Renault Trafic recalls

37 official safety recalls for the Renault Trafic 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:

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Rear stub axle may break while driving
Reported December 27, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/5129 vehicles affected
The rear stub axle material may not meet the hardness specification, and the axle could break while driving. The stub axle will be checked for cracks and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR AXLE STUB AXLE CHECK
Defect
On affected vehicles the rear stub axle material is not compliant to hardness specification. There is a risk the stub axle could break while driving.
Remedy
Check the stub axle for cracks and replace if necessary.
Rooftop bed may slide forward
Reported October 24, 2024Model years 2022EU Safety Gate A12/03199/24
Excessive side play may let the rooftop bed slide forward and deform at a corner, creating a fall and injury risk for people using it. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
Due to excessive side play, the rooftop bed can slide forward, deforming a corner and creating a risk of fall and injuries for people using the bed. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Rooftop bed may slide forward
Reported May 9, 2024Model years 2022–2023EU Safety Gate A12/01673/24
The rooftop bed may slide forward and deform at a corner, creating a fall and injury risk for people using it. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The rooftop bed can slide forward, deforming a corner and creating a risk of fall and injuries for people using the bed. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by Belgium
Airbag sensors and brackets may be missing
Reported January 19, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/045EU Safety Gate A12/00023/2419 vehicles affected
Missing airbag sensors and brackets could prevent the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners from activating when needed. The missing components will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Airbag Sensors C0340
Defect
On affected vehicles airbag sensors and brackets were not fitted on production. The airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners will not be activated when needed.
Remedy
Fit the missing components.
Airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy
Reported January 10, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/00622 vehicles affected
The driver and passenger airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy. Replace the airbag collision sensors.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Defect
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Remedy
Replace the airbag collision sensors.ï¿½
Airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may not deploy
Reported January 5, 2024Model years 2021–2023DVSA recall R/2024/0041,135 vehicles affected
The driver and passenger airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may not deploy. The airbag collision sensors will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Defect
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.ï¿½
Remedy
Replace the airbag collision sensors.ï¿½
Coupling crossbar may break
Reported May 16, 2023Model years 2022–2023EU Safety Gate A12/01412/23
A faulty coupling crossbar may cause the coupling cross member to break, potentially leading to loss of the towed load and an accident. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The coupling crossbar may be faulty, causing the coupling cross member to break. This could lead to a loss of towed load, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Rear seat belt warning lights may not flash
Reported January 4, 2022EU Safety Gate A12/00349/22
The dashboard warning lights may not flash when second-row passengers are not wearing seat belts, increasing injury risk in a crash. The product is being recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The warning lights on the dashboard will not flash if passenger in the second row do not use the seatbelt. This may increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical entities intended for such vehicles
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Passenger airbag gas generator may crack and leak
Reported September 22, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/267EU Safety Gate A12/01408/2045 vehicles affected
The passenger airbag gas generator may crack and leak, so the airbag may not fully deploy in a crash. Replace the passenger airbag as a preventive measure.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RISK OF THE GAS GENERATOR CRACKING ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG
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.
Parking brake may not hold the vehicle
Reported February 18, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/021450 vehicles affected
A non-conformity in the rear brake calipers may prevent the handbrake from holding the vehicle in place. The caliper markings will be checked and the calipers replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE HANDBRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE
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
Handbrake may not engage
Reported February 4, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/00236/20
The handbrake may not engage when the lever is pulled, which could cause loss of control and an accident. The product is being recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The handbrake may not engage when the lever is pulled.This may result in a loss of control over the vehicle, possibly leading to an accident.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by Portugal
Fuel tank may leak
Reported July 9, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/0023 vehicles affected
The fuel tank may leak. Its manufacture date will be checked and the tank changed if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM TANK
Defect
Possible Fuel leak from tank
Remedy
Check the date of manufacture of the fuel tank and change it if necessary
Rear seat belt buckle bolts may be loose
Reported June 18, 2019Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2019/1857 vehicles affected
Rear bench seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened correctly. The bolts will be checked and tightened to the correct torque.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR BENCH SEATBELT BUCKLE BOLTS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED
Defect
Rear bench seatbelt buckle bolts may not be correctly tightened.
Remedy
Check the buckle bolts are at the correct torque.
Secondary parking brake cables may fail
Reported June 18, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/141EU Safety Gate A12/0989/192,475 vehicles affected
A faulty crimp at the cable connection ends may cause the secondary parking brake to fail. The secondary cables and connectors will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POTENTIAL RISK OF FAILURE TO THE SECONDARY PARKING BRAKE
Defect
Possible failure of the parking brake due to a non-conformity (crimping) at cable connection ends.
Remedy
Replace the secondary cables and connectors.
Third-row seat belt buckles may fail
Reported June 10, 2019EU Safety Gate A12/0987/19
Defective third-row seat belt buckles may fail to restrain passengers or a universal child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The seat belt buckles on the third-row passenger seats may be defective. As a result, the passenger or a universal child’s seat would not be restrained by the seat belt, increasing the risk of injuries in case of an accident.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Rear seatbelt may become stuck
Reported January 29, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/0175 vehicles affected
Incorrectly fitted reel housings may cause a rear seatbelt to become stuck. A dealer will check the housings and adjust them as needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SEATBELT MAY BECOME STUCK DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING OF THE REEL HOUSING
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.
LED light fitment may cause a lighting fault
Reported June 19, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2018/145152 vehicles affected
A lighting fault may occur after LED fitment. Reprogram and reconfigure the energy management module.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LED LIGHT FITMENT MAY AFFECT OTHER LAMPS
Defect
Lighting fault after LED fitment
Remedy
Re-programme and re-configure the Energy Manangement Module
Incorrect tyre pressure label and spare wheel fitted
Reported January 27, 2017Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2017/013EU Safety Gate A12/0470/1732 vehicles affected
