Renault Twingo Recall R/2017/136: Outer Skin Of Rear Spoiler And Bonnet May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 May 2017
- Launched
- 4,056
- vehicles in the UK
- OHCD/OHCE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Twingo vehicles built between 7 May 2014 and 6 July 2015. Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious signs to the customer. 2) The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OUTER SKIN OF REAR SPOILER AND BONNET MAY DETACH Defect: Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious signs to the customer. 2) The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: outer skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required.
Are You Affected?
Twingo built between 7 May 2014 and 6 July 2015 may be included. Renault estimates 4,056 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 OHCD/OHCE or the DVSA reference R/2017/136. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwingoRisk of degradation to the front left sub axle carrier | Book soon | R/2017/313 | |
| TwingoOuter skin of rear spoiler may detach | Book soon | R/2017/135 | |
| TwingoPossibility of loss of control | Urgent | R/2015/132 | |
| TwingoRisk of unintended acceleration | Urgent | R/2015/075 | |
| TwingoSeatbelts may malfunction in a collision | Urgent | R/2015/065 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2017/135 on 9 May 2017, for outer skin of rear spoiler may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/172 on 1 Sep 2017, for side air curtain may not deploy. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/136, launched 9 May 2017. 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.