Renault Arkana, Captur, Clio IV Recall R/2026/094: Injection Computer Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 52,468
- vehicles in the UK
- OF1V
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Arkana, Captur, Clio IV vehicles built between 1 September 2022 and 11 July 2025. Reprogramming of the injection computer is required. The dealer will reprogramme the injection computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Reprogramming of the injection computer is required. Without this software update it could lead to breakdown or the vehicle failing to start.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Injection Computer Software Update Defect: For certain vehicles reprogramming of the injection computer is required. Without this software update it could lead to breakdown or the vehicle failing to start. Remedy: Reprogramme the injection computer
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to breakdown or the vehicle failing to start.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramme the injection computer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Arkana, Captur, Clio IV built between 1 September 2022 and 11 July 2025 may be included. Renault estimates 52,468 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 OF1V or the DVSA reference R/2026/094. 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 | |
| ArkanaOver heating of an internal component in the electric power steering | Urgent | R/2022/045 | |
| Captur I, Clio IVContact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing could cause an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2020/015 | |
| CapturThe left hand side seatbelt buckle (reel) fixing bolt may not have been set to correct torque or may be or become missing | Urgent | R/2020/003 | |
| CapturIncorrect welding of the catalytic convertor | Low | R/2018/324 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2025/520 on 4 Dec 2025, for accelerator pedal assembley. The one launched after it was R/2026/096 on 4 Mar 2026, for front lower arm Bolts. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/094, launched 4 December 2025. 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.