Skip to content
Emergency

Before you buy a used Renault Clio (V).

2019–2026 · Petrol / LPG / CNG / Hybrid / Diesel · 6 engines

Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.

Renault Clio (V), real photo of this generation
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source

The essentials.

Typical faults by engine

The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.

All versions

Sheets the catalogue links to all 6 of its engines.

  • Renault Clio (V): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
    Period mentioned
    2019–2026
    Mileage mentioned
    What the sheet says: According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Clutch noise with the air conditioning on (up to 19/09/2019): Reprogramming. 2) Creak when pressing the clutch (up to 16/11/2021): Clutch slave cylinder. 3) High-pitched noise while driving with the manual gearbox (up to 12/11/2021): Gear-change cable. 4) [E-Tech hybrid] "Risk of gearbox damage" message (up to 07/03/2021): Reprogramming or even oil pump or gearbox replacement. 5) [E-Tech hybrid] "Electric motor overheating" message and/or loss of drive (from 01/01/2020 to 19/01/2024): Electric motor O-ring to be replaced or gearbox to be replaced; 100% covered for cars under 7 years or 150,000 km. 6) [E-Tech hybrid] "Gearbox overheating" message (from 01/01/2020 to 04/06/2024): Reprogram the injection and HEVC control units.
  • Renault Clio (V): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
    Period mentioned
    2019–2026
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.
  • Renault Clio (V): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
    Period mentioned
    2019–2026
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.
  • Electronics and automatic-gearbox campaign on the Clio VElectrical and electronic systems
    Period mentioned
    2019 onwards
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.

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

1.0 SCe (H4D)

Petrol

1.0 TCe (H4Dt)

Petrol

1.3 TCe (H5Ht)

Petrol

1.0 TCe GLP

LPG / CNG

E-Tech Hybrid 140 / 145

Hybrid

1.5 Blue dCi (K9K)

Diesel

  • Renault Clio (V) 1.5 Blue dCi (K9K): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2019–2026
    Mileage mentioned
    What the sheet says: According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Fuel pump whine in the cabin (up to 27/07/2019): Injection control unit reprogramming. 2) AdBlue light on (from 01/09/2018 to 01/10/2021): Urea pump module (covered up to 5 years or 200,000 km). 3) Injection light on (up to 28/12/2019): Boost air pressure sensor. 4) Injection light on (up to November 2020): Reprogramming. 5) Orange warning light on (up to 06/03/2020): Engine water/oil heat exchanger. 6) Oil consumption or even engine failure (K9K Gen8) (from 01/05/2018 to 14/03/2020): Reprogramming or engine replacement (customer satisfaction plan since 2022). 7) "Adjust oil level" message (up to 09/06/2020): Reprogramming. 8) Timing noise (up to 31/12/2020): Tensioner pulley. 9) Engine oil light on (from 01/01/2017 to 06/03/2020): Water/oil heat exchanger. 10) Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020): UPC unit to be replaced. 11) OBD and/or SCR light on: Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensors. 12) OBD light on (up to 31/12/2022): NOx sensor cleaning. 13) Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019): Earth cable to be rectified. 14) Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021): Body control unit (UCH) reprogramming. 15) 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021): Reprogram or replace the protection and switching unit (UPC) and replace the front door switch. 16) Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022): ABS sensor to be replaced. 17) Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021): Battery terminal to be replaced.
  • Clogged particulate filter on the 1.5 dCiExhaust and emissions
    Period mentioned
    2010 onwards
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.

Which engine has the fewest documented faults?

Documented faults and recalls by engine for the Renault Clio (V)
EngineDocumented faultsRecalls
1.0 SCe (H4D)PetrolFewest documented51 with conditions3
1.0 TCe (H4Dt)PetrolFewest documented51 with conditions3
1.3 TCe (H5Ht)PetrolFewest documented51 with conditions3
1.0 TCe GLPLPG / CNGFewest documented51 with conditions3
E-Tech Hybrid 140 / 145Hybrid62 with conditions4
1.5 Blue dCi (K9K)Diesel61 with conditions3

According to the data we have, the engines with the fewest documented faults are: 1.0 SCe (H4D) (Petrol), 1.0 TCe (H4Dt) (Petrol), 1.3 TCe (H5Ht) (Petrol), 1.0 TCe GLP (LPG / CNG).

By fuel type, the one with the fewest documented faults is: LPG / CNG.

We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.

Official recalls: ask before you pay

A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.

  1. Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
  2. Ask an official Renault dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
  3. Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
Renault steering recalls (2016–2025)Steering

How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace or reprogram the part named. If the maker says so, do not drive until repaired.

View full entry
Renault recalls for wheel, axle and suspension fixings (2015–2026)Suspension and steering

How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; check the tightening and replace the parts named. With noise from a wheel, do not drive.

View full entry
Renault engine, emissions and software recalls (2015–2025)Powertrain and engine management

How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; carry out the reprogramming or replacement it requires.

View full entry
1.6 E-Tech hybrid recall: gearbox overheating warning for no reason (2024)Gearbox

Engines: E-Tech Hybrid 140 / 145 (Hybrid)

How to check it: Ask a Renault dealer, with the car's details, whether yours is in this recall.