An incorrect tyre pressure label and, if ordered, an incorrect spare wheel may affect vehicle stability. Both will be replaced with quality-assured items.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INCORRECT TYRE PRESSURE LABEL AND SPARE WHEEL FITTED
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.
Rear axle bolts may loosen
Reported December 13, 2016Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2016/27918,486 vehicles affected
Rear axle bolts may not be correctly tightened, causing noise or tyre friction; if unaddressed, the axle could detach from the vehicle body. The bolts will be checked and tightened to the correct torque, and the axle replaced if bolts are missing.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR AXLE MAY DETACH
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.
Right track bar fixing screw may be missing or loose
Reported December 12, 2016EU Safety Gate A12/1663/16
The right track bar fixing screw may be missing or insufficiently tightened, reducing road holding. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null The fixing screw for the track bar on the right-hand side may be missing or insufficiently tightened which could lead to diminished road holding.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Steering wheel hub may crack
Reported November 8, 2016Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2016/2033,388 vehicles affected
Cracks may form in the steering wheel hub, causing vibration or noise; over time, the wheel could break and affect directional control. The hub will be checked and replaced if it falls within the affected production period.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
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.
EGR pipe may crack and leak exhaust gases
Reported November 3, 2016Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2016/243EU Safety Gate A12/1482/164,310 vehicles affected
The EGR pipe may crack and leak exhaust gases, potentially damaging nearby parts. The vehicle may emit black smoke, lose power and show a warning light. The EGR pipe will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
EGR PIPE MAY CRACK AND ALLOW EXHAUST GASES TO LEAK
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.
Passenger airbag may not deploy correctly
Reported May 17, 2016Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2016/103EU Safety Gate A12/0680/16348 vehicles affected
Incorrectly installed or missing passenger airbag mounting bolts may prevent correct deployment and increase injury risk in a heavy frontal collision. The bolts will be checked and any missing ones fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
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).
Bonnet lock bolts may loosen
Reported March 1, 2016Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2016/017EU Safety Gate A11/0024/1612,832 vehicles affected
One or more bonnet lock bolts may not be tightened correctly, which could cause the bonnet to open while driving. The bolts will be checked and tightened where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BONNET MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING
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.
Vacuum pump failure may affect braking and engine power
Reported January 8, 2016DVSA recall R/2016/001EU Safety Gate A12/0006/162,635 vehicles affected
The brake vacuum pump drive may fail, causing loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. Engine power may also be reduced. The pump will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE POWER AND/OR BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
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.
Front passenger seat frame may fail
Reported March 23, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2015/0451,425 vehicles affected
A manufacturing issue may compromise the front passenger bench seat frame. Noise or cracks may appear, and if the seat fails in a collision, passengers face an increased risk of injury. The frame will be inspected and the seat replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SEAT FRAME MAY FAIL
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.
Parking brake cable may prevent operation
Reported March 23, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2015/021418 vehicles affected
An incorrectly assembled parking brake cable may prevent the brake from being applied or released. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
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.
Brake servo mounting bolts may loosen
Reported March 23, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2015/020622 vehicles affected
The servo mounting bolts may loosen. If noises are ignored, the brakes could be compromised. The brake pedal or servo mounting nuts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKE PEDAL MAY LOOSEN
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.
Front axle wishbone nuts may be loose
Reported March 23, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2015/019936 vehicles affected
Front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not be tightened correctly, causing noise or vague steering. Tightening will be checked and the nuts replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
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.
Suspension arm fastener may loosen
Reported February 18, 2015Model years 2014EU Safety Gate A12/0304/15
The bolt or nut connecting the suspension arm to the subframe may loosen or be lost, worsening the vehicle's handling. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null The bolt/nut assembly connecting the suspension arm with the sub frame, could become loose leading to the loss of the nut or of the bolt while driving and consequent deterioration of the dynamic behaviour of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by Portugal
Rear light wiring may fail
Reported May 13, 2014Model years 2011–2013DVSA recall R/2014/052EU Safety Gate A12/0724/14648 vehicles affected
Wiring insulation may chafe against a roof lining bracket, causing the rear lights to stop working. Other road users may not see the vehicle's position, direction or braking, increasing collision risk. Dealers will check and replace wiring if needed, and fit wiring protection.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEMS MAY FAIL
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.
Handbrake cable may detach
Reported December 17, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/2181,180 vehicles affected
The handbrake cable end crimp may be out of specification, allowing the cable to detach. The crimp will be checked and the cable replaced if outside tolerance.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
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.
Rear seat belt stalks may become ineffective
Reported October 20, 2009DVSA recall R/2009/1171,429 vehicles affected
A mounting bolt may unscrew, making the rear outboard seat belt stalks less effective. Thread-locking compound will be applied to the relevant seat belt stalk fixings.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE
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.
Side impact sensor wiring may affect airbag deployment
Reported April 8, 2008DVSA recall R/2008/04284 vehicles affected
Reversed side impact sensor wiring may prevent the airbags from deploying properly in a side impact. The airbag control unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INADEQUATE AIRBAG TRIGGERING IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT
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.
Front passenger seatbelt pretensioner may not trigger
Reported July 25, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/1116 vehicles affected
The front passenger seatbelt pretensioner may not trigger in an impact, although the seatbelt will still restrain the passenger. The seatbelt will be configured.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT TRIGGER IN AN IMPACT
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.
Engine may seize due to overheating
Reported April 27, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/04012 vehicles affected
Loss of function in cooling fan number 2 may cause the engine to overheat and seize without warning; the STOP warning light may not illuminate. A dealer will replace the front-end wiring.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY SEIZE
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.
Missing brake linkage clips may cause brake failure
Reported November 18, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/149816 vehicles affected
Missing clips securing the brake pedal to the servo cross shaft linkage may cause loss of service braking. Inspect the installation and replace any missing clips.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES
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.

