Renault Kangoo Recall R/2013/073: Fuel Pipe Protective Cover May Detach & Damage Engine, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jun 2013
- Launched
- 2,496
- vehicles in the UK
- 0BMX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo vehicles. The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe protective cover with a modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine. In the worst case the engine could cease to function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL PIPE PROTECTIVE COVER MAY DETACH & DAMAGE ENGINE Defect: The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine. In the worst case the engine could cease to function. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe protective cover with a modified type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel pipe protective cover may detach & damage engine.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe protective cover with a modified type.
Are You Affected?
Kangoo may be included. Renault estimates 2,496 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 0BMX or the DVSA reference R/2013/073. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KangooRear door top door strikers | Book soon | R/2025/254 | |
| KangooRear door hinges | Book soon | R/2025/032 | |
| KangooInadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side | Low | R/2020/014 | |
| KangooThe stop & start function does not perform correctly | Low | R/2019/274 | |
| KangooIncorrect welding of the catalytic convertor | Low | R/2018/325 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2013/033 on 12 Mar 2013, for potential loss of control. The one launched after it was R/2014/038 on 8 Apr 2014, for rear shelf may detach. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/073, launched 28 June 2013. 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.