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Renault 18I Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 4 model years of the Renault 18I (1981–1985).

6
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1981
year with most recalls

Pick your Renault 18I model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1985 Renault 18I10
1984 Renault 18I10
1983 Renault 18I10
1981 Renault 18I50

All Renault 18I recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Renault 18I, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 85V043000 Reported 8,085 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. Consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. This failure may cause the seat belt system not to…

    Remedy: Replace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5mm spacer.

    Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985

  2. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 83V091000 Reported 19,537 vehicles potentially affected RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

    On certain vehicles, the wiring system in the engine compartment may have been improperly routed. If so, the wires may come in contact with some of the engine compartment components.

    Remedy: Dealer will perform all needed re-routing, securing, replacing or repairing of the wiring system.

    Model years: 1981

  3. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 81V004000 Reported 14,000 vehicles potentially affected RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

    Vehicles may have been assembled with a restricted fuel supply system that does not function properly. The engine may stop unexpectedly, even though the fuel gauge indicates fuel is available.

    Remedy: The fuel tank and fuel tank vent tube will be inspected. If necessary, the flexible hoses in the fuel tank vent, return, and fuel feed systems, and the rigid vent line rollover valve and two way check valve will be…

    Model years: 1981

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 81V100000 Reported 18,700 vehicles potentially affected RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

    Some of the involved vehicles may develop a fuel leak near the engine due to a loose fuel line connection.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the fuel system hose clamps, hoses, and the fuel supply ramp at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  5. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 80V118000 Reported 3,825 vehicles potentially affected RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

    On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioner may provide power to the ignition circuit while the key is in the off position.

    Remedy: The dealer will modify the air conditioning system wiring at the fuse panel and install a circuit breaker to protect the modified circuit.

    Model years: 1981

  6. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 80V119000 Reported 750 vehicles potentially affected RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

    On certain vehicles, the cruise control actuation chain could catch on certain carburetor hardware, causing the throttle plate to remain in a partially open position.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a protective plate between the cruise control actuation chain and the throttle plate, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

Other Renault models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.