Renault Clio recalls

26 official safety recalls for the Renault Clio from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front suspension ball-joint nuts may loosen

    Reported March 4, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/096EU Safety Gate SR/00746/2643 vehicles affected

    The front suspension lower-arm ball-joint nuts may loosen. Their tightness will be checked and both nuts replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Front lower arm Bolts
    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

  2. Injection computer software may prevent starting

    Reported December 4, 2025Model years 2022–2025DVSA recall R/2026/09452,468 vehicles affected

    Without a software update, the vehicle may break down or fail to start. The injection computer will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Injection Computer Software Update
    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

  3. Power steering assistance may be reduced

    Reported February 4, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/02372 vehicles affected

    A dashboard power steering failure message may appear and steering assistance may be reduced. The steering column will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    'POWER STEERING FAILURE' MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD
    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

  4. Gear selector stop switch may fail

    Reported February 3, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/00218/20

    The stop switch may fail to prevent the gearbox shifting from ‘P’ to ‘R’ without the brake pedal pressed, increasing the risk of an accident. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The stop switch which controls the operation of the automatic gear selection lever may not function properly. As a result, it may not prevent the gearbox from switching from ‘P’ to ‘R’ when the brake pedal is not pressed, increasing the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  5. Alternator wiring may cause an electrical short

    Reported January 21, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/015EU Safety Gate A12/00347/2078 vehicles affected

    Positive alternator wiring may contact the alternator casing and cause an electrical short circuit. The wiring route will be modified and the alternator replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CONTACT BETWEEN THE POSITIVE ALTERNATOR WIRING AND THE ALTERNATOR CASING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT
    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

  6. Dipped headlights may not illuminate the road sufficiently

    Reported April 3, 2018DVSA recall R/2018/094EU Safety Gate A12/0520/1838 vehicles affected

    The dipped beam may not adjust correctly when switched on and may not illuminate the road sufficiently. The headlight beam sensor will be adjusted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DIPPED HEADLIGHT MAY FAIL TO LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD TO SUFFICIENT LEVEL
    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.

  7. Rear seat centre hinge may fail under load

    Reported January 29, 2018Model years 2012–2017DVSA recall R/2018/024EU Safety Gate A12/1518/17412 vehicles affected

    The rear seat centre hinge may break during heavy braking or an impact when heavy luggage is in the boot. In extreme cases, luggage may enter the passenger compartment. A reinforcing bracket will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CENTRAL HINGE IN REAR SEATS MAY FAIL UNDER LOAD
    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.

  8. Wiper linkage may weaken or bend

    Reported March 7, 2017Model years 2012–2015DVSA recall R/2016/192EU Safety Gate A12/0537/1768,552 vehicles affected

    In sub-zero conditions, the wiper blades may freeze to the screen. Using them could weaken, detach or bend the linkage, leaving the wipers unable to clear the screen effectively. The linkage will be replaced with a more robust design.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WIPERS MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED
    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.

  9. Rear axle bolts may loosen and allow wheel detachment

    Reported December 13, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/281415 vehicles affected

    A rear axle bolt may not be correctly tightened, allowing the stub axle to separate from its mounting and a rear wheel to detach. Bolt tightness will be checked; the axle assembly will be replaced if bolts are missing or need replacement.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR WHEEL MAY DETACH
    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.

  10. Front seat anchorages may break

    Reported December 7, 2016EU Safety Gate A12/1687/16

    Two of the four front seat anchoring screws may be missing. In an impact or hard braking, the seat anchorages could break. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null It is possible that two of the four anchoring screws on the front seats of the vehicle may be missing. In the event of impact or hard braking there is a risk of the front-seat anchorages breaking.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  11. Brake hose may wear against front wheel arch

    Reported April 29, 2016Model years 2014–2015EU Safety Gate A12/0606/16

    An incorrectly installed front wheel arch could rub against and wear the brake hose. If the hose breaks and brake fluid leaks, braking performance could be compromised. The product is to be recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null The front wheel arch may be incorrectly installed. As a result, the brake hose may come into contact with the front wheel arch, causing wear of the brake hose by fretting. If the brake hose breaks and the brake fluid leaks out, the performance of braking could be compromised.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Malta

  12. Rear spoiler may detach at high speed

    Reported February 14, 2016Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2016/015EU Safety Gate A12/0261/161,096 vehicles affected

    Temperature changes and a production process issue may cause the rear spoiler to detach at high speed. It will be inspected and rebonded if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR SPOILER MAY DETACH
    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.

