Renault
Trafic
36 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Trafic is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Renault dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
36
Renault Trafic · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
R/2024/006 · 10 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024Defect
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
Remedy
Replace the airbag collision sensors.�
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Built 12 Sep 2023 – 17 Oct 2023
~22 vehicles affected
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On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.
R/2024/004 · 5 Jan 2024
5 Jan 2024Defect
On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.�
Remedy
Replace the airbag collision sensors.�
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Built 10 Nov 2021 – 4 Sep 2023
~1,135 vehicles affected
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RISK OF THE GAS GENERATOR CRACKING ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG
R/2020/267 · 22 Sep 2020
22 Sep 2020Defect
Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger airbag causing a leak meaning the airbag may not display fully in an event of an accident.
Remedy
Replace the passenger airbag as a preventive measure.
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Built 29 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020
~45 vehicles affected
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THE HANDBRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE
R/2020/021 · 18 Feb 2020
18 Feb 2020Defect
There is a risk the handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place due to a non-conformity of the rear brake calipers
Remedy
Check the manufacturing markings on the Left and Right Rear Brake Calipers and if necessary replace them
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Built 28 Mar 2019 – 6 Jun 2019
~450 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM TANK
R/2020/002 · 9 Jul 2019
9 Jul 2019Defect
Possible Fuel leak from tank
Remedy
Check the date of manufacture of the fuel tank and change it if necessary
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Built 7 Mar 2019 – 14 Mar 2019
~3 vehicles affected
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REAR BENCH SEATBELT BUCKLE BOLTS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED
R/2019/185 · 18 Jun 2019
18 Jun 2019Defect
Rear bench seatbelt buckle bolts may not be correctly tightened.
Remedy
Check the buckle bolts are at the correct torque.
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Built 30 May 2017 – 30 Jan 2019
~7 vehicles affected
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POTENTIAL RISK OF FAILURE TO THE SECONDARY PARKING BRAKE
R/2019/141 · 18 Jun 2019
18 Jun 2019Defect
Possible failure of the parking brake due to a non-conformity (crimping) at cable connection ends.
Remedy
Replace the secondary cables and connectors.
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Built 18 May 2018 – 13 Sep 2018
~2,475 vehicles affected
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SEATBELT MAY BECOME STUCK DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING OF THE REEL HOUSING
R/2019/017 · 29 Jan 2019
29 Jan 2019Defect
Rear seatbelt may become stuck due to incorrect fitting of the reel housing.
Remedy
Check the fitting of the seat belt inertia reel housings and adjust as required.
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Built 24 Jan 2018
~5 vehicles affected
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LED LIGHT FITMENT MAY AFFECT OTHER LAMPS
R/2018/145 · 19 Jun 2018
19 Jun 2018Defect
Lighting fault after LED fitment
Remedy
Re-programme and re-configure the Energy Manangement Module
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Built 1 Jul 2016 – 1 Dec 2017
~152 vehicles affected
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INCORRECT TYRE PRESSURE LABEL AND SPARE WHEEL FITTED
R/2017/013 · 27 Jan 2017
27 Jan 2017Defect
It has been identified that the incorrect tyre pressure label has been fitted. In addition if orderer the spare wheel may also be incorrect. It is therefore possible that the stability of the vehicle could be affected.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to replace both the tyre pressure label and the spare wheel with new quality assured items.
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Built 19 May 2015 – 25 Jan 2016
~32 vehicles affected
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REAR AXLE MAY DETACH
R/2016/279 · 13 Dec 2016
13 Dec 2016Defect
The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. If the concern is not addressed it is possible for the axle to become uncoupled from the body of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the bolts are at the correct torque. Where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle must be replaced.
