Before you buy a used Renault Master (III).
Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.
The essentials.
- 2 documented, sourced faults across its 2 engines.
- That is not much data: if no other faults show up here, it does not mean it has none.
- 11 official recalls on record: ask for the chassis number (VIN) and confirm they have been done.
- According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
Typical faults by engine
The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.
2.3 dCi (M9T)
Diesel
- Cylinder head, turbo and gearbox on the Master III (2.3 dCi)Known weak points
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2024
- Mileage mentioned
- The sheet does not mention a mileage.
Master Z.E. / E-Tech Electric
Electric
- Period mentioned
- 2020–2023
- Mileage mentioned
- The sheet does not mention a mileage.
Which engine has the fewest documented faults?
| Engine | Documented faults | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 dCi (M9T)Diesel | 1 | 10 |
| Master Z.E. / E-Tech ElectricElectric | 1 | 11 |
According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.
Official recalls: ask before you pay
A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.
- Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
- Ask an official Renault dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
- Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
Renault brake recalls (2015–2021)Brakes
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace the part named in the recall. With a brake fault, do not drive.
View full entryRenault steering recalls (2016–2025)Steering
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace or reprogram the part named. If the maker says so, do not drive until repaired.
View full entryRenault recalls for wheel, axle and suspension fixings (2015–2026)Suspension and steering
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; check the tightening and replace the parts named. With noise from a wheel, do not drive.
View full entryRenault recalls for fuel-leak risk (2015–2024)Fuel system
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; with a fuel smell, do not drive and have the circuit checked; protect or replace the part named.
View full entryRenault engine, emissions and software recalls (2015–2025)Powertrain and engine management
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; carry out the reprogramming or replacement it requires.
View full entryRenault electrical and lighting recalls (2018–2020)Electrical and electronic systems
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; correct the wiring, reprogram or replace the part named.
View full entryRenault body recalls: parts that may come loose (2016–2025)Bodywork
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; reinforce, re-bond, tighten or replace the part named.
View full entryRenault steering, suspension and axle recalls (2001–2014)Suspension and steering
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace, reprogram or correct the part named in the recall.
View full entryRenault seat and Isofix recalls (2006–2010)Passive safety / seats
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace, reprogram or correct the part named in the recall.
View full entryOther Renault recalls: tyres, body, gearbox and electrics (2000–2014)Bodywork
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace, reprogram or correct the part named in the recall.
View full entryRenault electric and hybrid vehicle recalls (2017–2025)Electric powertrain
Engines: Master Z.E. / E-Tech Electric (Electric)
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; always use the parking brake until repaired and replace the parts named.
View full entryOn the test drive: what to look and listen for
Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.
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Known weak points
Look out for: A noticeable loss of power with the engine warning light (turbo); stiff or jumping gears that eventually will not engage; occasional cylinder-head cracks; fast wear of shock absorbers, springs, joints, links, discs and brake lines.
Ask them to check: Check power and codes, look for coolant loss, test the gears and check suspension and brakes.
Gearbox
Look out for: Knocks or vibration from the drivetrain; in the worst case, loss of power and power steering.
Ask them to check: Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.
- Cylinder head, turbo and gearbox on the Master III (2.3 dCi)
- Gearbox-mount bolt on the electric Master
- Renault brake recalls (2015–2021)
- Renault steering recalls (2016–2025)
- Renault recalls for wheel, axle and suspension fixings (2015–2026)
- Renault recalls for fuel-leak risk (2015–2024)
- Renault engine, emissions and software recalls (2015–2025)
- Renault electrical and lighting recalls (2018–2020)
- Renault body recalls: parts that may come loose (2016–2025)
- Renault steering, suspension and axle recalls (2001–2014)
- Renault seat and Isofix recalls (2006–2010)
- Other Renault recalls: tyres, body, gearbox and electrics (2000–2014)
- Renault electric and hybrid vehicle recalls (2017–2025)
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