Renault Clio recalls
DVSA has published 20 safety recalls that name the Renault Clio since 1993, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 262,181 UK vehicles of this model.
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CLIO · front lower arm bolts
4 Mar 2026 · R/2026/096
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.
Fix: Check of the tightening of the front suspension lower arm ball joint nuts and if necessary replace both nuts
43 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2025 to 20 Oct 2025
CLIO V · 'power steering failure' message displayed on dashboard
4 Feb 2020 · R/2020/023
The message power steering failure displayed on the vehicles dashboard and a down grading of the power steering assistance
Fix: The steering column will be replaced
72 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2019 to 31 Oct 2019
CLIO · wipers may not perform as intended
7 Mar 2017 · R/2016/192
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.
68,552 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2012 to 31 Jul 2015
CLIO · rear wheel may detach
13 Dec 2016 · R/2016/281
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.
Fix: On affected vehicles check bolt tightness. If necessary or if bolt(s) is/are missing replace the axle assembly.
415 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2016 to 17 Feb 2016
CLIO · wheel may detached
14 Feb 2016 · R/2016/010
The wheel retaining nuts may not have been tightened top the correct specification during assembly.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles; Check and if necessary tighten wheel nuts to correct specification.
418 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2015 to 30 Nov 2015
CLIO · rear spoiler may detach
14 Feb 2016 · R/2016/015
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection and where necessary rebonding.
1,096 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2015
CLIO · reduction in braking performance
16 Jul 2015 · R/2015/136
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.
Fix: 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.
49,748 vehicles · built 5 Mar 2013 to 2 Apr 2015
CLIO · fuel may leak
13 Apr 2015 · R/2015/053
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value.
383 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2013 to 30 Apr 2014
CLIO · braking efficiency may be reduced
21 Aug 2014 · R/2014/086
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.
Fix: 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.
20,545 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2012 to 24 Jul 2014
CLIO · potential loss of control
12 Mar 2013 · R/2013/033
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front struts and mounting bolts.
3 vehicles
CLIO · valve cotter fault could lead to destruction of the engine
1 Sep 2011 · R/2011/118
Possibility that the nonconformance of the valve cotter could lead to the destruction of the engine.
Fix: Replace the cotters on relevant engines
3,308 vehicles · built 17 Sep 2010 to 30 Nov 2010
CLIO, MODUS · stop light failure
13 Apr 2007 · R/2007/044
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the stop light switch replaced.
4,234 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2005 to 8 Feb 2006
CLIO, MEGANE · gearbox may malfunction
24 Oct 2006 · R/2006/176
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.
217 vehicles · built 7 Mar 2006 to 29 May 2006
AVANTINE, CLIO, LAGUNA · actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver
30 Nov 2004 · R/2004/204
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer
469 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2002 to 22 Jun 2004
CLIO · possible breakage of front suspension arm.
11 Aug 2003 · R/2003/097
Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact.
Fix: Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.
1,887 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2002 to 9 Oct 2002
CLIO, TWINGO · possible loss of brake servo assistance
2 Dec 2002 · R/2002/156
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.
Fix: Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.
1,861 vehicles · built 16 Apr 2002 to 27 Jun 2002
CLIO, MEGANE, SCENIC · engine hesitation and idling concern
15 Feb 2002 · R/2001/159
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.
Fix: Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.
1,574 vehicles
CLIO · passenger air bag security
7 Dec 2001 · R/2001/137
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace any missing air bag securing bolts.
894 vehicles · built 27 Jul 2000 to 29 Jul 2000
CLIO · accelerator cable concern.
24 Aug 2001 · R/2001/084
The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.
105,883 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 28 Dec 1999
CLIO · petrol smell in car
28 Jun 1993 · R/1993/034
Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced.
579 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1991 to 31 Dec 1991
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.