Renault Clio recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 24 safety recalls naming the Renault Clio, launched from 1993 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Renault Clio recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 24
- 1993 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 4 March 2026
- R/2026/096
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Renault Clio recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Front lower arm Bolts
R/2026/096, launched 4 March 2026, 43 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: For certain vehicles and as a preventative measure there is concern involving the locking nuts in the area of the front suspension lower arm ball joints for where loosening of the fixings cannot be ruled out.
Remedy: Check of the tightening of the front suspension lower arm ball joint nuts and if necessary replace both nuts
Injection Computer Software Update
R/2026/094, launched 4 December 2025. Also covers the Arkana, Captur
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
'POWER STEERING FAILURE' MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD
R/2020/023, launched 4 February 2020, 72 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The message power steering failure displayed on the vehicles dashboard and a down grading of the power steering assistance
Remedy: The steering column will be replaced
CONTACT BETWEEN THE POSITIVE ALTERNATOR WIRING AND THE ALTERNATOR CASING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2020/015, launched 21 January 2020, 39 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Captur
Defect: Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could cause an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Modify the wiring route and if necessary replace the alternator
DIPPED HEADLIGHT MAY FAIL TO LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD TO SUFFICIENT LEVEL
R/2018/094, launched 3 April 2018, 19 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Captur
Defect: Headlight (dipped beam) may not adjust correctly when switched on and therefore not light the road ahead sufficiently.
Remedy: On affected vehicles make an adjustment of the headlight beam sensor.
CENTRAL HINGE IN REAR SEATS MAY FAIL UNDER LOAD
R/2018/024, launched 29 January 2018, 412 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In the event of heavy breaking such as an emergency stop or an impact with heavy luggage in the boot the rear seats central hinge may break. There would be no prior warning to the customer. In extreme circumstances may cause the luggage to enter the passage compartment.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a reinforcing bracket.
WIPERS MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED
R/2016/192, launched 7 March 2017, 68,552 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. In extreme circumstances when the wipers are activated the wiper arm linkage may weaken detach or bend. Should the linkage break or bend the wipers will not clear the screen effectively.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.
REAR WHEEL MAY DETACH
R/2016/281, launched 13 December 2016, 415 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: One of the rear axle bolts retaining the stub axle carrier on the left and/or right side may not have been correctly tightened.This could allow the stub axle to separate from it's mounting.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check bolt tightness. If necessary or if bolt(s) is/are missing replace the axle assembly.
REAR SPOILER MAY DETACH
R/2016/015, launched 14 February 2016, 1,096 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear spoiler may detach at high speed due to high variance in temperature change. This is a result of a non-conformity with the production process.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection and where necessary rebonding.
WHEEL MAY DETACHED
R/2016/010, launched 14 February 2016, 418 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The wheel retaining nuts may not have been tightened top the correct specification during assembly.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles; Check and if necessary tighten wheel nuts to correct specification.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2015/136, launched 16 July 2015, 49,748 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the front wheel liners have been incorrectly positioned giving potential for them to rub against the front brake hoses. This in turn could in rare circumstances cause increased brake pedal travel and affect the braking efficiency of the vehicle. This issue may be highlighted by a warning message Braking system fault and a warning light on the dashboard.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. If they are found to be incorrectly positioned they will be replaced free of charge.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/053, launched 13 April 2015, 383 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A fuel leak could occur at the fuel pressure sensor to injector rail seal due to a non conformance of production methods. If the leak occurs a smell will be noticed by the occupants of the vehicle.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
R/2014/086, launched 21 August 2014, 20,545 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The protectors for the front brake hoses may have been fitted incorrectly which could in the worst case scenario lead to a reduction in braking efficiency. If there is leakage of brake fluid the warning lamp will illuminate and more effort will have to be applied to the brakes to stop in good time. Additionally there is a possibility that brake fluid may leak from the rear brake cylinders with the same effects as above.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front brake hoses and protectors. Where necessary reposition or replace the protectors and brake hoses. Replace the fixing dome caps that retain the rear brake shoes to the back plate.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL
R/2013/033, launched 12 March 2013, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: As a result of certain front suspension mounting bolts being over tightened at the factory the front suspension could fail and loss of vehicle control could occur.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front struts and mounting bolts.
VALVE COTTER FAULT COULD LEAD TO DESTRUCTION OF THE ENGINE
R/2011/118, launched 1 September 2011, 3,308 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possibility that the nonconformance of the valve cotter could lead to the destruction of the engine.
Remedy: Replace the cotters on relevant engines
STOP LIGHT FAILURE
R/2007/044, launched 13 April 2007, 4,234 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Modus
Defect: Under particular circumstances of use the potential exists for the stop light switch to melt due to overheating of the grease in the circuit switches with the potential for coking of the contacts. This can result in failure of the stop lights and overheating at the pedal floor or smoke in the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the stop light switch replaced.
GEARBOX MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2006/176, launched 24 October 2006, 217 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Megane
Defect: Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. Gearbox switching to manual mode without driver intervention; 2. gearbox changing to 3rd gear without driver intervention; 3.incorrect display of lever position on the instrument panel; 4. Auto gearbox warning light illuminates.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.
ACTUAL ENGINE SPEED CAN DIFFER FROM SPEED REQUESTED BY THE DRIVER
R/2004/204, launched 30 November 2004, 469 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Avantine, Laguna
Defect: In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. In such cases the SERV warning light will illuminate on the dashboard.The situation remains under control by simply by applying the brake pedal.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer
POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF FRONT SUSPENSION ARM.
R/2003/097, launched 11 August 2003, 1,887 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact.
Remedy: Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
R/2002/156, launched 2 December 2002, 1,861 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Twingo
Defect: There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.
Remedy: Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.
ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN
R/2001/159, launched 15 February 2002, 1,574 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Megane, Scenic
Defect: Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.
Remedy: Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.
PASSENGER AIR BAG SECURITY
R/2001/137, launched 7 December 2001, 894 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that one of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace any missing air bag securing bolts.
ACCELERATOR CABLE CONCERN.
R/2001/084, launched 24 August 2001, 105,883 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.
PETROL SMELL IN CAR
R/1993/034, launched 28 June 1993, 579 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Renault Clio, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Renault dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.