KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Captur (II) 1.5 Blue dCi (K9K) common problems.

2019–2026 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Electronics, EDC gearbox and suspension on the Captur IIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Captur II (petrol, LPG, diesel and E-Tech)
Period mentioned: 2019 onwards
Symptoms: Infotainment, lane assist, tyre-pressure monitoring and stop-start faults; a trip meter that resets itself; harsh EDC shifts; at the roadworthiness test, suspension and handbrake; direct-injection carbon over time.
Possible cause described: The German guide says the chain and oil consumption of earlier TCe engines are no longer an issue; updates do not always fix the electronics. The ADAC rates 2019 and 2020 poorly. A recall for the towing mass missing from the papers (2019–2020).
Check for the garage: Ask for software updates; test the EDC in traffic; check suspension and handbrake; check the campaign by VIN.
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.

Clogged particulate filter on the 1.5 dCiExhaust and emissions

Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K) with particulate filter
Period mentioned: 2010 onwards
Symptoms: Particulate-filter or emissions warning, limp mode with loss of power and frequent regenerations.
Possible cause described: The filter clogs, especially on cars that mostly make short town trips and never complete a regeneration.
Check for the garage: Read the soot load with a diagnostic tool, run a forced regeneration at the garage and check the differential-pressure sensors and EGR. Make long road trips now and then.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; from a regeneration to replacing the filter.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.