Does the 1983 Renault Encore have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, seats. 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 1983 Renault Encore 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 1983 Renault Encore?

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

1983 Renault Encore 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 1983 Renault Encore. 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.

1983 Renault Encore recalls, newest first

April 10, 1992NHTSA 92V051000540,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Summary: The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
Consequence: The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 8, 1988NHTSA 88V060000149,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket.
Consequence: Failure of both front attachments may allow significantrearward movement of the seat back.
Remedy: Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Renault Encore were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Renault Encore years

Other 1983 Renault models

Questions

Does the 1983 Renault Encore have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, seats. 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 1983 Renault Encore 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 1983 Renault Encore?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.