Renault 5
The Renault 5 is a supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1972 to 1996 over two generations. It is a hatchback with either three or five doors and seating for five passengers. The first generation, which was made from 1972 to 1985, has a front mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The second generation, which was produced from 1984 to 1996, has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
| Manufacturer | Renault |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1972 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Renault 5 cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| France | 40,836 |
| United Kingdom | 8,115 |
| Germany | 7,882 |
| Netherlands | 4,993 |
| Spain | 4,123 |
| Denmark | 3,050 |
| Italy | 2,267 |
| Austria | 2,014 |
| Portugal | 1,941 |
| Belgium | 1,803 |
| Sweden | 1,790 |
| Norway | 790 |
| Poland | 749 |
| Luxembourg | 502 |
| Romania | 370 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Generations
Other Renault models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 82% of Renault 5s pass their MOT test first time, based on 123 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Renault 5 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Renault recalls.