Vehicle recall R/2018/325

Renault Kangoo recall: Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor

DVSA recall R/2018/325 names the Renault Kangoo. 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/2018/325
Launched: 4 December 2018
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: 0CW2
Vehicles: 1 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 Kangoo	20 February 2018 to 14 April 2018	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/274 The stop & start function does not perform correctly 3 September 2019, Renault Kangoo
R/2020/014 Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side 28 January 2020, Renault Kangoo
R/2017/110 Steering column housing may crack 28 March 2017, Renault Kangoo
R/2021/049 Risk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment 16 February 2021, Renault Kangoo
R/2016/114 Rear left hand seat belt mounting may fail 31 May 2016, Renault Kangoo
R/2016/016 Bench seat may move forward without warning 22 April 2016, Renault Kangoo

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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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