Renault Megane Recall R/2018/356: Incorrect Positioning Of Wiring Potentially Causing A Risk Of The Service Indicator Or…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CX2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 1 February 2018 and 9 May 2018. Incorrect positioning of the wiring causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming. The dealer will check the battery wiring replacing it if necessary and in any case protecting it. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect positioning of the wiring causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming. The vehicle engine may no longer start or even shut down during use.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT POSITIONING OF WIRING POTENTIALLY CAUSING A RISK OF THE SERVICE INDICATOR OR VEHICLE STOP WARNING LIGHT COMING Defect: Incorrect positioning of the wiring causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming. The vehicle engine may no longer start or even shut down during use. Remedy: Check the battery wiring replacing it if necessary and in any case protecting it.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming.
The Fix
The dealer will check the battery wiring replacing it if necessary and in any case protecting it.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 1 February 2018 and 9 May 2018 may be included. Renault estimates 19 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 0CX2 or the DVSA reference R/2018/356. 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 | |
| Megane, Megane ScenicThere is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2020/189 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeClutch may not engage fully | Urgent | R/2017/122 | |
| MeganeChild lock may deactivate | Book soon | R/2017/117 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2018/325 on 4 Dec 2018, for incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor. The one launched after it was R/2019/017 on 29 Jan 2019, for seatbelt may become stuck due to incorrect fitting of the reel housing. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/356, launched 8 January 2019. 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.