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Renault R5 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Renault R5 (1976–1981).

2
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1976
year with most recalls

Pick your Renault R5 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1981 Renault R510
1980 Renault R510
1976 Renault R510

All Renault R5 recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Renault R5, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Carrier/rack (equipment)

    NHTSA 81V127000 Reported 7,700 vehicles potentially affected RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

    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.

    Model years: 1980, 1981

  2. Turn signal (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 78V187000 Reported 9,623 vehicles potentially affected RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

    The amber color rear turn signal lenses may fade after prolonged exposure to elements such as heavy rain, snow, etc.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the left and right rear turn signal lenses with a type that resists fading.

    Model years: 1976

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.