Renault 4 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 120 and 150 hp problems

The Renault 4 E-Tech used the 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) from 2025 (Renault 4 E-Tech electric 120 CV (40 kWh) and Renault 4 E-Tech electric 150 CV (52 kWh)). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)” (critical severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”.

Renault 4 E-Tech (2025–today) — Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.

Engine score on this car

6.8 out of 10Acceptable reliability

Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the 4 E-Tech. How we calculate it

Overall score for the Renault 4 E-Tech

6.8 out of 10Provisional score

Engines and gearboxes only: we have not yet analysed the rest of the car. See breakdown

Reviewed on 30 October 20266 sources How we work

Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)

Renault AmpR Small: motor síncrono de excitación externa de 70 a 110 kW and baterías NMC de 40 and 52 kWh · Electrical

In the 4 E-Tech: since 2025^[1][2][3]
Names: Renault 4 E-Tech electric 120 CV (40 kWh) · Renault 4 E-Tech electric 150 CV (52 kWh)
Faults that affect it: 2 · 1 of high or critical severity

Risk index on this car

Moderate risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

R5 E-Tech EV40 120 hp (90 kW, 40 kWh battery, 2024-present)since 2024 · 120 hp
With caution
Also no reports on Fiches-auto.fr; same checks as the 95 hp version (0EN5 campaign on 2024 units).^[4][5]
R5 E-Tech EV52 150 hp (110 kW, 52 kWh battery, 2024-present)since 2024 · 150 hp
With caution
It is the only version affected by the battery cell campaign (batch built between December 2025 and January 2026) and the one that concentrates the fault reports; check the VIN.^[3][4]

Faults that affect the 4 E-Tech

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) has 3 documented faults in total.

All versions and faults of the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)

What to check before buying a used Renault 4 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 120 and 150 hp

Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.

If it has the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) (since 2025)

Anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)

Critical severity

If it is a 52 kWh built between December 2025 and January 2026, ask the official dealer to check campaign 0F49 against the VIN and to give you proof that it has been carried out.^[3][6]
Ask for a battery state of health (SoH) report and the car's charging history.

Rejections, errors and charging interruptions on the R5 E-Tech

Medium severity

Do a full AC charge and, if the car has the option, a fast DC charge, and check that they are not interrupted or showing errors.^[4]

Buying a Renault 4 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 120 and 150 hp?

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Renault 4 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 120 and 150 hp reliable?

What faults does the Renault 4 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 120 and 150 hp have?

The documented ones that affect this car are: anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign) (critical severity) and rejections, errors and charging interruptions on the R5 E-Tech (medium severity).

Own a Renault 4 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 120 and 150 hp? Tell us what faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.

Sources

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Renault 4 E-TechWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026
Avis Renault R4 E-Tech (versiones EV40 120 ch y EV52 150 ch)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
Rappel Renault 5 et R4 E-Tech : 19 véhicules concernés en France pour un risque de batterieMotorsActu · Motoring press · published 21 March 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Renault R5 E-tech (2024) (11 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
Grosse alerte chez Renault : 16 000 véhicules rappelés en urgenceL'Automobiliste · General press · published 5 March 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
Renault 5 E-Tech (2025 – 2026) EV/Híbrido, incendio: llamada a revisión SR/00796/26car-recalls.eu (Safety Gate UE) · Other source · published 20 March 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish