Renault 5: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 9,354 Renault 5 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1983 and 2026.
The RDW lists 1 recalls for this model; 0.1% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.5% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
Check a specific Renault 5
Free: APK expiry, insurance, open recall and odometer verdict. The full report adds every APK inspection with its defects.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 9,354 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.1% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.5% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1983 to 2026 |
All Renault 5 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | electrical system | serious | 16 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
Does the Renault 5 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 1 recalls. 0.1% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.