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Renault 5 E-Tech problems (2024–today)

The only engine of the Renault 5 E-Tech that we have documented, the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small), has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution».[1][2][3]

Outside the engine: Outside the drivetrain, sources mostly record software faults and warnings (5 of 11 testimonies on Fiches-auto.fr; «a recurring issue» on Gebrauchtwagenberater.de) and some clicking from the front axle. The inverter and battery campaigns are covered in the electric drivetrain entry.[1][4]

Renault 5 E-Tech (2024–today)
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468107.4out of 10

Renault 5 E-Tech rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 5 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Limited evidence: it has been on sale for less than 4 years, too little time for its faults to appear, so a score this high is not yet included in the rankings. How it is calculated

  • Electric motor6.23 faults
  • Gearbox9.61 fault
  • Suspension10.0No documented faults
  • Brakes10.0No documented faults
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering10.0No documented faults
  • Electrical system10.0No documented faults
  • Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
  • Electronics and infotainment8.91 fault
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

The weak points of the Renault 5 E-Tech

  1. 1Critical severity: Anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) engine
  2. 2Medium severity: Motor inverter: no-start fault and 0EN5 campaign reprogrammingRenault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) engine
  3. 3Low severity: Software faults, dashboard warnings and app issues on the Renault 5 E-TechElectronics and infotainment
  4. 4Medium severity: Rejections, errors and charging interruptions on the R5 E-TechRenault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) engine
  5. 5Low severity: Clicking from the front axle and driveshafts on the Renault 5 E-TechGearbox 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

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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 5 E-Tech
since 2024[1][5]
Names
Renault 5 E-Tech electric 95 CV (40 kWh) · Renault 5 E-Tech electric 120 CV (40 kWh) · Renault 5 E-Tech electric 150 CV (52 kWh)
Faults that affect it
3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
38
Moderate risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

Faults that affect the 5 E-Tech

  1. Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryAnode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)In March 2026 a preventive campaign for the 52 kWh R5 E-Tech built between 12/12/2025 and 28/01/2026 was notified on Safety Gate (SR/00796/26): a supplier production defect can lift the anode off a cell, with a risk of internal short circuit and fire.
  2. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPower electronicsMotor inverter: no-start fault and 0EN5 campaign reprogrammingIn 2025 Renault reprogrammed the inverter control unit on around 15,700 R5 E-Tech and Alpine A290 built between September and December 2024, because inappropriate monitoring modes could prevent the car from starting. The work takes about 30 minutes and is free.
  3. Medium severityFrequency: RareChargingRejections, errors and charging interruptions on the R5 E-TechFiches-auto.fr records 2 of 11 reports about the charger or the R5's charging port: error messages, a wrong charge-time indication, or charging cut off because the car misreads the power supply. It is a small sample from a single source.

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

Faults of the Renault 5 E-Tech outside the engine

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

Checklist for buying a used Renault 5 E-Tech

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 Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) (since 2024)

Anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)

Critical severity

Motor inverter: no-start fault and 0EN5 campaign reprogramming

Medium severity

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

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Renault 5 E-Tech

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 Renault 5 E-Tech reliable?

The only engine of the Renault 5 E-Tech that we have documented, the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small), has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution». Outside the drivetrain, sources mostly record software faults and warnings (5 of 11 testimonies on Fiches-auto.fr; «a recurring issue» on Gebrauchtwagenberater.de) and some clicking from the front axle. The inverter and battery campaigns are covered in the electric drivetrain entry.

What problems does the Renault 5 E-Tech have apart from the engine?

Outside the drivetrain, sources mostly record software faults and warnings (5 of 11 testimonies on Fiches-auto.fr; «a recurring issue» on Gebrauchtwagenberater.de) and some clicking from the front axle. The inverter and battery campaigns are covered in the electric drivetrain entry. The most important documented faults are: software faults, dashboard warnings and app issues on the Renault 5 E-Tech (electronics and infotainment, low severity) and clicking from the front axle and driveshafts on the Renault 5 E-Tech (gearbox and clutch, low severity).[1][4]

What faults does the Renault 5 E-Tech have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign) (Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small), critical severity), motor inverter: no-start fault and 0EN5 campaign reprogramming (Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small), medium severity) and rejections, errors and charging interruptions on the R5 E-Tech (Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small), medium severity).

What is the best year to buy a Renault 5 E-Tech?

According to our rating by year, the best is 2024 (8.4/10); the worst rated is 2025 (7.7/10). 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.

Sources

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

  1. Fiabilité Renault R5 E-tech (2024) (11 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  2. Grosse alerte chez Renault : 16 000 véhicules rappelés en urgenceL'Automobiliste · General press · published 5 March 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  3. 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
  4. Renault 5 E-Tech: Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 14 August 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  5. Renault 5 E-TechWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  6. 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