Renault 5 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 95, 120 and 150 hp problems
The Renault 5 E-Tech used the 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) from 2024 (Renault 5 E-Tech electric 95 CV (40 kWh), Renault 5 E-Tech electric 120 CV (40 kWh) and Renault 5 E-Tech electric 150 CV (52 kWh)). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)” (critical severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”.
Engine score on this car
6.2 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the 5 E-Tech. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Renault 5 E-Tech
7.4 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Renault AmpR Small: motor síncrono de excitación externa de 70 a 110 kW and baterías NMC de 40 and 52 kWh · Electrical
- 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
Verdict for the versions it uses
R5 E-Tech EV40 95 hp (70 kW, 40 kWh battery, 2024-present)since 2024 · 95 hp
With cautionNo owner reports on Fiches-auto.fr for this version; if it is a 2024 car, confirm with the VIN that the inverter reprogramming (0EN5 campaign) has been carried out.[2][3]
R5 E-Tech EV40 120 hp (90 kW, 40 kWh battery, 2024-present)since 2024 · 120 hp
With cautionAlso no reports on Fiches-auto.fr; same checks as the 95 hp version (0EN5 campaign on 2024 units).[2][3]
R5 E-Tech EV52 150 hp (110 kW, 52 kWh battery, 2024-present)since 2024 · 150 hp
With cautionIt 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.[2][4]
Faults that affect the 5 E-Tech
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
All versions and faults of the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)
What to check before buying a used Renault 5 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 95, 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 2024)
Anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)
Critical severityFaults of the Renault 5 E-Tech outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Low severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentSoftware faults, dashboard warnings and app issues on the Renault 5 E-TechFiches-auto.fr counts 5 of 11 testimonies about electronics, and Gebrauchtwagenberater.de mentions assistance warnings, screens that reset and app faults; they usually disappear after a restart, and in some cases a software update or a workshop visit was needed.
- Low severityFrequency: RareGearbox and clutchClicking from the front axle and driveshafts on the Renault 5 E-TechGebrauchtwagenberater.de reports a build-up of clicking or knocking from the front axle when manoeuvring or turning, with some owners taking the car to a workshop for noises from the driveshaft area; the source does not yet know whether it is a series defect.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault 5 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 95, 120 and 150 hp reliable?
The Renault 5 E-Tech used the 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) from 2024 (Renault 5 E-Tech electric 95 CV (40 kWh), Renault 5 E-Tech electric 120 CV (40 kWh) and Renault 5 E-Tech electric 150 CV (52 kWh)). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign)” (critical severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”.
What faults does the Renault 5 E-Tech 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small) 95, 120 and 150 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign) (critical severity), motor inverter: no-start fault and 0EN5 campaign reprogramming (medium severity) and rejections, errors and charging interruptions on the R5 E-Tech (medium severity).
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Sources
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- Renault 5 E-TechWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
- 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
- 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
- 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