KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Espace (VI) common problems.

2023–2026 · Hybrid

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Engines: E-Tech Hybrid 200 (Hybrid)

Applies if: Same E-Tech full hybrid 200 system; campaign 0E8K was documented on the Austral: confirm by VIN.

Gear-selector actuator on the E-Tech 200 hybrid gearboxGearbox

Engine / equipment: E-Tech full hybrid 200 (1.2 turbo three-cylinder with clutchless dog gearbox): Renault Austral, Espace and Rafale
Period mentioned: 2022 onwards
Symptoms: Gearbox fault warning on the dashboard and limited performance; somewhat abrupt or slow shifts, typical of an unsynchronised gearbox.
Possible cause described: Renault recalled the Austral E-Tech full hybrid (campaign 0E8K, letter of January 2024) for a possible gearbox fault: it replaces the selector actuator free of charge. The dog gearbox has no synchronisers, which is why each shift takes about half a second.
Check for the garage: Check campaign 0E8K by VIN in the MyRenault app or at the dealer; if the warning appears, ask for the gearbox codes to be read.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: E-Tech Hybrid 200 (Hybrid)

Applies if: H5F engines with index 601 built up to 30/6/2023 (pump improved from 19/6/2023).

Failed electric water pump on the E-Tech 200: “Risque de casse moteur” and code P26CAF5Cooling

Engine / equipment: E-Tech full hybrid 200 (1.2 turbo three-cylinder H5F): Renault Austral and Espace
Period mentioned: 2022–2023
Symptoms: The instrument panel shows “Risque de casse moteur” (risk of engine damage) and the computer stores code P26CAF5.
Possible cause described: According to L'argus (August 2024), the electric water pump fails on H5F engines with index 601 built up to 30/6/2023; Renault improved the pump from 19/6/2023. The garage replaces the pump.
Check for the garage: With the warning, stop somewhere safe and do not push the engine. At the garage, read code P26CAF5 and check the electric water pump works; check the engine index and the build date.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: E-Tech Hybrid 200 (Hybrid)

Applies if: H5F engines with index 600 or 601 built up to 31/12/2023.

Coolant level drops in the low-temperature circuit of the E-Tech 200: leaking air/water heat exchangerCooling

Engine / equipment: E-Tech full hybrid 200 (1.2 turbo three-cylinder H5F): Renault Austral and Espace
Period mentioned: 2022–2023
Symptoms: The message “injection à contrôler” (check injection) and a falling level in the expansion tank of the low-temperature circuit, with no visible leak.
Possible cause described: According to L'argus (August 2024), on H5F engines with index 600 or 601 built up to 31/12/2023 the air/water heat exchanger (the one that cools the turbo intake air with liquid) leaks coolant.
Check for the garage: The garage first looks for leaks around the whole cooling system; if it finds none, it replaces the air/water heat exchanger. In the meantime, watch the level in the low-temperature tank.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.