Renault Kadjar, Megane, Scenic Recall R/2017/172: Side Air Curtain May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 610
- vehicles in the UK
- OCHZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kadjar, Megane, Scenic vehicles built between 20 September 2016 and 30 November 2016. The curtain airbag (one or both side) may not deploy in the event of a side impact because the pyrotechnic mix ratio in the ignitor could be incorrect. The dealer will replace airbag if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The curtain airbag (one or both side) may not deploy in the event of a side impact because the pyrotechnic mix ratio in the ignitor could be incorrect.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIR CURTAIN MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The curtain airbag (one or both side) may not deploy in the event of a side impact because the pyrotechnic mix ratio in the ignitor could be incorrect.. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the serial number of the curtain airbag. Replace airbag if required.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side air curtain may not deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will replace airbag if required.
Are You Affected?
Kadjar, Megane, Scenic built between 20 September 2016 and 30 November 2016 may be included. Renault estimates 610 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 OCHZ or the DVSA reference R/2017/172. 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 | |
| KadjarChild lock disengages after being activated | Book soon | R/2020/235 | |
| KadjarIncorrect NOX control | Low | R/2020/213 | |
| Megane, Megane ScenicThere is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2020/189 | |
| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2017/136 on 9 May 2017, for outer skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/207 on 1 Sep 2017, for gearbox may fail to hold in park position 'p' and vehicle could roll away. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/172, launched 1 September 2017. 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.