Renault Twingo Recall R/2015/065: Seatbelts May Malfunction In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 393
- vehicles in the UK
- 0BVZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Twingo vehicles built between 29 September 2014 and 29 October 2014. Due to an error in the manufacturing process the seat belt buckle may not retain the belt during a frontal impact. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check build date of seat belt assembly and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the seat belt buckle may not retain the belt during a frontal impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELTS MAY MALFUNCTION IN A COLLISION Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the seat belt buckle may not retain the belt during a frontal impact. Remedy: On affected vehicles check build date of seat belt assembly and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelts may malfunction in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check build date of seat belt assembly and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Twingo built between 29 September 2014 and 29 October 2014 may be included. Renault estimates 393 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 0BVZ or the DVSA reference R/2015/065. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwingoRisk of degradation to the front left sub axle carrier | Book soon | R/2017/313 | |
| TwingoOuter skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach | Book soon | R/2017/136 | |
| TwingoOuter skin of rear spoiler may detach | Book soon | R/2017/135 | |
| TwingoPossibility of loss of control | Urgent | R/2015/132 | |
| TwingoRisk of unintended acceleration | Urgent | R/2015/075 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2015/045 on 23 Mar 2015, for seat frame may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/075 on 26 Mar 2015, for risk of unintended acceleration. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/065, launched 26 March 2015. 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.