Renault Austral Problems by Year
Renault’s sharp-looking replacement for the Kadjar. It uses a sophisticated Google-based infotainment system and a complex E-Tech hybrid powertrain. While refined, early cars have been plagued by software bugs and occasional hybrid system errors.
Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.
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View Austral DirectoryBuying Tips for the Renault Austral
- ✓Ensure all software updates (OTA or dealer) have been applied to resolve "OpenR Link" infotainment bugs
- ✓Check the VIN for the 2025 Electronic Parking Brake recall
- ✓Test the E-Tech transition; it should move between electric and petrol power without a major jolt
- ✓Verify that the 12V battery backup system is healthy to avoid "Impossible Restart" messages