Renault Captur (I) 1.5 dCi (K9K): known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.5 dCi (K9K) in the Renault Captur (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Engine noise (up to 15/02/2015); Will not start; Loss of power (up to 22/07/2015); Vibration at 110–120 km/h on the dCi (up to 03/09/2015); Coolant leak (up to 18/12/2017); Will not start after a long trip in sub-zero temperatures (frost in the intercooler melts and locks the engine); [0.9 TCe-1.2 TCe-1.5 dCi] Loss of power (up to 23/10/2015); Knocking in the engine bay (up to 06/06/2019); Brake fluid leaks from the cap when the car is on a slope (up to 11/05/2017); Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Engine noise (up to 15/02/2015): Timing belt and tensioner. 2) Will not start: Fuel pump (up to 11/06/2015), fuse and/or starter motor. 3) Loss of power (up to 22/07/2015): Exhaust flap. 4) Vibration at 110–120 km/h on the dCi (up to 03/09/2015): Clutch and flywheel. 5) Coolant leak (up to 18/12/2017): Radiator hose. 6) Will not start after a long trip in sub-zero temperatures (frost in the intercooler melts and locks the engine): Fit a cover to the intercooler; covered up to 7 years or 200,000 km. 7) [0.9 TCe-1.2 TCe-1.5 dCi] Loss of power (up to 23/10/2015): Engine wiring. 8) Knocking in the engine bay (up to 06/06/2019): Air filter box inlet duct. 9) Brake fluid leaks from the cap when the car is on a slope (up to 11/05/2017): Brake fluid reservoir. 10) Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017): Radiator or even engine to be replaced.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database