ABS and stability control 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 AustralABS-ESP control unit that does not warn of braking system faults (campaign 0EN9)The supplier programmed the ABS-ESP control unit of a batch of Australs (built from 23 March 2023 to 23 January 2025, 24,112 cars according to the KBA) incorrectly: if the braking system failed, the dashboard might not warn that ABS, ESP or emergency braking had stopped working. It is fixed by reprogramming the control unit.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Espace V2016 brake recalls: front brake hose and ABS/ESC hydraulic unitThe first Espace V cars had two brake recalls in 2016: a front brake hose fitted incorrectly that could rub against the wheel rim and lose fluid, and an ABS/ESC hydraulic unit with contaminating particles. Both are preventive recalls.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Kangoo IIPossible reversed ABS lines and pump failuresFiches-auto.fr documents a check over the risk that the ABS hydraulic lines were reversed in the hydraulic block of some Kangoo II vehicles, and also collects reports of failures of the ABS pump itself from 25,000 km.Appears at around 25,000 km
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Mégane IIIWater ingress into the ABS/ESP modulesOn some Megane III, water can seep into the ABS and ESP modules, causing short circuits and the corresponding warning light to come on, according to Caradisiac's reliability sheet.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault TalismanBrake recalls on early units: brake hose, caliper-disc and ABS/ESC unitEarly Talisman units (2015-2016) had three brake recalls: a front brake hose fitted incorrectly, an unsuitable caliper-disc combination and contamination of the ABS/ESC hydraulic unit. They are preventive campaigns, not a widespread fault.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Twingo IIElectrical faults: faulty alternator and ABS systemThe reports cite an alternator failing at 22,000 km (€900 with no manufacturer cover) and an ABS fault at 18,000 km. These are isolated fiches-auto.fr cases, with no official campaign.
- High severityFrequency: RareRenault Twingo IIIESP operating problem (built up to December 2014)Yes: Renault recalled Twingo III cars built up to 15 December 2014 over an ESP operating problem, according to a German used-car guide; we have not found the number of units affected.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the ABS and ESP do Renault cars have?

In 7 models from Renault there are 7 documented faults with the ABS and ESP. The most important: ABS-ESP control unit that does not warn of braking system faults (campaign 0EN9), 2016 brake recalls: front brake hose and ABS/ESC hydraulic unit and possible reversed ABS lines and pump failures. 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 the ABS and ESP?

Renault Twingo II (1 fault), Renault Kangoo II (1 fault), Renault Mégane III (1 fault) and Renault Twingo III (1 fault).