Vehicle recall R/2018/324

Renault Captur recall: Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor

DVSA recall R/2018/324 names the Renault Captur. It was launched 4 December 2018. It covers vehicles built 20 February 2018 to 14 April 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/324
Launched: 4 December 2018
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: 0CW2
Vehicles: 10 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor.

The fix

Check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Captur	20 February 2018 to 14 April 2018	10

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/094 Dipped headlight may fail to light the road ahead to sufficient level 3 April 2018, Renault Captur, Renault Clio
R/2018/077 Front wheel hubs may crack 20 March 2018, Renault Captur
R/2020/003 The left hand side seatbelt buckle (reel) fixing bolt may not have been set to correct torque or may be or become missing 14 January 2020, Renault Captur
R/2020/015 Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing could cause an electrical short circuit 21 January 2020, Renault Clio, Renault Captur
R/2020/129 Possible detachment of the fixed glass sunroof whilst driving 12 May 2020, Renault Captur
R/2015/067 Loss of braking efficiency 21 April 2015, Renault Captur

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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