Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Renault Trafic since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Renault Trafic 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.
92% of the Renault Trafics on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every
body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
Renault Trafic recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 2002 to 2026
2016 had the most, with 6. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Launched 10 January 2024DVSA recall R/2024/006Manufacturer ref. 0E8N
Defect
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Remedy
Replace the airbag collision sensors.
Vehicles affected
22 Trafic vehicles
Built
12 Sept 2023 to 17 Oct 2023
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Launched 5 January 2024DVSA recall R/2024/004Manufacturer ref. 0E8D
Defect
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Remedy
Replace the airbag collision sensors.
Vehicles affected
1,135 Trafic vehicles
Built
10 Nov 2021 to 4 Sept 2023
2020 2 recalls
Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger air bag
Launched 22 September 2020DVSA recall R/2020/267Manufacturer ref. 0DCJ
Defect
Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger airbag causing a leak meaning the airbag may not display fully in an event of an accident.
Remedy
Replace the passenger airbag as a preventive measure.
Vehicles affected
45 Trafic vehicles
Built
29 Jan 2020 to 16 Mar 2020
The handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place
Launched 18 February 2020DVSA recall R/2020/021Manufacturer ref. 0D4U
Defect
There is a risk the handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place due to a non-conformity of the rear brake calipers
Remedy
Check the manufacturing markings on the Left and Right Rear Brake Calipers and if necessary replace them
Vehicles affected
450 Trafic vehicles
Built
28 Mar 2019 to 6 Jun 2019
2019 4 recalls
Possible fuel leak from tank
Launched 9 July 2019DVSA recall R/2020/002Manufacturer ref. 0D3Z
Defect
Possible Fuel leak from tank
Remedy
Check the date of manufacture of the fuel tank and change it if necessary
Vehicles affected
3 Trafic vehicles
Built
7 Mar 2019 to 14 Mar 2019
Rear bench seatbelt buckle bolts may not be correctly tightened
Launched 18 June 2019DVSA recall R/2019/185Manufacturer ref. OD3H
Defect
Rear bench seatbelt buckle bolts may not be correctly tightened.
Remedy
Check the buckle bolts are at the correct torque.
Vehicles affected
7 Trafic vehicles
Built
30 May 2017 to 30 Jan 2019
Potential risk of failure to the secondary parking brake
Launched 18 June 2019DVSA recall R/2019/141Manufacturer ref. 0D21
Defect
Possible failure of the parking brake due to a non-conformity (crimping) at cable connection ends.
Remedy
Replace the secondary cables and connectors.
Vehicles affected
2,475 Trafic vehicles
Built
18 May 2018 to 13 Sept 2018
Seatbelt may become stuck due to incorrect fitting of the reel housing
Launched 29 January 2019DVSA recall R/2019/017Manufacturer ref. 0D05
Defect
Rear seatbelt may become stuck due to incorrect fitting of the reel housing.
Remedy
Check the fitting of the seat belt inertia reel housings and adjust as required.
Vehicles affected
5 Trafic vehicles
Built
24 Jan 2018
2018 1 recall
LED light fitment may affect other lamps
Launched 19 June 2018DVSA recall R/2018/145Manufacturer ref. 0CUE
Defect
Lighting fault after LED fitment
Remedy
Re-programme and re-configure the Energy Manangement Module
Vehicles affected
152 Trafic vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2016 to 1 Dec 2017
2017 1 recall
Incorrect tyre pressure label and spare wheel fitted
Launched 27 January 2017DVSA recall R/2017/013Manufacturer ref. OC96
Defect
It has been identified that the incorrect tyre pressure label has been fitted. In addition if orderer the spare wheel may also be incorrect. It is therefore possible that the stability of the vehicle could be affected.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to replace both the tyre pressure label and the spare wheel with new quality assured items.
