Does the 1981 Renault 17 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Renault 17 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Renault dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Renault 17?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Renault 17 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Renault 17. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Renault been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Renault dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Renault 17 recalls, newest first

September 19, 1980NHTSA 80V119000750 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: On certain vehicles, the cruise control actuation chain could catch on certain carburetor hardware, causing the throttle plate to remain in a partially open position.
Remedy: Dealer will install a protective plate between the cruise control actuation chain and the throttle plate, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 19, 1980NHTSA 80V1180003,825 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioner may provide power to the ignition circuit while the key is in the off position.
Remedy: The dealer will modify the air conditioning system wiring at the fuse panel and install a circuit breaker to protect the modified circuit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Renault 17 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Renault 17 years

1981 (2)

Other 1981 Renault models

Questions

Does the 1981 Renault 17 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Renault 17 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Renault dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Renault 17?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.