Renault Twizy Recall R/2012/132: Loss Of Braking Efficiency, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 225
- vehicles in the UK
- OBK1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Twizy vehicles built between 27 January 2012 and 1 May 2012. Possibility that brake fluid may leak from the rear brake calipers. The dealer will replace rear brake calipers if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possibility that brake fluid may leak from the rear brake calipers. This could result in a loss of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY Defect: Possibility that brake fluid may leak from the rear brake calipers. This could result in a loss of braking efficiency Remedy: Replace rear brake calipers if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of braking efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will replace rear brake calipers if required.
Are You Affected?
Twizy built between 27 January 2012 and 1 May 2012 may be included. Renault estimates 225 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 OBK1 or the DVSA reference R/2012/132. 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 | |
| Master IIIVehicles may be equiped and fitted with the incorrect rear right brake caliper | Urgent | R/2021/270 | |
| TraficThe handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place | Urgent | R/2020/021 | |
| TraficPotential risk of failure to the secondary parking brake | Urgent | R/2019/141 | |
| Master IIIDiesel filter may detach from its holder | Urgent | R/2017/312 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2012/093 on 1 Oct 2012, for braking performance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2013/034 on 8 Mar 2013, for rear spoiler may become detached. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/132, launched 16 November 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.