2020 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2020 Renault Kwid has 3 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $100 to $650. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2017-2024 Renault Kwid, the Kwid's cable-operated clutch is a chronic complaint across all model years in Brazil: the pedal becomes heavy and stiff, creaks loudly when pressed (owners compare it to an old door hinge or a trumpet sound when reversing), and reverse gear grinds or refuses to engage. Documented causes are the clutch cable losing lubrication and binding, the release fork deforming, and pressure-plate diaphragm springs weakening — several owners report symptoms starting under 5,000 km, and the local press (Diarinho) covered a case where a dealership dismissed the noise as 'normal.' Vrum additionally documents a smaller number of more severe gearbox failures where first, second, or reverse stop engaging entirely, some within months of purchase.
Lubricating the old clutch cable quiets the squeak only for a few days — the documented lasting fix is replacing the clutch kit (disc, pressure plate, release bearing) together with a new clutch cable and checking the release fork for deformation. For hard reverse engagement, fully depress the clutch and pause briefly (or pass through a forward gear first) per Renault's own quick guide; persistent grinding after a new clutch indicates the cable/fork repair was incomplete. Total gearbox failures on cars in warranty should be replaced by Renault under warranty.
On the 2017-2023 Renault Kwid, a recurring complaint pattern on the Brazilian Kwid: the AC stops cooling because a refrigerant hose routed low near the engine kinks and develops a pinhole leak, slowly venting the gas — the system still appears to work (panel lights, blower runs) but blows warm or only slightly cool air. The hose leak is reported as especially common on 2018 models, and shops frequently misdiagnose it as a simple gas recharge, which fails again within weeks. There is also a cluster of Reclame Aqui complaints about compressors failing very early (one documented at just 20,000 km, cooling only at high RPM) and abnormal noise/vibration when the compressor engages.
Have the system leak-tested with UV dye or an electronic sniffer before paying for repeat recharges — check the known trouble spot where the hose runs below/near the engine. Replace the leaking hose and recharge with the correct refrigerant quantity; if the compressor only cools at high RPM or is noisy, test compressor output pressure and replace the compressor if it is worn. On cars still in the 3-year factory warranty, insist on warranty coverage since early compressor failure is well documented.
On the 2017-2020 Renault Kwid, pre-facelift Kwids used small 215 mm solid (non-ventilated) front brake discs that overheat under sustained or hard use, leading to fade on long descents and disc warping that owners feel as violent pedal pulsation and steering wheel vibration when braking — often accompanied by metallic noise even with new pads. The trade magazine O Mecânico documents that Renault replaced the solid discs with larger 238 mm ventilated discs in the 2019/2020 line update specifically to improve sustained-braking efficiency and reduce fading; the solid- and ventilated-disc parts (including pads) are not interchangeable. Brake judder remains one of the most commonly cited chronic complaints on early cars in Brazilian owner-problem roundups.
On pre-facelift cars with pedal pulsation, replace (not machine) the warped front discs and pads as an axle set — aftermarket ventilated-disc kits for the facelift hub are sold in Brazil, but the straightforward fix is new quality solid discs and pads matched to the original 215 mm spec. Use engine braking on long descents to limit heat buildup. If vibration persists after new discs, have hub runout and wheel bearing seating checked, as improper mounting also causes judder.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2020-2020 Renault Kwid has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Heavy, Squeaky Clutch and Reverse-Gear Grinding, Air Conditioning Failure — Refrigerant Hose Leak and Early Compressor Faults, Brake Judder and Fade from Undersized Solid Front Discs (Pre-Facelift). None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2020-2020 Renault Kwid has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Renault Kwid issues range from $100 to $650, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The Kwid's cable-operated clutch is a chronic complaint across all model years in Brazil: the pedal becomes heavy and stiff, creaks loudly when pressed (owners compare it to an old door hinge or a trumpet sound when reversing), and reverse gear grinds or refuses to engage. Docume… Repairs typically run $230-$500. Severity: medium.
A recurring complaint pattern on the Brazilian Kwid: the AC stops cooling because a refrigerant hose routed low near the engine kinks and develops a pinhole leak, slowly venting the gas — the system still appears to work (panel lights, blower runs) but blows warm or only slightly… Repairs typically run $150-$650. Severity: medium.
Pre-facelift Kwids used small 215 mm solid (non-ventilated) front brake discs that overheat under sustained or hard use, leading to fade on long descents and disc warping that owners feel as violent pedal pulsation and steering wheel vibration when braking — often accompanied by… Repairs typically run $100-$300. Severity: medium.
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