KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Twingo (II) 1.5 dCi (K9K) common problems.

2007–2014 · 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.

Brakes, suspension, coils and valve collets on the Twingo IIKnown weak points

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.

1.5 dCi timing belt or pulley failureValve timing

Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K)
Period mentioned: 2009–2011
Symptoms: Noise or squeal around the belts; if the timing belt breaks, the engine stops suddenly and can be badly damaged.
Possible cause described: On 2009–2011 engines, pulleys and timing or auxiliary belts were reported to break.
Check for the garage: Keep to the timing-belt interval and always replace the full kit (belt, rollers and pulleys); check the auxiliary belt and its pulley.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a timing-kit quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.