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 Kangoo III
2021–now · Renault Kangoo 3
3
engines covered
12
known faults
1,959
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
2
official recalls
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The Renault Kangoo III has been built since 2021.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 12 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearing wear: it usually appears at 180,000–280,000 km and costs €1,500–3,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (11.2 %), tyres and wheels (5.0 %), brakes (1.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · Renault RN17 / MB 229.5 · ~4.8 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| Electric (Renault Zoe / Twingo E-Tech) | Electric | None (EV) | — |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Injector wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke
Fix: Replace injectors
€600–1,400
Crankshaft bearing wear
usually 180,000–280,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock under load; worse on older engines
Fix: Keep oil changes at 10,000 km
€1,500–3,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
Electric (Renault Zoe / Twingo E-Tech)
Battery lease check
usually 0–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Many Zoes have a leased battery — monthly fee, battery not owned
Fix: Check the contract / buy-out option
free / recall
On-board charger (AC) faults
usually 60,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC
Fix: Repair / replace the charger
€500–2,500
12V battery
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Car won't go 'Ready'
Fix: Replace
€100–250
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
EDC (6 / 7-speed, dry clutch)
EDC clutch / actuator wear
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Judder, jerky shifts, 'check gearbox'
Fix: Clutch replacement, actuator, software
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| 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 by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 1,959 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.5 % | 5.5 % |
| Suspension | 1.0 % | 1.1 % |
| Steering | 0.5 % | 1.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.0 % | 9.7 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 11.2 % | 22.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.9 % | 1.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 3.7 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 70,365, of which 53 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Petrol | 34.0 % | 2022–2025 | 156 g/km | 6.9 L |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 70 kW (95 hp) · Diesel | 32.1 % | 2022–2025 | 138 g/km | 5.3 L |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 75 kW (102 hp) · Petrol | 14.4 % | 2022–2025 | 155 g/km | 6.9 L |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Diesel | 13.1 % | 2022–2025 | 143 g/km | 5.5 L |
| Electric (Renault Zoe / Twingo E-Tech)90 kW (122 hp) · Electric | 4.4 % | 2023–2025 | — | — |
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.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (2). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Doors / locks / lids Rear Door Top Door Strikers01/09/2025 · R/2025/254
- Doors / locks / lids Rear door hinges28/01/2025 · R/2025/032
Common questions
Does the Renault Kangoo III have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282): chain; 1.5 dCi (K9K): belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo.
What are the known problems with the Renault Kangoo III?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearing wear (180,000–280,000 km, €1,500–3,000); on-board charger (AC) faults (60,000–180,000 km, €500–2,500); EDC clutch / actuator wear (60,000–160,000 km, €800–2,000); catalytic converter (180,000–260,000 km, €500–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Renault Kangoo III most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (11.2 %), tyres and wheels (5.0 %), brakes (1.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Kangoo III?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (2 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: knock under load; 'Charging impossible' on AC. 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 A-Class (W177) 2018–Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Renault Kadjar 2015–2022Renault Captur II 2019–Nissan Qashqai (J12) 2021–Renault Clio V 2019–Nissan Micra (K14) 2016–2023
Other Renault models
Renault Austral 2022–Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric 2022–Renault Arkana 2019–Renault 5 E-Tech 2024–Renault Scénic E-Tech Electric 2024–Renault Koleos II 2016–Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Scénic IV 2016–2022Renault Espace V 2015–2023Renault Talisman 2015–2022
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