Renault ZOE Recall R/2023/028: On Affected Vehicles The Rear Seat Bench May Not Be Locked Into Position Securely. This…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 440
- vehicles in the UK
- 0E1E
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled ZOE vehicles built between 14 November 2022 and 3 December 2022. The rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. The dealer will check the rear seat bench has been securely locked in place. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: Check the rear seat bench has been securely locked in place.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear seat bench has been securely locked in place.
Are You Affected?
ZOE built between 14 November 2022 and 3 December 2022 may be included. Renault estimates 440 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 0E1E or the DVSA reference R/2023/028. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOERisk of internal short curcuit to the battery | Urgent | R/2022/001 | |
| 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/2022/229 on 1 Aug 2022, for risk of fuel leakage at the fuel rail feed pipe. The one launched after it was R/2024/004 on 5 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not…. You can also see every Renault recall, the Renault ZOE recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/028, launched 26 January 2023. 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.