Brake pedal, hoses and brake fluid 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 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 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 IPremature wear of brake discs and brake hoses on the Twingo IAt the TÜV (the German inspection), the Twingo I failed mainly on its brakes: discs that wore out early, brake hoses that need replacing at around five years, and poor braking efficiency on all axles.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Twingo IIService brakes and brake lines deteriorated at inspectionAt the TÜV, the Twingo II fails more often than average for its service brakes and for brake lines in poor condition; the ADAC and Gebrauchtwagenberater.de also point to the brakes as a weak point of this generation.
- High severityFrequency: RareRenault Captur IRisk of front brake hose deterioration (recall)Renault recalled Captur cars built between 1 January 2013 and 7 November 2014 over a risk of deterioration of the front brake hose that could affect braking effectiveness. The inspection and, where applicable, replacement of the part were free of charge.Repair: €0
- High severityFrequency: RareRenault Clio IIIBrake pedal switch fault: the brake lights do not come onRenault issued a recall in May 2007 for 20,145 Clio III cars built up to February 2006 because the grease in the brake pedal switch (contactor) baked in the heat and stopped operating the brake lights.Repair: €0
- High severityFrequency: RareRenault Scénic IIISafety rectification over risk of the brake pedal weld breakingIn November 2009 Renault recalled Scénic IIIs built between June and July 2009 at the Douai and Palencia plants over a risk of the weld on the brake pedal's rubber stop breaking.Repair: €0

By Renault model

Open yours to see only the faults that affect it, by engine and by year.

Frequently asked questions

What faults with the brake system do Renault cars have?

In 7 models from Renault there are 7 documented faults with the brake system. The most important: 2016 brake recalls: front brake hose and ABS/ESC hydraulic unit, brake recalls on early units: brake hose, caliper-disc and ABS/ESC unit and premature wear of brake discs and brake hoses on the Twingo I. 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 brake system?

Renault Twingo I (1 fault), Renault Clio III (1 fault), Renault Twingo II (1 fault) and Renault Scénic III (1 fault).