R-Link / touchscreen faults
usually 0–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Freezes, reboots
Fix: Software update
€0–200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Renault Espace V
2015–2023 · Renault Espace 5
1
engines covered
5
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Renault Espace V was built from 2015 to 2023.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DCT mechatronic / solenoids: it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €800–2,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)
EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator / boost pressure
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Timing chain noise / stretch (vans)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
Gearboxes
EDC (6-speed, wet clutch)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| DSG/DCT oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km | €70–250 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 3,199 cars.
| age (years) | 6–8 | 9–11 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.4 % | 2.8 % |
| Suspension | 4.7 % | 8.4 % |
| Steering | 0.4 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 10.5 % | 16.3 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.6 % | 12.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.8 % | 0.9 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 101,618, of which 115 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 118 kW (160 hp) · Diesel | 51.5 % | 2015–2021 | 120 g/km | — |
| 1.2 Hybrid1.2 (1,199 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Hybrid | 8.7 % | 2023–2023 | 108 g/km | 4.8 L |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 7.3 % | 2015–2023 | 116 g/km | — |
| 1.6 Petrol1.6 (1,618 cm³) · 147 kW (200 hp) · Petrol | 7.3 % | 2015–2019 | 140 g/km | — |
| 2.0 Diesel2.0 (1,997 cm³) · 147 kW (200 hp) · Diesel | 7.0 % | 2018–2021 | 174 g/km | 5.5 L |
| 1.8 Petrol1.8 (1,798 cm³) · 165 kW (224 hp) · Petrol | 6.1 % | 2017–2021 | 187 g/km | 8.1 L |
| 2.0 Diesel2.0 (1,997 cm³) · 118 kW (160 hp) · Diesel | 4.3 % | 2018–2023 | 171 g/km | 6.3 L |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · Diesel | 4.1 % | 2015–2017 | 119 g/km | — |
| 2.0 Diesel2.0 (1,997 cm³) · 139 kW (189 hp) · Diesel | 2.6 % | 2020–2023 | 171 g/km | 6.4 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
Does the Renault Espace V have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626): chain.
What are the known problems with the Renault Espace V?
The faults with the highest risk: DCT mechatronic / solenoids (120,000–220,000 km, €800–2,000); timing chain noise / stretch (vans) (120,000–220,000 km, €900–1,800); EGR valve / DPF (100,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); turbo actuator / boost pressure (120,000–220,000 km, €300–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Espace V?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: harsh shifts; rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2014–2021Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Kadjar 2015–2022Mercedes-Benz Vito (W447) 2014–Renault Trafic III 2014–Opel Vivaro B 2014–2019Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2013–2022
Other Renault models
Renault Talisman 2015–2022Renault Koleos II 2016–Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Scénic IV 2016–2022Renault Twingo III 2014–2024Renault Captur I 2013–2019Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Renault Zoe 2012–2024Renault Arkana 2019–Renault Captur II 2019–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026