Headlights and lights Renault: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Renault models it appears in.

- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Master IIIInsufficient earth on the towing socket: lighting failure and fire risk (2019)A campaign notified in the EU in October 2020 (code 0DAB) affects Masters built between 27 February and 7 November 2019: the earth connection of the trailer socket is insufficient, which can cause the trailer lights to go out and increase the risk of fire.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Captur IHeadlight height correction not working (dipped beams pointing down)Renault recalled Capturs built from 2013 to 23 October 2017 in 2018 because the headlight height correction system did not work and the dipped beams could point downwards, reducing visibility at night.
- Low severityFrequency: CommonRenault Clio IIClouding and yellowing of the headlightsThe polycarbonate plastic of the Clio II's headlights becomes cloudy and yellow over the years, reduces light spread and can end up causing problems at the MOT.
- Low severityFrequency: RareRenault RafaleAutomatic headlight and camera fault on the RafaleThe fiches-auto.fr page records a testimonial from a 200 ch hybrid Rafale owner with a fault in the automatic headlights and the driver-assistance cameras. It is a single case with no cause or cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with headlights and lights do Renault cars have?

In 4 models from Renault there are 4 documented faults with headlights and lights. The most important: insufficient earth on the towing socket: lighting failure and fire risk (2019), headlight height correction not working (dipped beams pointing down) and clouding and yellowing of the headlights. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Renault models have the most problems with headlights and lights?

Renault Clio II (1 fault), Renault Master III (1 fault), Renault Captur I (1 fault) and Renault Rafale (1 fault).