- Engine / equipment
- Renault Twingo II (1.2 16V, 1.2 TCe, 1.6 RS and 1.5 dCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2014
- Symptoms
- Roadworthiness defects in the suspension, joints, lights and brakes (discs and lines) from the fifth year; oil leaks; a battery that drains; a stiff rear handbrake (2008–2010); spark plugs (2011–2012) and coils on early cars.
- Possible cause described
- TÜV and breakdown-service data. A KBA-supervised recall: the valve collets on the D4F (1.2 16V) and D4Ft (TCe 100) engines can fail and wreck the engine. On diesels, many turbos and high-pressure pumps are recorded.
- Check for the garage
- Check the valve campaign by VIN; check brakes, suspension and lights before the roadworthiness test; test the battery.
- 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.
KNOWN FAULT · Renault
Brakes, suspension, coils and valve collets on the Twingo II
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check the valve campaign by VIN; check brakes, suspension and lights before the roadworthiness test; test the battery.
What are the symptoms?
Roadworthiness defects in the suspension, joints, lights and brakes (discs and lines) from the fifth year; oil leaks; a battery that drains; a stiff rear handbrake (2008–2010); spark plugs (2011–2012) and coils on early cars.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Renault
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Twingo II (1.2 16V, 1.2 TCe, 1.6 RS and 1.5 dCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2014
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Renault Twingo (II)2007–2014
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