Model reliability

Renault Kadjar reliability

The Renault Kadjar fails its MOT about as often as most cars 6 to 10 years old: 22.9% of 36,966 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

17.1% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 31,350 MOT tests of Renault Kadjars this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 63% more oftenTyre condition5.2% vs 3.2%Fix about £90

Fails 65% more oftenHeadlamp aim2.8% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Fails 4× as oftenHeadlamps2.6% vs 0.7%Fix about £30

Advised 38% more oftenTyre condition11.6% vs 8.4%Fix about £90

6 to 10 years old

22.9% failed their MOT

About average

From 36,966 MOT tests of Renault Kadjars this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenHeadlamps4.8% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Fails 50% more oftenMechanical brake components4.2% vs 2.8%

Fails 32% more oftenTyre tread depth3.3% vs 2.5%Fix about £90

Advised 39% more oftenMechanical brake components23.1% vs 16.6%

Safety recalls

6 DVSA recalls for the Renault Kadjar

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2020/23526 Aug 2020Built 2015–2018Child lock disengages after being activated

The child lock disengages after it was activated by the customer.

Fix: Fit a retaining clip to the door locks.

Recalled models: KADJAR · 45,023 vehicles

R/2020/21321 Jul 2020Built 2019INCORRECT NOx CONTROL

Lack of NOX-neutralizing substance in the catalytic converter meaning incorrect NOx Control

Fix: Replace the catalytic convertor

Recalled models: KADJAR · 2 vehicles

R/2017/1721 Sept 2017Built 2016Side air curtain may not deploy

The curtain airbag (one or both side) may not deploy in the event of a side impact because the pyrotechnic mix ratio in the ignitor could be incorrect..

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the serial number of the curtain airbag. Replace airbag if required.

Recalled models: KADJAR · 610 vehicles

R/2016/09626 Apr 2016Seat belt anchorage points may be insecure

On affected vehicles the rear side members may not have been correctly constructed. This could compromise seat belt operation during a collision.

Fix: Renault Dealers will advise of any action required

Recalled models: KADJAR · 64 vehicles

R/2016/07019 Apr 2016Built 2015–2016Side airbags may fail to deploy or they may deploy incorrectly

The airbag computer (ECU) incorrectly interprets the data provided by the lateral shock sensors and can reverse it. In the event of a side impact that is severe enough to cause side air bag deployment there is a risk of either non-deployment or activation of the airbags on the opposite side to the impact

Fix: On affected vehicles re-programme of the airbag ECU

Recalled models: KADJAR · 10,613 vehicles

R/2016/0018 Jan 2016Engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected

On affected vehicles the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power.

Fix: Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.

Recalled models: KADJAR · 527 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Renault Kadjar before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Renault Kadjar reliability

6 DVSA recalls for the Renault Kadjar

Checking a Renault Kadjar before you buy

Run this check on every listing, automatically.