1981 Renault 18I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1981 Renault 18I. Check your own VIN below.
- 1981
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
5 safety recalls for the 1981 Renault 18I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system: front underhood
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.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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Air conditioner (equipment)
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.
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Vehicle speed control
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Renault 18I. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Renault 18I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Renault 18I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 Renault 18I | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 Renault 18I | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Renault 18I | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Renault 18I | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1981 Renault 18I
How do I know if my 1981 Renault 18I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1981 Renault 18I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Renault dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 80V118000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Renault models
- Alliance36 complaints
- Medallion11 complaints
- Encore5 complaints
- Renault2 complaints
- Duster1 complaints
- Gta1 complaints
- 120 complaints
- 150 complaints
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.