Common Problems with the
2022 Renault Arkana

The 1.6-litre E-Tech full-hybrid system uses a clutchless dog-ring multi-mode gearbox and dual electric motors. On 2021 to 2023 cars, owners report noticeable hesitation, driveline snatch, or flat spots when transitioning between EV mode and the petrol engine under acceleration. In severe cases, calibration glitches in the hybrid inverter or temperature sensors trigger warning lights and drop the car into limp-home mode. Renault issued ECU/TCU recalibrations to smooth dog-clutch engagement and resolve false sensor alerts.

On early Arkana models built between late 2019 and late 2021, the electronic control calculator for the electric power steering can suffer thermal overload during prolonged low-speed manoeuvring or full-lock parking. Overheating management circuitry causes sudden, temporary loss of power assistance, dramatically increasing steering effort and prompting safety recall DVSA R/2022/045. Remedy requires dealer ECU reprogramming with updated thermal parameters, or full steering column ECU replacement if damaged.

The 7-inch or 9.3-inch Easy Link touchscreen controls audio, navigation, vehicle settings, and smartphone mirroring. UK owners report software freezing, sluggish touch response, sudden reboots while driving, and dropped CarPlay or Android Auto connections. Because driving assistance settings and the reversing camera rely on this display, screen lockups cause real inconvenience. Most issues stem from early firmware bugs, resolved through over-the-air updates or dealer reflashing, though faulty hardware modules require replacement.