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Built 1 Mar 2014 – 21 Jan 2016
~18,486 vehicles affected
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STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
R/2016/203 · 8 Nov 2016
8 Nov 2016Defect
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
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Built 10 Dec 2012 – 20 Jan 2013
~847 vehicles affected
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STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
R/2016/203 · 8 Nov 2016
8 Nov 2016Defect
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
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Built 24 Sep 2012 – 4 Nov 2012
~847 vehicles affected
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STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
R/2016/203 · 8 Nov 2016
8 Nov 2016Defect
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
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Built 12 Apr 2013 – 26 May 2013
~847 vehicles affected
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STEERING MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
R/2016/203 · 8 Nov 2016
8 Nov 2016Defect
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
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Built 6 Nov 2013 – 15 Dec 2013
~847 vehicles affected
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EGR PIPE MAY CRACK AND ALLOW EXHAUST GASES TO LEAK
R/2016/243 · 3 Nov 2016
3 Nov 2016Defect
It has been identified that during production the EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material. Due to the affect of stresses i.e. heat vibration etc on the pipe it can lead to cracking. If there is significant crack there is a possibility exhaust gases could leak. This could cause surrounding parts to deteriorate. If this happens the vehicle will emit black smoke from the exhaust there will be a loss of power and a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace to the EGR pipe.
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Built 9 Dec 2013 – 30 Sep 2015
~4,310 vehicles affected
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AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2016/103 · 17 May 2016
17 May 2016Defect
There is a risk the passenger airbag mounting bolts are incorrectly installed which can lead to the airbag not correctly deploying. If a heavy front end collision occurs the passenger could sustain additional injury.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the bolts and if missing fit new one(s).
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Built 14 May 2014 – 1 Dec 2014
~348 vehicles affected
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BONNET MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING
R/2016/017 · 1 Mar 2016
1 Mar 2016Defect
On a small number of vehicles one or more of the bonnet lock bolts may not be correctly tightened. In exceptional cases this may cause the bonnet to open whilst driving.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check and where necessary tighten bonnet lock bolts.
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Built 1 Jan 2014 – 30 Mar 2016
~12,832 vehicles affected
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ENGINE POWER AND/OR BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2016/001 · 8 Jan 2016
8 Jan 2016Defect
On affected vehicles the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power.
Remedy
Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.
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Affected build dates not specified
~527 vehicles affected
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PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
R/2015/021 · 23 Mar 2015
23 Mar 2015Defect
The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.
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Built 6 Mar 2014 – 25 Nov 2014
~418 vehicles affected
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SEAT FRAME MAY FAIL
R/2015/045 · 23 Mar 2015
23 Mar 2015Defect
The integrity of the front seat bench frame for the passengers may be compromised because of non-compliance during the manufacturing processes. Customer may hear noises coming from underneath the bench. They may also notice some cracking on the seat frame angles. If the seat fails during a collision the passengers have an elevated risk of injury.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the seat frame. Replace the seat where necessary.
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Built 1 Sep 2014 – 31 Oct 2014
~1,425 vehicles affected
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BRAKE PEDAL MAY LOOSEN
R/2015/020 · 23 Mar 2015
23 Mar 2015Defect
It is possible for the servo mounting bolts to loosen. If the noises are ignored over time it is possible for the brakes to be compromised.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the brake pedal/servo mounting nuts.
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Built 6 Mar 2014 – 25 Nov 2014
~622 vehicles affected
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STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
R/2015/019 · 23 Mar 2015
23 Mar 2015Defect
The front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience noise from the front axle or find the steering becomes vague.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the torque tightening of the axle wishbone nuts or replace if required.
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Built 6 Mar 2014 – 25 Nov 2014
~936 vehicles affected
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VEHICLE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEMS MAY FAIL
R/2014/052 · 13 May 2014
13 May 2014Defect
There is a possibility that the rear lights may cease to function due to the wiring insulation being abraded on a roof lining angle bracket. If the rear lights cease to function there is an increased risk of collision as other road users are not warned of vehicle; position directional intent or braking intent. Warnings for the driver can be gained from acrid smell indicator tell-tale flashing faster than normal and other electrical items in the rear not working.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the wiring. In all cases protection for the wiring will be fitted.
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Built 20 Jul 2011 – 11 Sep 2013
~648 vehicles affected
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HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2010/218 · 17 Dec 2010
17 Dec 2010Defect
Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.