Vehicles affected
32 Trafic vehicles
Built
19 May 2015 to 25 Jan 2016
2016 6 recalls
Rear axle may detach
Launched 13 December 2016DVSA recall R/2016/279Manufacturer ref. 0CF1
Defect
The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. If the concern is not addressed it is possible for the axle to become uncoupled from the body of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the bolts are at the correct torque. Where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
18,486 Trafic vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2014 to 21 Jan 2016
Steering may be adversely affected
Launched 8 November 2016DVSA recall R/2016/203Manufacturer ref. OC7H
Defect
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
Vehicles affected
847 Trafic vehicles
Built
24 Sept 2012 to 4 Nov 2012, 10 Dec 2012 to 20 Jan 2013 and 12 Apr 2013 to 26 May 2013, and 1 other period
EGR pipe may crack and allow exhaust gases to leak
Launched 3 November 2016DVSA recall R/2016/243Manufacturer ref. 0CAZ
Defect
It has been identified that during production the EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material. Due to the affect of stresses i.e. heat vibration etc on the pipe it can lead to cracking. If there is significant crack there is a possibility exhaust gases could leak. This could cause surrounding parts to deteriorate. If this happens the vehicle will emit black smoke from the exhaust there will be a loss of power and a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace to the EGR pipe.
Vehicles affected
4,310 Trafic vehicles
Built
9 Dec 2013 to 30 Sept 2015
Airbag may not deploy correctly
Launched 17 May 2016DVSA recall R/2016/103Manufacturer ref. OC91
Defect
There is a risk the passenger airbag mounting bolts are incorrectly installed which can lead to the airbag not correctly deploying. If a heavy front end collision occurs the passenger could sustain additional injury.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the bolts and if missing fit new one(s).
Vehicles affected
348 Trafic vehicles
Built
14 May 2014 to 1 Dec 2014
Bonnet may open without warning
Launched 1 March 2016DVSA recall R/2016/017Manufacturer ref. OC59
Defect
On a small number of vehicles one or more of the bonnet lock bolts may not be correctly tightened. In exceptional cases this may cause the bonnet to open whilst driving.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check and where necessary tighten bonnet lock bolts.
Vehicles affected
12,832 Trafic vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2014 to 30 Mar 2016
Engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected
Launched 8 January 2016DVSA recall R/2016/001Manufacturer ref. 0C68
Defect
On affected vehicles the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power.
Remedy
Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.
Launched 23 March 2015DVSA recall R/2015/045Manufacturer ref. OBZY
Defect
The integrity of the front seat bench frame for the passengers may be compromised because of non-compliance during the manufacturing processes. Customer may hear noises coming from underneath the bench. They may also notice some cracking on the seat frame angles. If the seat fails during a collision the passengers have an elevated risk of injury.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the seat frame. Replace the seat where necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,425 Trafic vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2014 to 31 Oct 2014
Parking brake may not perform correctly
Launched 23 March 2015DVSA recall R/2015/021Manufacturer ref. OBYU (b)
Defect
The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.
Vehicles affected
418 Trafic vehicles
Built
6 Mar 2014 to 25 Nov 2014
Brake pedal may loosen
Launched 23 March 2015DVSA recall R/2015/020Manufacturer ref. OBYU (a)
Defect
It is possible for the servo mounting bolts to loosen. If the noises are ignored over time it is possible for the brakes to be compromised.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the brake pedal/servo mounting nuts.
Vehicles affected
622 Trafic vehicles
Built
6 Mar 2014 to 25 Nov 2014
Steering may not perform as expected
Launched 23 March 2015DVSA recall R/2015/019Manufacturer ref. OBZC
Defect
The front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience noise from the front axle or find the steering becomes vague.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the torque tightening of the axle wishbone nuts or replace if required.
