KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Talisman 1.5 dCi (K9K) common problems.

2015–2022 · 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.

Battery, electronics and campaigns on the TalismanKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Talisman (TCe and dCi)
Period mentioned: 2015–2022
Symptoms: A battery that drains and will not start (also in ADAC data), R-Link, wireless charger, flickering ambient lighting; on petrol, oil leaks from the front cover and carbon build-up; on diesels, typical high-mileage wear.
Possible cause described: Many recalls, mostly 2015–2016: front brake hoses, seats that could fold, dashboard trim, an ABS unit with swarf (26/2–22/4/2016), curtain airbags, child lock, an engine that could stall (2015) and a fuel line (20/9/2018–27/5/2019).
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; test the battery and its standby drain.
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.