Renault Twingo reliability
The Renault Twingo fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 44.4% of 13,729 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
11 DVSA recalls for the Renault Twingo
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.
Risk of degradation to the front left sub axle carrier
Depending on driving style and road profile there is a risk of degradation of the front left sub axle carrier.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and checking the front left stub axle carrier casting number Where necessary replace the stub axle carrier.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 187 vehicles
Outer skin of rear spoiler may detach
The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer. However the possibility of detachment is increased due to the use of car washes.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit additional re-enforcement to the spoiler and bonnet.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 5,623 vehicles
Outer skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach
Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious signs to the customer. 2) The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 4,056 vehicles
Possibility of loss of control
The front shock absorber (strut) mounting for the anti-roll bar rod may not be welded correctly. If the welding should fail there will initially be noise leading to the possibility for adversely affected vehicle handling because the anti-roll bar will no longer be connected the risk of contact and damage to the wheel rim tyre brake hose and ABS cable.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the shocker absorber (strut) build dates. The shock absorber that are in the affected range will be replaced.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 1,022 vehicles
Risk of unintended acceleration
Due to an error in the engine ECU software it is possible that the vehicle will suffer an unintended acceleration or not able to decelerate. The driver should still be able to control the vehicle by applying the brakes and manipulating the clutch and gears.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to reprogram the engine ECU with new software.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 1,115 vehicles
Seatbelts may malfunction in a collision
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the seat belt buckle may not retain the belt during a frontal impact.
Fix: On affected vehicles check build date of seat belt assembly and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 393 vehicles
Seatbelt buckle may not hold seatbelt tongue
Seat belt tongue may not hold in the buckle sufficiently. In a collision the tongue may separate from the buckle putting the occupant of the affected belt at risk.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seatbelt buckle on the passenger side (x 75) and driver side (x6).
Recalled models: TWINGO · 393 vehicles
Drivers seat may not lock safely
It has been identified that the driver's seat may suffer permanent or intermittent non-locking on it's runners. This can occur when the vehicle is stationary or when being driven..
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a latch fitted to the seat's locking device.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 663 vehicles
Possible loss of brake servo assistance
There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.
Fix: Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 1,861 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: TWINGO · 1,445 vehicles
Possible inadvertent deployment of both airbags
The computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags may be incorrectly programmed. The Airbags may inadvertently deploy.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and change the computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags.
Recalled models: TWINGO · 17 vehicles
Checking a Renault Twingo 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.