Vehicles affected
936 Trafic vehicles
Built
6 Mar 2014 to 25 Nov 2014
2014 1 recall
Vehicle rear lighting systems may fail
Launched 13 May 2014DVSA recall R/2014/052Manufacturer ref. 0BU7
Defect
There is a possibility that the rear lights may cease to function due to the wiring insulation being abraded on a roof lining angle bracket. If the rear lights cease to function there is an increased risk of collision as other road users are not warned of vehicle; position directional intent or braking intent. Warnings for the driver can be gained from acrid smell indicator tell-tale flashing faster than normal and other electrical items in the rear not working.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the wiring. In all cases protection for the wiring will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
648 Trafic vehicles
Built
20 Jul 2011 to 11 Sept 2013
2010 2 recalls
Handbrake may fail
Launched 17 December 2010DVSA recall R/2010/218Manufacturer ref. OBAW
Defect
Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.
Remedy
Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.
Vehicles affected
1,180 Trafic vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
Suspension turret may fail
Launched 29 June 2010DVSA recall R/2010/059Manufacturer ref. OB7X
Defect
The suspension turret panel may fail due to inadequate welding being applied at the factory.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply further weld to the nearside inner wing suspension turret.
Vehicles affected
22 Trafic vehicles
Built
26 Jul 2006 to 29 Jul 2006
2009 2 recalls
Risk of tyre failure
Launched 30 November 2009DVSA recall R/2009/132
Defect
Tyres of an incorrect size have been fitted which could result in tyre failure.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to replace the five tyres the spare wheel carrier mountings and reconfigure the ABS computer.
Vehicles affected
48 Trafic vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2006 to 31 Mar 2007
The rear outboard seat belts may become ineffective
Launched 20 October 2009DVSA recall R/2009/117Manufacturer ref. OB3W
Defect
The rear outboard seat belt stalks may become less effective as it is possible for the mounting bolt to unscrew.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply thread locking compound to the appropriate seat belt stalk fixings.
Vehicles affected
1,429 Trafic vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
2008 2 recalls
Parking brake may fail
Launched 24 November 2008DVSA recall R/2008/166
Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the handbrake cable intermediate connector may break. Should this occur the handbrake function would be lost.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake intermediate connector replaced.
Vehicles affected
26,355 Trafic vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2006 to 29 May 2008 and 10 Jun 2008
Inadequate airbag triggering in the event of a side impact
Launched 8 April 2008DVSA recall R/2008/042Manufacturer ref. OAZP
Defect
It has been identified that there has been a left to right inversion of the side impact sensor wiring which in certain cases may result in inadequate deployment of the airbags in the event of a side impact.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the airbag ECU replaced.
Vehicles affected
84 Trafic vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
2007 3 recalls
Dashboard wiring my short circuit
Launched 5 October 2007DVSA recall R/2007/123Manufacturer ref. oavG
Defect
It has been identified that the dashboard wiring hs been mounted incorrectly. This may result in the vehicle failing to start the reversing lights failing to operate the risk of a short circuit of the FRH headlights damage to the wiring and high temperatures.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the dashboard wiring refitted and replaced as necessary.
Vehicles affected
2 Trafic vehicles
Built
1 May 2006 to 10 Apr 2007
Front passenger seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in an impact
Launched 25 July 2007DVSA recall R/2007/111Manufacturer ref. OAWA
Defect
It has been identified that the front passenger seatbelt pretensioner has not been configured correctly. In the event of an impact the pretensioner will not trigger. The front seat passenger will however still be retained by the seatbelt but without the pretensioner function.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the front passenger seatbelt configured.
Vehicles affected
6 Trafic vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
Engine may seize
Launched 27 April 2007DVSA recall R/2007/040Manufacturer ref. OAUB
Defect
It has been identified that a potential loss of engine cooling fan function (cooling fan number 2) will cause the engine to seize without warning due to overheating. The STOP warning light may or may not illuminate.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have front-end wiring replaced.
Vehicles affected
12 Trafic vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
2002 1 recall
Potential loss of brakes
Launched 18 November 2002DVSA recall R/2002/149Manufacturer ref. 0A6W
Defect
Risk of loss of service brake due to securing clips missing from the brake pedal to servo cross shaft linkage.
Remedy
Examine brake pedal cross shaft installation and replace any missing clips.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Renault Trafic. 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.
