Renault Arkana Recall R/2022/045: Over Heating Of An Internal Component In The Electric Power Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2022
- Launched
- 1,562
- vehicles in the UK
- 0DTM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Arkana vehicles built between 11 October 2019 and 21 November 2021. Overheating of an internal component in the Electric Power Steering. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalibration of the Electronic Power Steering Calculator limiting the overheating at the end lock. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Overheating of an internal component in the Electric Power Steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OVER HEATING OF AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING Defect: Overheating of an internal component in the Electric Power Steering. Remedy: Recalibration of the Electronic Power Steering Calculator limiting the overheating at the end lock.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: over heating of an internal component in the electric power steering.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalibration of the Electronic Power Steering Calculator limiting the overheating at the end lock. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Arkana built between 11 October 2019 and 21 November 2021 may be included. Renault estimates 1,562 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 0DTM or the DVSA reference R/2022/045. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkana, Captur, Clio IVInjection computer software update | Low | R/2026/094 | |
| Master IVSteering box and the steering column intermediate shaft | Urgent | R/2025/321 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| Master E-TechOn affected vehicles there is a possible short circuit in the traction battery which may generate a fire hazard | Urgent | R/2024/007 | |
| ZOERisk of internal short curcuit to the battery | Urgent | R/2022/001 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2022/001 on 18 Jan 2022, for risk of internal short curcuit to the battery. The one launched after it was R/2022/229 on 1 Aug 2022, for risk of fuel leakage at the fuel rail feed pipe. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/045, launched 22 February 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.