Vehicle recall R/2018/024

Renault Clio recall: Central hinge in rear seats may fail under load

DVSA recall R/2018/024 names the Renault Clio. It was launched 29 January 2018. It covers vehicles built 9 May 2012 to 11 July 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/024
Launched: 29 January 2018
Issued by: RENAULT
Manufacturer reference: 0CN6
Vehicles: 412 across the lines below

What can go wrong

In the event of heavy breaking such as an emergency stop or an impact with heavy luggage in the boot the rear seats central hinge may break. There would be no prior warning to the customer. In extreme circumstances may cause the luggage to enter the passage compartment.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a reinforcing bracket.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Renault Clio (CLIO IV)	9 May 2012 to 11 July 2017	412

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2018/094 Dipped headlight may fail to light the road ahead to sufficient level 3 April 2018, Renault Captur, Renault Clio
R/2016/192 Wipers may not perform as intended 7 March 2017, Renault Clio
R/2016/281 Rear wheel may detach 13 December 2016, Renault Clio
R/2016/015 Rear spoiler may detach 14 February 2016, Renault Clio
R/2016/010 Wheel may detached 14 February 2016, Renault Clio
R/2020/015 Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing could cause an electrical short circuit 21 January 2020, Renault Clio, Renault Captur

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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