View full entry

On the test drive: what to look and listen for

Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.

0 of 12 checked

Engine

  • Look out for: OBD or particulate filter light on (from 21/07/2020 to 08/03/2022); Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019); Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021); 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021); Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022); Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021); Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

  • Look out for: OBD light and/or "check injection" message; Lack of power (from 19/07/2018 to 01/08/2023); Lack of power or torque, jerking, will not start (from 30/06/2019 to 24/12/2021); Metallic turbo noise (from 19/07/2019 to 05/07/2022); Faults caused by coolant in the ignition coil wells (from 21/07/2020 to 09/09/2022); Engine faults and injection light on (from 21/07/2020 to 24/11/2022); [1.0 SCe/1.0 TCe] OBD or particulate filter light on (from 21/07/2020 to 08/03/2022); [1.0 TCe/1.3 TCe] Oil pressure light on (up to 31/12/2022); Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019); Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021); 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021); Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022); Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021); Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

  • Look out for: Injection light on (up to 18/07/2019); Lack of power (from 01/07/2017 to 19/06/2020); Injection light on, or lack of power (up to 31/12/2020); [1.0 TCe/1.3 TCe] Oil pressure light on (up to 31/12/2022); Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019); Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021); 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021); Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022); Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021); Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

  • Look out for: Faults when running on LPG (from 28/10/2019 to 22/03/2024); Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019); Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021); 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021); Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022); Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021); Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

  • Look out for: "Risk of gearbox damage" message in cold weather (up to 31/05/2021); Will not start (up to 29/03/2022); "Check electrical system" message (up to 06/04/2022); Engine revs flare or gear changes feel late (up to 03/06/2022); Engine stalls when accelerating (up to 30/06/2022); Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019); Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021); 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021); Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022); Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021); Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

  • Look out for: Fuel pump whine in the cabin (up to 27/07/2019); AdBlue light on (from 01/09/2018 to 01/10/2021); Injection light on (up to 28/12/2019); Injection light on (up to November 2020); Orange warning light on (up to 06/03/2020); Oil consumption or even engine failure (K9K Gen8) (from 01/05/2018 to 14/03/2020); "Adjust oil level" message (up to 09/06/2020); Timing noise (up to 31/12/2020); Engine oil light on (from 01/01/2017 to 06/03/2020); Stop & Start does not restart the engine (up to 26/08/2020); OBD and/or SCR light on; OBD light on (up to 31/12/2022); Jerking, radio and climate control cut out… (up to the end of December 2019); Will not start and the steering is locked (up to 31/03/2021); 12 V battery flat (from 01/01/2020 to 27/08/2021); Will not start and the multimedia does not switch on (from 01/01/2019 to 17/01/2022); Various electrical faults (up to 31/05/2021)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Gearbox

  • Look out for: Clutch noise with the air conditioning on (up to 19/09/2019); Creak when pressing the clutch (up to 16/11/2021); High-pitched noise while driving with the manual gearbox (up to 12/11/2021); [E-Tech hybrid] "Risk of gearbox damage" message (up to 07/03/2021); [E-Tech hybrid] "Electric motor overheating" message and/or loss of drive (from 01/01/2020 to 19/01/2024); [E-Tech hybrid] "Gearbox overheating" message (from 01/01/2020 to 04/06/2024)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

  • Look out for: “Stop” warning with the message “electrical fault, danger”, loss of drive and the car stranded.

    Ask them to check: Ask Renault by VIN whether the reprogramming was done; with the warning, stop somewhere safe.

Suspension and steering

  • Look out for: Noise under the car with the TCe 130; ESP light comes on for no reason (up to 23/07/2019); Front axle knocking (up to 30/06/2021); Front brake knocking (up to 31/12/2021)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Electrical and electronic systems

  • Look out for: Driver's window does not go fully down (up to 17/09/2019); Lane keeping assist is too abrupt (up to 17/10/2019); "Check front radar" or "check hill start assist" message (up to the end of March 2020); Dashboard rattle near the fuse cover storage (up to 30/06/2020); 7-inch instrument display does not switch on (up to 30/06/2020); Whine from the Bose sound system (up to 15/07/2020); Connected services unavailable; "My car finder" shows the wrong position (up to 15/07/2020); No information on the dashboard (up to July 2020); Manual air conditioning cools poorly in Eco mode; 9.3-inch touchscreen fault (up to 11/09/2020); White vertical lines on the 7-inch Easy Link screen of the 1.6 Hybrid (up to 28/10/2020); Easy Link screen black (from 01/11/2021 to 08/02/2022); Air conditioning faults with the Sanden compressor (from 01/01/2019 to 07/05/2021)

    Ask them to check: Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

  • Look out for: Infotainment that shuts down, false emergency-braking warnings, faults in the stop-start system and reversing camera.

    Ask them to check: Ask the dealer for software updates and check the battery; check the selector campaign by VIN.

Exhaust and emissions

  • Look out for: Particulate-filter or emissions warning, limp mode with loss of power and frequent regenerations.

    Ask them to check: 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.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.

More Renault buying guides

View the model pageAll buying guides