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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Rear stub axle may break while driving

Rooftop bed may slide forward

Rooftop bed may slide forward

Airbag sensors and brackets may be missing

Airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy

Airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may not deploy

Coupling crossbar may break

Rear seat belt warning lights may not flash

Passenger airbag gas generator may crack and leak

Parking brake may not hold the vehicle

Handbrake may not engage

Fuel tank may leak

Rear seat belt buckle bolts may be loose

Secondary parking brake cables may fail

Third-row seat belt buckles may fail

Rear seatbelt may become stuck

LED light fitment may cause a lighting fault

Incorrect tyre pressure label and spare wheel fitted

Rear axle bolts may loosen

Right track bar fixing screw may be missing or loose

Steering wheel hub may crack

EGR pipe may crack and leak exhaust gases

Passenger airbag may not deploy correctly

Bonnet lock bolts may loosen

Vacuum pump failure may affect braking and engine power

Front passenger seat frame may fail

Parking brake cable may prevent operation

Brake servo mounting bolts may loosen

Front axle wishbone nuts may be loose

Suspension arm fastener may loosen

Rear light wiring may fail

Handbrake cable may detach

Rear seat belt stalks may become ineffective

Side impact sensor wiring may affect airbag deployment

Front passenger seatbelt pretensioner may not trigger

Engine may seize due to overheating

Missing brake linkage clips may cause brake failure