Renault Twingo Recall R/2015/075: Risk Of Unintended Acceleration, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 1,115
- vehicles in the UK
- 0BZZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Twingo vehicles built between 13 June 2014 and 15 December 2014. Due to an error in the engine ECU software it is possible that the vehicle will suffer an unintended acceleration or not able to decelerate. The dealer will reprogram the engine ECU with new software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error in the engine ECU software it is possible that the vehicle will suffer an unintended acceleration or not able to decelerate. The driver should still be able to control the vehicle by applying the brakes and manipulating the clutch and gears.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION Defect: Due to an error in the engine ECU software it is possible that the vehicle will suffer an unintended acceleration or not able to decelerate. The driver should still be able to control the vehicle by applying the brakes and manipulating the clutch and gears. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to reprogram the engine ECU with new software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of unintended acceleration.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the engine ECU with new software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Twingo built between 13 June 2014 and 15 December 2014 may be included. Renault estimates 1,115 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 0BZZ or the DVSA reference R/2015/075. 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 | |
| TwingoSeatbelts may malfunction in a collision | Urgent | R/2015/065 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2015/065 on 26 Mar 2015, for seatbelts may malfunction in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2015/053 on 13 Apr 2015, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/075, 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.