Renault Kangoo Recall R/2018/325: Incorrect Welding Of The Catalytic Convertor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CW2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo vehicles built between 20 February 2018 and 14 April 2018. Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor. The dealer will check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT WELDING OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Defect: Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor. Remedy: Check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor.
The Fix
The dealer will check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Kangoo built between 20 February 2018 and 14 April 2018 may be included. Renault estimates 1 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 0CW2 or the DVSA reference R/2018/325. 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 | |
| KangooSteering column housing may crack | Urgent | R/2017/110 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2018/324 on 4 Dec 2018, for incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor. The one launched after it was R/2018/356 on 8 Jan 2019, for incorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or…. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/325, launched 4 December 2018. 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.