Renault Kangoo reliability
The Renault Kangoo fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 49.5% of 35,448 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
18 DVSA recalls for the Renault Kangoo
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.
Rear Door Top Door Strikers
On certain vehicles the rear swing door strikers have a prominent character. Injuries may occur when entering or exiting from the rear of the vehicle (e.g. during loading or unloading).
Fix: The preventive measure is the addition of protective covers on the door strikers at the top of the two rear swing doors.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 15,240 vehicles
Rear door hinges
For certain vehicles there is an issue involving the conformity of the four hinges of the rear doors for where a missing shaft cannot be ruled out.
Fix: Inspect the hinges and if required replace.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 18 vehicles
Risk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment
Risk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Fix: Inspect and install protection to the fuel pipe or replace the fuel pipe if damaged
Recalled models: KANGOO II · 293 vehicles
Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side
Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially of the calliper fixing screws on the left and right side
Fix: Check the torque of the fixing screws hub nuts and if required replace the screws bolts and the calliper.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 50 vehicles
The stop & start function does not perform correctly
The STOP&START function does not perform correctly.
Fix: An update to the Power and Switching Unit software is required
Recalled models: KANGOO · 570 vehicles
Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor
Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor.
Fix: Check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 1 vehicles
Steering column housing may crack
The steering column housing may crack making the steering wheel adjustment not as expected and/or some control arms may become difficult to use them (indicators headlight control wipers).
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the upper steering column complete with housing and associated fixings.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 7 vehicles
Rear left hand seat belt mounting may fail
The near side rear seat belt upper mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of an accident the belt may be insecure and not act as intended.
Fix: On affected vehicles tighten bolt to correct specification
Recalled models: KANGOO · 3 vehicles
Bench seat may move forward without warning
The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of protection during an impact.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the vehicle. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). Additionally the mounting screws (left and right) will also be replaced.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 194 vehicles
Braking efficiency may be affected
Brake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. During heavy braking conditions this may cause under braking. It is also possible that the ESP may malfunction/fail to work which may cause under/over steer.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 772 vehicles
Fuel pipe protective cover may detach & damage engine
The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine. In the worst case the engine could cease to function.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe protective cover with a modified type.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 2,496 vehicles
Seatbelt may fail
There is a possible issue with the security of the lower seat belt mounting bolt which could cause it to loosen. If this were to occur then the bolt could ultimately fully unwind and detach. This could result in the occupant not being restrained by the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the lower seat belt mounting bolts.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 2,243 vehicles
Braking efficiency may be affected
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the front brakes hoses may become disconnected resulting in a loss of brake hydraulic fluid and a reduction in braking efficiency.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have both front brake hoses replaced.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 149 vehicles
Possible loss of power assistance to the steering
Power assistance to the steering might be lost because of a problem in the software.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the ECU.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 34,403 vehicles
Door security concern
Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment.
Fix: Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 1,445 vehicles
Unintentional deployment of air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners
A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and or seat belt pre-tensioners.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 14,046 vehicles
Unintentional deployment of air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners
A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 14,046 vehicles
Risk of rapid loss of tyre pressure
There is a possibility of a rapid loss of tyre pressure on Kleber C100 165/70 R14 85 R tyres due to low inner rubber thickness on casing ply cord in tyre shoulder zone. This may affect the vehicle's road holding.
Fix: Recall affected vehicle's and replace tyres with quality assured tyre.
Recalled models: KANGOO · 969 vehicles
Checking a Renault Kangoo 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.