Renault ZOE Recall R/2022/001: Risk Of Internal Short Curcuit To The Battery, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- 0DKQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled ZOE vehicles built between 13 January 2021 and 22 February 2021. Risk of internal short-circuit to the battery. The recall notice describes the fix as: controlling the battery and replacing the module if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Risk of internal short-circuit to the battery.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF INTERNAL SHORT CURCUIT TO THE BATTERY Defect: Risk of internal short-circuit to the battery. Remedy: Controlling the battery and replacing the module if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of internal short curcuit to the battery.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: controlling the battery and replacing the module if necessary.
Are You Affected?
ZOE built between 13 January 2021 and 22 February 2021 may be included. Renault estimates 31 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 0DKQ or the DVSA reference R/2022/001. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOEOn affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision | Low | R/2023/028 | |
| ZOEGearbox may fail to hold in park position when vehicle is stationary | Low | R/2018/070 | |
| ZOEIncorrect throttle pedal fitted | Low | R/2018/025 | |
| ZOEGearbox may fail to hold in park position 'p' and vehicle could roll away | Urgent | R/2017/207 | |
| ZOEBrake efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2016/035 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2021/270 on 20 Jul 2021, for vehicles may be equiped and fitted with the incorrect rear right brake caliper. The one launched after it was R/2022/045 on 22 Feb 2022, for over heating of an internal component in the electric power steering. You can also see every Renault recall, the Renault ZOE recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/001, launched 18 January 2022. 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.