Does the 1985 Renault Sportwagon have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, seat belts. 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 1985 Renault Sportwagon 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 1985 Renault Sportwagon?

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

1985 Renault Sportwagon recalls

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

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

For the 1985 Renault Sportwagon. 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.

1985 Renault Sportwagon recalls, newest first

July 22, 1985NHTSA 85V093000866 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary: A wrong cruise control accelerator cable clip was installed in the assembly. This could allow the accelerator cable to disengage from the throttle control. Consequence of defect: the disengaged accelerator cable causes the throttle to remain partially open when cruise control is in use and results in loss of acceleration control and could cause an accident.
Remedy: Install new accelerator cable clip.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 18, 1985NHTSA 85V0910002,865 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The steering wheel could loosen due to inadequate tightening of the wheel shaft nut. Consequence of defect: loosening of the steering wheel would affect the steering control of the car and may result in an accident.
Remedy: Properly torque the nut and assure that it is retained.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 12, 1985NHTSA 85V0430008,085 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other

Summary: The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. Consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. This failure may cause the seat belt system not to restrain the occupant in position if an accident were to occur, causing serious injuries.
Remedy: Replace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5MM spacer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Renault Sportwagon were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Renault Sportwagon years

Other 1985 Renault models

Questions

Does the 1985 Renault Sportwagon have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, seat belts. 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 1985 Renault Sportwagon 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 1985 Renault Sportwagon?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.