Remedy
Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.
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Affected build dates not specified
~1,180 vehicles affected
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SUSPENSION TURRET MAY FAIL
R/2010/059 · 29 Jun 2010
29 Jun 2010Defect
The suspension turret panel may fail due to inadequate welding being applied at the factory.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply further weld to the nearside inner wing suspension turret.
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Built 26 Jul 2006 – 29 Jul 2006
~22 vehicles affected
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RISK OF TYRE FAILURE
R/2009/132 · 30 Nov 2009
30 Nov 2009Defect
Tyres of an incorrect size have been fitted which could result in tyre failure.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to replace the five tyres the spare wheel carrier mountings and reconfigure the ABS computer.
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Built 1 Mar 2006 – 31 Mar 2007
~48 vehicles affected
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THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE
R/2009/117 · 20 Oct 2009
20 Oct 2009Defect
The rear outboard seat belt stalks may become less effective as it is possible for the mounting bolt to unscrew.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply thread locking compound to the appropriate seat belt stalk fixings.
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Affected build dates not specified
~1,429 vehicles affected
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PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2008/166 · 24 Nov 2008
24 Nov 2008Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the handbrake cable intermediate connector may break. Should this occur the handbrake function would be lost.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake intermediate connector replaced.
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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 29 May 2008
~26,355 vehicles affected
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PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2008/166 · 24 Nov 2008
24 Nov 2008Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the handbrake cable intermediate connector may break. Should this occur the handbrake function would be lost.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake intermediate connector replaced.
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Built 10 Jun 2008
~26,355 vehicles affected
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INADEQUATE AIRBAG TRIGGERING IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT
R/2008/042 · 8 Apr 2008
8 Apr 2008Defect
It has been identified that there has been a left to right inversion of the side impact sensor wiring which in certain cases may result in inadequate deployment of the airbags in the event of a side impact.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the airbag ECU replaced.
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Affected build dates not specified
~84 vehicles affected
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DASHBOARD WIRING MY SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2007/123 · 5 Oct 2007
5 Oct 2007Defect
It has been identified that the dashboard wiring hs been mounted incorrectly. This may result in the vehicle failing to start the reversing lights failing to operate the risk of a short circuit of the FRH headlights damage to the wiring and high temperatures.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the dashboard wiring refitted and replaced as necessary.
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Built 1 May 2006 – 10 Apr 2007
~2 vehicles affected
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DASHBOARD WIRING MY SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2007/123 · 5 Oct 2007
5 Oct 2007Defect
It has been identified that the dashboard wiring hs been mounted incorrectly. This may result in the vehicle failing to start the reversing lights failing to operate the risk of a short circuit of the FRH headlights damage to the wiring and high temperatures.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the dashboard wiring refitted and replaced as necessary.
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Built 1 May 2006 – 8 Mar 2007
~2 vehicles affected
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FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT TRIGGER IN AN IMPACT
R/2007/111 · 25 Jul 2007
25 Jul 2007Defect
It has been identified that the front passenger seatbelt pretensioner has not been configured correctly. In the event of an impact the pretensioner will not trigger. The front seat passenger will however still be retained by the seatbelt but without the pretensioner function.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the front passenger seatbelt configured.
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Affected build dates not specified
~6 vehicles affected
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ENGINE MAY SEIZE
R/2007/040 · 27 Apr 2007
27 Apr 2007Defect
It has been identified that a potential loss of engine cooling fan function (cooling fan number 2) will cause the engine to seize without warning due to overheating. The STOP warning light may or may not illuminate.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have front-end wiring replaced.
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Affected build dates not specified
~12 vehicles affected
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POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES
R/2002/149 · 18 Nov 2002
18 Nov 2002Defect
Risk of loss of service brake due to securing clips missing from the brake pedal to servo cross shaft linkage.
Remedy
Examine brake pedal cross shaft installation and replace any missing clips.
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Affected build dates not specified
~816 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Renault dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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