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Renault Clio safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Renault Clio since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Renault Clio. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
24 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 24 launched 1993 to 2026
  • Most recent 4 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/096
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 9 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2016 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Renault Clio?

Not every Renault Clio is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Renault Clio recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1993 to 2026

2016 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Renault Clio safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’93 1
’94 0
’95 0
’96 0
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 0
’01 2
’02 2
’03 1
’04 1
’05 0
’06 1
’07 1
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 1
’14 1
’15 2
’16 3
’17 1
’18 2
’19 0
’20 2
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 1
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Renault Clio recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Front lower arm Bolts

Launched 4 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/096 Manufacturer ref. 0F30

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
Vehicles affected
43 Clio vehicles
Built
18 Oct 2025 to 20 Oct 2025

2025 1 recall

Injection Computer Software Update

Launched 4 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2026/094 Manufacturer ref. OF1V

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
Vehicles affected
22,972 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2022 to 11 Jul 2025
DVSA lists it as
“CLIO IV”

2020 2 recalls

'power steering failure' message displayed on dashboard

Launched 4 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/023 Manufacturer ref. 0D9V

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
Vehicles affected
72 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2019 to 31 Oct 2019
DVSA lists it as
“CLIO V”

Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing could cause an electrical short circuit

Launched 21 January 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/015 Manufacturer ref. 0D78

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
Vehicles affected
39 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jul 2019 to 23 Jul 2019
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“CLIO IV”

2018 2 recalls

Dipped headlight may fail to light the road ahead to sufficient level

Launched 3 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/094 Manufacturer ref. 0CT7

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.
Vehicles affected
19 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“CLIO IV”

Central hinge in rear seats may fail under load

Launched 29 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/024 Manufacturer ref. 0CN6

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.
Vehicles affected
412 Clio vehicles
Built
9 May 2012 to 11 Jul 2017
DVSA lists it as
“CLIO IV”

2017 1 recall

Wipers may not perform as intended

Launched 7 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2016/192 Manufacturer ref. OC66

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.
Vehicles affected
68,552 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2012 to 31 Jul 2015

2016 3 recalls

Rear wheel may detach

Launched 13 December 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/281 Manufacturer ref. 0CBE

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.
Vehicles affected
415 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2016 to 17 Feb 2016

Rear spoiler may detach

Launched 14 February 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/015 Manufacturer ref. OC6J

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.
Vehicles affected
1,096 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2015

Wheel may detached

Launched 14 February 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/010 Manufacturer ref. OC6X

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.
Vehicles affected
418 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2015 to 30 Nov 2015

2015 2 recalls

Reduction in braking performance

Launched 16 July 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/136 Manufacturer ref. OC0W

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.
Vehicles affected
49,748 Clio vehicles
Built
5 Mar 2013 to 2 Apr 2015

Fuel may leak

Launched 13 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/053 Manufacturer ref. 0C00

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.
Vehicles affected
383 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2013 to 30 Apr 2014

2014 1 recall

Braking efficiency may be reduced

Launched 21 August 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/086 Manufacturer ref. OBVW

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.
Vehicles affected
20,545 Clio vehicles
Built
22 Nov 2012 to 24 Jul 2014

2013 1 recall

Potential loss of control

Launched 12 March 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/033 Manufacturer ref. OBMU

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.
Vehicles affected
3 Clio vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2011 1 recall

Valve cotter fault could lead to destruction of the engine

Launched 1 September 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/118 Manufacturer ref. 0BDN

Defect
Possibility that the nonconformance of the valve cotter could lead to the destruction of the engine.
Remedy
Replace the cotters on relevant engines
Vehicles affected
3,308 Clio vehicles
Built
17 Sept 2010 to 30 Nov 2010

2007 1 recall

Stop light failure

Launched 13 April 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/044 Manufacturer ref. OAU6

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.
Vehicles affected
4,234 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Dec 2005 to 8 Feb 2006
Also covers

2006 1 recall

Gearbox may malfunction

Launched 24 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/176 Manufacturer ref. oarg

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.
Vehicles affected
217 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Mar 2006 to 29 May 2006
Also covers

2004 1 recall

Actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver

Launched 30 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/204

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
Vehicles affected
469 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2002 to 22 Jun 2004
Also covers

2003 1 recall

Possible breakage of front suspension arm.

Launched 11 August 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/097 Manufacturer ref. oaah

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.
Vehicles affected
1,887 Clio vehicles
Built
7 Oct 2002 to 9 Oct 2002

2002 2 recalls

Possible loss of brake servo assistance

Launched 2 December 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/156 Manufacturer ref. 0A8F

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.
Vehicles affected
1,861 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Apr 2002 to 27 Jun 2002
Also covers

Engine hesitation and idling concern

Launched 15 February 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/159 Manufacturer ref. 0A4Z

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.
Vehicles affected
1,574 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2001 2 recalls

Passenger air bag security

Launched 7 December 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/137 Manufacturer ref. 0A3R

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.
Vehicles affected
894 Clio vehicles
Built
27 Jul 2000 to 29 Jul 2000

Accelerator cable concern.

Launched 24 August 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/084 Manufacturer ref. 0A2M

Defect
The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.
Vehicles affected
105,883 Clio vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1998 to 28 Dec 1999

1993 1 recall

Petrol smell in car

Launched 28 June 1993 DVSA recall R/1993/034

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.
Vehicles affected
579 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 1991 to 31 Dec 1991

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 24 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Renault Clio. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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