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Renault Mégane III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 7 versions affected: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6 16V 110Petrol · 110 hp TCe 130 (1.4)Petrol · 130 hp TCe 130 EDC (1.2)Petrol · 130 hp dCi 110Diesel · 110 hp dCi 130 (1.9)Diesel · 130 hp Energy dCi 130 (1.6)Diesel · 130 hp	No documented recall
TCe 115 (1.2)Petrol · 115 hp	Loss of brake assistance (1.2 TCe, 2012 recall)

Each campaign in detail

Loss of brake assistance (1.2 TCe, 2012 recall)
Manufacturer recall
On Mégane III vehicles with the 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) engine built up to 18 August 2012, the brake pedal can become hard due to lack of assistance when the car slows or stops several times on a slope with the engine idling. According to Auto Bild, the injection computer does not generate enough vacuum for the brake booster; Renault reprograms this computer in the workshop during the recall.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
TCe 115 (1.2)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Renault Mégane III (2008-2012) : rappels — Car-recalls.eu (new tab)
- Renault Mégane und Scénic: Rückruf — Auto Bild (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Known faults	Reliability
Renault Mégane IV	4	3.5/5
Peugeot 308 II	5	2.0/5
Volkswagen Golf VII	4	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Renault Mégane III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Renault Mégane III: Loss of brake assistance (1.2 TCe, 2012 recall).

Which versions of the Renault Mégane III are affected?

Affected versions: TCe 115 (1.2) (1). No documented recall for: 1.6 16V 110, TCe 130 (1.4), TCe 130 EDC (1.2), dCi 110, dCi 130 (1.9), Energy dCi 130 (1.6).

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Renault Mégane III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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