Renault Clio (V) E-Tech Hybrid 140 / 145: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

E-Tech Hybrid 140 / 145 in the Renault Clio (V)

Period mentioned

2019–2026

Symptoms

"Risk of gearbox damage" message in cold weather (up to 31/05/2021); Will not start (up to 29/03/2022); "Check electrical system" message (up to 06/04/2022); Engine revs flare or gear changes feel late (up to 03/06/2022); Engine stalls when accelerating (up to 30/06/2022); Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019); Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021); 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021); Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022); Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021); Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020)

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) "Risk of gearbox damage" message in cold weather (up to 31/05/2021): Reprogramming or oil pump. 2) Will not start (up to 29/03/2022): Battery management (BMS) or IME/HSG/EVC/injection control unit reprogramming (up to 19/04/2023). 3) "Check electrical system" message (up to 06/04/2022): HEVC control unit reprogramming. 4) Engine revs flare or gear changes feel late (up to 03/06/2022): Reprogram the HEVC control unit. 5) Engine stalls when accelerating (up to 30/06/2022): Wiring modification. 6) Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019): Earth cable to be rectified. 7) Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021): Body control unit (UCH) reprogramming. 8) 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021): Reprogram or replace the protection and switching unit (UPC) and replace the front door switch. 9) Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022): ABS sensor to be replaced. 10) Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021): Battery terminal to be replaced. 11) Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020): UPC unit 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