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Alpine A110 problems (2017–2026)

The only engine of the Alpine A110 that we have documented, the 1.8 TCe, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «With caution».[1][2]

Outside the engine: Beyond the engine, the A110 mainly has small-number Safety Gate recalls (bonnet lock and sports exhaust wiring in 2019, a chassis in January 2023, and wheels on the A110 R in 2024) and, in early series, premature wear of the EDC gearbox clutch, which Alpine corrects in the workshop without an official recall.[3][4][5][6][7]

Alpine A110 (2017–2026)
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468106.2out of 10

Alpine A110 rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 7 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine6.82 faults
  • Gearbox8.61 fault
  • Suspension7.11 fault
  • Brakes10.0No documented faults
  • Tyres and wheels8.61 fault
  • Steering10.0No documented faults
  • Electrical system8.61 fault
  • Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.91 fault
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

Ranked 34 of 93 among the compact cars with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the Alpine A110

  1. 1Critical severity: Chassis that can deform on A110s built from 6 to 11 January 2023Suspension
  2. 2High severity: A110 oil pressure solenoid valve sticking in 2018–2019 cars1.8 TCe engine
  3. 3High severity: A110 fuel pump that can leave the car unable to start when hot1.8 TCe engine
  4. 4High severity: Front bonnet lock with loose screws on 2017–2019 A110Bodywork and interior
  5. 5Medium severity: Premature wear of the EDC gearbox clutch in early Alpine A110sGearbox and clutch

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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Outside the engine

5 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Safety Gate alert 4/2025: marking of the rear wheels. See the campaigns for the Alpine A110

10 sourcesHow we work

1.8 TCe

Renault-Alpine 1.8 TCe (M5P) · Petrol

In the A110
2017–2026[8][9]
Names
A110 · A110 S · A110 R · A110 R Ultime
Faults that affect it
2 · all of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
32
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.8 TCe 252–350 hp (M5P, Alpine A110, 2017–2026)2017–2026 · 252–350 hp · M5P

    With caution

    The oil recall (A110s up to July 2019) and the fuel pump recall (built before May 2022) affect specific units. Check by VIN that the work has been carried out. Beyond that, there are no documented endemic faults with the engine.[1][2]

Faults that affect the A110

  1. High severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationA110 oil pressure solenoid valve sticking in 2018–2019 carsYes, on early-series A110s. In 2019 Alpine issued a recall because metal particles can jam the oil pump solenoid valve in the high-pressure position. L'argus reports abnormal noise, a “risk of engine failure” warning and, in the worst case, engine failure.
  2. High severityFrequency: OccasionalFuelA110 fuel pump that can leave the car unable to start when hotYes. In 2021 Alpine issued a recall for the fuel pump (2,849 A110s in France, built from 1 October 2018 to 4 November 2020), and in October 2023 another one for the same part: in strong heat the car may fail to start or lose power.

A110 1.8 TCe pageAll versions and faults of the 1.8 TCe

Faults of the Alpine A110 outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

Checklist for buying a used Alpine A110

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.8 TCe (2017–2026)

A110 oil pressure solenoid valve sticking in 2018–2019 cars

High severity

A110 fuel pump that can leave the car unable to start when hot

High severity

Wear parts for the Alpine A110

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Alpine A110 reliable?

The only engine of the Alpine A110 that we have documented, the 1.8 TCe, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «With caution». Beyond the engine, the A110 mainly has small-number Safety Gate recalls (bonnet lock and sports exhaust wiring in 2019, a chassis in January 2023, and wheels on the A110 R in 2024) and, in early series, premature wear of the EDC gearbox clutch, which Alpine corrects in the workshop without an official recall.

What problems does the Alpine A110 have apart from the engine?

Beyond the engine, the A110 mainly has small-number Safety Gate recalls (bonnet lock and sports exhaust wiring in 2019, a chassis in January 2023, and wheels on the A110 R in 2024) and, in early series, premature wear of the EDC gearbox clutch, which Alpine corrects in the workshop without an official recall. The most important documented faults are: chassis that can deform on A110s built from 6 to 11 January 2023 (suspension, critical severity), front bonnet lock with loose screws on 2017–2019 A110 (bodywork and interior, high severity), premature wear of the EDC gearbox clutch in early Alpine A110s (gearbox and clutch, medium severity) and wiring and fuse for the sports exhaust valve can burn out on 2017–2019 A110 (electrical system, medium severity).[3][4][5][6][7]

What faults does the Alpine A110 have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: a110 oil pressure solenoid valve sticking in 2018–2019 cars (1.8 TCe, high severity) and a110 fuel pump that can leave the car unable to start when hot (1.8 TCe, high severity).

What is the best year to buy a Alpine A110?

According to our rating by year, the best are 2026 and 2025 (8.6/10); the worst rated is 2023 (6.4/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the Alpine A110 have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 5 campaigns for the Alpine A110, such as safety Gate alert 4/2025: marking of the rear wheels (2025). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[7]

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Rappels Alpine A110 (2019). Risque de casse moteurL'argus · Motoring press · published 28 August 2019 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
  2. Alpine A110. Un nouveau rappel pour remplacer des pompes à essenceL'argus · Motoring press · published 25 October 2023 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
  3. Alpine A110 (2017 – 2019): accident, bodywork, front hood lock (Safety Gate A12/1018/19)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 14 July 2019 · consulted 31 October 2026
  4. Alpine A110 (2017 – 2018): electronic, engine, sports exhaust wiring (Safety Gate A12/1017/19)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 14 July 2019 · consulted 31 October 2026
  5. Alpine A110 (2023): accident, suspension (Safety Gate A12/00862/23)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 23 April 2023 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in Spanish
  6. Alpine A110. Un problème d'usure prématurée de l'embrayageL'argus · Motoring press · published 19 October 2022 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
  7. Alpine A110 R (2024): accident, tyres (Safety Gate OU/00007/25)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 24 January 2025 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
  8. Alpine A110 (2017)Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026
  9. Alpine A110 (2017)Wikipedia (fr) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
  10. L'A110 rappelée par Alpine pour un problème lors de fortes chaleursPlanète Renault · Motoring press · published 31 October 2023 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French