Renault Clio Recall R/2015/053: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 383
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C00
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Clio vehicles built between 1 April 2013 and 30 April 2014. A fuel leak could occur at the fuel pressure sensor to injector rail seal due to a non conformance of production methods. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fuel leak could occur at the fuel pressure sensor to injector rail seal due to a non conformance of production methods. If the leak occurs a smell will be noticed by the occupants of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: A fuel leak could occur at the fuel pressure sensor to injector rail seal due to a non conformance of production methods. If the leak occurs a smell will be noticed by the occupants of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value.
Are You Affected?
Clio built between 1 April 2013 and 30 April 2014 may be included. Renault estimates 383 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Renault, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
- Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code 0C00 or the DVSA reference R/2015/053. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| ClioFront lower arm Bolts | Book soon | R/2026/096 | |
| ClioWipers may not perform as intended | Book soon | R/2016/192 | |
| ClioRear wheel may detach | Book soon | R/2016/281 | |
| ClioRear spoiler may detach | Low | R/2016/015 | |
| ClioWheel may detached | Book soon | R/2016/010 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2015/075 on 26 Mar 2015, for risk of unintended acceleration. The one launched after it was R/2015/067 on 21 Apr 2015, for loss of braking efficiency. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/053, launched 13 April 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.