KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Mégane (IV) 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) common problems.

2016–2023 · Petrol

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.

1.2 TCe chain, EDC gearbox and campaigns on the Mégane IVKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Mégane IV (petrol, diesel and E-Tech)
Period mentioned: 2016–2023
Symptoms: Chain noise on start-up on the 1.2 TCe (H5F); an EDC gearbox that overheats or jerks when pulling away (especially GT TCe 205); drop links; at the roadworthiness test, suspension and lights.
Possible cause described: The guide rates the 1.3 TCe as reliable. Recalls: GT clutch (1/11/2015–23/1/2017), particles in the oil-pressure valve of the R.S. M5P (1/12/2017–6/5/2019), R9N fuel line (8/11/2018–20/6/2019), curtain airbags and child lock (2016).
Check for the garage: Check the campaigns by VIN; change the EDC oil every 50,000–60,000 km; listen to the 1.2 TCe chain.
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.

Stretched timing chain on the 0.9 and 1.2 TCeValve timing

Engine / equipment: 0.9 TCe (H4Bt) and 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) turbo petrol
Period mentioned: Approx. 2012–2020
Symptoms: Metallic chain rattle, especially when cold or at idle; engine light with a crankshaft–camshaft correlation code; in serious cases the chain jumps and damages the valves.
Possible cause described: The chain, meant to last the engine’s life, can stretch early; tensioners and plastic guides wear, and very long oil-change intervals speed up the wear.
Check for the garage: With any chain noise or a P0016 code, diagnose straight away: measure the stretch and check the tensioner and guides before the timing jumps. Shorten oil-change intervals.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote for the chain kit.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.