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AdBlue Issues That May Occur on Renault Vehicles

Model: Renault Captur MK 2 - Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Service warning light

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On Renault vehicles, including newer models, these AdBlue errors can easily occur: warning light on with no obvious error codes in the ECU; messages such as "start impossible in X miles" or "pollution control system fault"; diagnostics showing no fault codes in either the engine ECU or AdBlue control unit.

This happens due to a bug in the AdBlue system software or NOx sensors sending incorrect signals to the control unit.

The first step is to perform a software update at a Renault workshop, which corrects the AdBlue control algorithms and resolves false positives. As a temporary measure, you can manually reset by turning off the vehicle and waiting 10 minutes, then driving about 12 miles on extra-urban roads to regenerate the system.

If the mechanic suggests replacing the tank immediately, always request a software update first, as this often resolves the issue!


Posted on 22 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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