Renault Megane, Megane Scenic Recall R/2012/093: Braking Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- 0BKG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane, Megane Scenic vehicles. The injection computer requires reprogramming. The dealer will reprogramme the injection computer; 2. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The injection computer requires reprogramming. If this is not carried out reduced braking assistance may be noticed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: The injection computer requires reprogramming. If this is not carried out reduced braking assistance may be noticed Remedy: Preventive operation: 1. Reprogramme the injection computer; 2. Reconfigure the UPC computer.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramme the injection computer; 2. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Megane, Megane Scenic may be included. Renault estimates 31 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Renault, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
- Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code 0BKG or the DVSA reference R/2012/093. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| Megane, Megane ScenicThere is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2020/189 | |
| MeganeIncorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming | Urgent | R/2018/356 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeClutch may not engage fully | Urgent | R/2017/122 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2012/002 on 17 Jan 2012, for seatbelt may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/132 on 16 Nov 2012, for loss of braking efficiency. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/093, launched 1 October 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.