How many recalls does the 1976 Renault R5 have?

The 1976 Renault R5 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1976 Renault R5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1976 Renault R5 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1976 Renault R5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9,623 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 78V187000 1978-08-28 9,623 affected

Defect

THE AMBER COLOR REAR TURN SIGNAL LENSES MAY FADE AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ELEMENTS SUCH AS HEAVY RAIN, SNOW, ETC.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LENSES WITH A TYPE THAT RESISTS FADING.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1976 Renault R5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.