  13. Wheel nuts may not be tightened correctly

    Reported February 14, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/010418 vehicles affected

    Wheel retaining nuts may not have been tightened to specification and a wheel could detach. The nuts will be checked and tightened to specification if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WHEEL MAY DETACHED
    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.

  14. Wheel liners may damage brake hoses

    Reported July 16, 2015Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2015/136EU Safety Gate A12/0949/1549,748 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly positioned front wheel liners may rub against brake hoses, increasing brake pedal travel and reducing braking efficiency in rare circumstances. The liners and hoses will be inspected and replaced if incorrectly positioned; this repair is free of charge.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
    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.

  15. Fuel may leak at pressure sensor seal

    Reported April 13, 2015Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2015/053383 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak at the pressure sensor to injector rail seal, and occupants may notice a smell. The sensor will be tightened to a specified higher torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    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.

  16. Brake hose or rear cylinder leak may reduce braking

    Reported August 21, 2014Model years 2012–2014DVSA recall R/2014/086EU Safety Gate A12/1270/1420,545 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly fitted front brake hose protectors or leaking rear brake cylinders may cause brake fluid loss and reduced braking; the warning lamp may illuminate and more effort may be needed to stop. Front hoses and protectors will be checked and repositioned or replaced as needed, and rear brake shoe fixing caps will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
    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.

  17. Front suspension may fail and cause loss of control

    Reported March 12, 2013DVSA recall R/2013/0333 vehicles affected

    Overtightened front suspension mounting bolts could cause the suspension to fail and the driver to lose control. The front struts and mounting bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL
    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.

  18. Valve cotter fault may destroy the engine

    Reported September 1, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2011/1183,308 vehicles affected

    A nonconforming valve cotter may lead to engine destruction. The cotters will be replaced on affected engines.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VALVE COTTER FAULT COULD LEAD TO DESTRUCTION OF THE ENGINE
    Defect
    Possibility that the nonconformance of the valve cotter could lead to the destruction of the engine.
    Remedy
    Replace the cotters on relevant engines

  19. Stop light switch may overheat and fail

    Reported April 13, 2007Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2007/0448,468 vehicles affected

    Overheating may damage the stop light switch contacts, causing the stop lights to fail. The switch may also overheat around the pedal floor or cause smoke in the passenger compartment. The switch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STOP LIGHT FAILURE
    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.

  20. Automatic gearbox may change gear unexpectedly

    Reported October 24, 2006Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2006/176434 vehicles affected

    A gearbox control fault may cause unexpected manual mode or a shift to 3rd gear, an incorrect gear position display, or a warning light. The automatic transmission computer will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    GEARBOX MAY MALFUNCTION
    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.

  21. Engine speed may differ from the driver's request

    Reported November 30, 2004Model years 2002–2004DVSA recall R/2004/204938 vehicles affected

    A faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and injection computer may cause the SERV warning light to illuminate. The situation can be controlled by applying the brake pedal. The injection computer will be reprogrammed preventively.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ACTUAL ENGINE SPEED CAN DIFFER FROM SPEED REQUESTED BY THE DRIVER
    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

  22. Front suspension arm may break after an impact

    Reported August 11, 2003Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2003/0971,887 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing defect may cause a front suspension arm to break if it is subjected to an impact. The remedy is to check the suspension arm markings and replace affected arms where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF FRONT SUSPENSION ARM.
    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.

  23. Brake servo assistance may be lost

    Reported December 2, 2002Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2002/1561,861 vehicles affected

    Incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold may cause loss of brake servo assistance. The sensor position will be checked and corrected if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
    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.

  24. Throttle connector may cause engine hesitation

    Reported February 15, 2002DVSA recall R/2001/1594,722 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly locked throttle housing connector may disrupt the injection system, causing engine hesitation and unstable idling. The motorised throttle housing connector will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN
    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.

  25. Missing airbag bolt may affect deployment

    Reported December 7, 2001Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2001/137894 vehicles affected

    One of the passenger airbag’s four securing bolts may be missing, which could cause incorrect airbag deployment. Any missing bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIR BAG SECURITY
    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.

  26. Accelerator cable may break and cut engine power

    Reported August 24, 2001Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2001/084105,883 vehicles affected

    The accelerator cable may break, causing a sudden loss of engine power. A modified cable will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ACCELERATOR CABLE CONCERN.
    Defect
    The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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