Renault Clio Recall R/2026/096: Front Lower Arm Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 43
- vehicles in the UK
- 0F30
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Clio vehicles built between 18 October 2025 and 20 October 2025. And as a preventative measure there is concern involving the locking nuts in the area of the front suspension lower arm ball joints for where loosening of the fixings cannot be ruled out. The dealer will check of the tightening of the front suspension lower arm ball joint nuts and if necessary replace both nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
And as a preventative measure there is concern involving the locking nuts in the area of the front suspension lower arm ball joints for where loosening of the fixings cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Front lower arm Bolts Defect: For certain vehicles and as a preventative measure there is concern involving the locking nuts in the area of the front suspension lower arm ball joints for where loosening of the fixings cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Check of the tightening of the front suspension lower arm ball joint nuts and if necessary replace both nuts
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front lower arm Bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will check of the tightening of the front suspension lower arm ball joint nuts and if necessary replace both nuts.
Are You Affected?
Clio built between 18 October 2025 and 20 October 2025 may be included. Renault estimates 43 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 0F30 or the DVSA reference R/2026/096. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ClioReduction in braking performance | Urgent | R/2015/136 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2026/094 on 4 Dec 2025, for injection computer software update. The one launched after it was R/2026/103 on 12 Mar 2026, for error in handbook for operation of window lock. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/096, launched 4 March 2026. 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.