Renault Captur Recall R/2018/077: Front Wheel Hubs May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 23
- vehicles in the UK
- 0CPW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Captur vehicles built between 22 September 2017 and 25 September 2017. The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT WHEEL HUBS MAY CRACK Defect: The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail. Remedy: On affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front wheel hubs may crack.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Captur built between 22 September 2017 and 25 September 2017 may be included. Renault estimates 23 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 0CPW or the DVSA reference R/2018/077. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkana, Captur, Clio IVInjection computer software update | Low | R/2026/094 | |
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| CapturThe left hand side seatbelt buckle (reel) fixing bolt may not have been set to correct torque or may be or become missing | Urgent | R/2020/003 | |
| CapturIncorrect welding of the catalytic convertor | Low | R/2018/324 | |
| Captur, Clio IVDipped headlight may fail to light the road ahead to sufficient level | Book soon | R/2018/094 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2018/025 on 5 Feb 2018, for incorrect throttle pedal fitted. The one launched after it was R/2018/079 on 20 Mar 2018, for steering column joint may not be secure. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/077, launched 20 March 2018. 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.