Renault Kadjar Recall R/2020/235: Child Lock Disengages After Being Activated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 Aug 2020
- Launched
- 45,023
- vehicles in the UK
- 0D26
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kadjar vehicles built between 29 June 2015 and 2 March 2018. The child lock disengages after it was activated by the customer. The dealer will fit a retaining clip to the door locks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The child lock disengages after it was activated by the customer.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CHILD LOCK DISENGAGES AFTER BEING ACTIVATED Defect: The child lock disengages after it was activated by the customer. Remedy: Fit a retaining clip to the door locks.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: child lock disengages after being activated.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a retaining clip to the door locks.
Are You Affected?
Kadjar built between 29 June 2015 and 2 March 2018 may be included. Renault estimates 45,023 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 0D26 or the DVSA reference R/2020/235. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KadjarIncorrect NOX control | Low | R/2020/213 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| KadjarSeat belt anchorage points may be insecure | Urgent | R/2016/096 | |
| KadjarSide airbags may fail to deploy or they may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2016/070 | |
| Kadjar, Master, Megane, Scenic and 1 moreEngine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2016/001 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2020/213 on 21 Jul 2020, for incorrect NOX control. The one launched after it was R/2020/267 on 22 Sep 2020, for risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger air bag. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/235, launched 26 August 2020. 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.