1980 Renault LE Car Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1980 Renault LE Car. Check your own VIN below.
- 1976
- 1977
- 1978
- 1980
- 1981
- 1982
4 safety recalls for the 1980 Renault LE Car
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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Carrier/rack (equipment)
In vehicles equipped with air-conditioning, the spare tire is stored on the floor in the cargo area. In the event of a vehicle accident, the rivets which secure the tire, via a flexible strap and a retaining clip, may fail.
Remedy: Dealer will install an additional spare tire retaining bracket without charge to owner.
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap became unseated during the rear impact test. This is not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spillage could occur in a collision.
Remedy: A new fuel filler cap and a protective fuel cap housing will be installed free of charge.
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Carrier/rack (equipment)
Certain vehicles equipped with factory-installed air-conditioning may have defective spare tire restraints. Vehicles so equipped have the spare tire stored on the floor in the cargo area.
Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, an additional spare tire retaining bracket will be installed at no charge to owner.
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Mechanical (parking brake)
A mismatched or improperly machined hand brake ratchet and plunger was installed on certain vehicles. The hand brake, when applied, may release when slight downward pressure is applied to the top of the lever. Sudden release of the hand brake could cause the vehicle to roll away.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect, and, if necessary, replace the ratchet and plunger of the hand brake system without charge to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1980 Renault LE Car. 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 LE Car model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Renault LE Car model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Renault LE Car | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Renault LE Car | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Renault LE Car | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Renault LE Car | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 Renault LE Car | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Renault LE Car | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1980 Renault LE Car
How do I know if my 1980 Renault LE Car 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1980 Renault LE Car; 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 80V041000).
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.