Renault Captur II (2019–today)
Renault Captur II E-Tech Híbrido 145 and 160 hp problems
The Renault Captur II used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2020 (E-Tech Hybrid 145 and E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Renault Captur II, the safest option is the 1.3 TCe.
Engine score on this car
7.9 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Captur II. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Renault Captur II
7.0 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Renault-Dacia E-Tech Híbrido (H4M 1.6 and HR12 1.2 Turbo, caja multimodo) · Petrol
- In the Captur II
- since 2020[1]
- Names
- E-Tech Hybrid 145 · E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160
- Faults that affect it
- 3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the versions it uses
1.6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 140-145 (H4M, 2020+)since 2020 · 140–145 hp · H4M
With cautionThe engine and battery have no documented internal faults, but the multi-mode gearbox shared by all E-Tech versions does have a frequent failure pattern across several models (see the gearbox fault); it is worth checking the campaign history before buying.[2][3]
1.6 E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160 (H4M, 2020-2023)2020–2023 · 160 hp · H4M
With cautionIt shares the multi-mode gearbox with the other E-Tech versions and the same documented fault pattern; as it also carries a higher-capacity battery and more powerful electronics, its campaign history should also be checked.[4]
Faults that affect the Captur II
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The E-Tech Híbrido has 4 documented faults in total.
- High severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionMulti-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)On the Clio, Captur, Arkana, Austral, Duster and Jogger with the E-Tech engine, reports describe a risk of the multi-mode gearbox breaking and being replaced. Renault has launched a campaign over a primary shaft seal fault (2020-January 2024, ~150,000 vehicles) that lets oil into the electric motor.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsHybrid system electrical fault with "DANGER" warning and car won't startSome Renault E-Techs show an "electrical problem DANGER" warning on the instrument panel and the car may not start or may lose electrical functions. Renault has launched a reprogramming campaign for vehicles built between April 2020 and April 2023 (around 154,000 vehicles).
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics12 V battery going flat or needing early replacementSeveral Clio, Arkana and Austral owners with the E-Tech engine document premature replacement of the 12 V auxiliary battery, in one case twice in the first year. It is not the most widespread fault of the system, but it appears repeatedly across different models.
What to check before buying a used Renault Captur II E-Tech Híbrido 145 and 160 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 E-Tech Híbrido (since 2020)
Multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)
High severity12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement
Medium severityOther engines and gearboxes of the Renault Captur II
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Renault Captur II outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesP lock and parking brake not engaging properly due to a misaligned sensor (campaigns 0EWQ and 0EY9)On the Captur II built between April 2024 and May 2025, the position sensor of the parking brake actuator may be misaligned, and the P-position latch may not engage properly when the engine is switched off, the seatbelt is released or the door is opened. The assisted parking brake still works. Renault replaces the actuator.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentResets and freezes of the Easy Link multimedia screenMany Captur II owners describe the Easy Link screen freezing, restarting by itself or losing the reversing camera and Bluetooth, and Gebrauchtwagenberater cites the multimedia system among the model's typical faults. Renault has not acknowledged a specific defect in this screen and no source quantifies how many cars are affected.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical system12 V battery drain while the car is parkedSeveral Captur II owners report the 12 V battery going flat after a few days parked, without Renault having publicly acknowledged excessive drain at rest; there is no press study confirming it as a pattern, so we treat it as reported by owners.
- High severityFrequency: RareBodywork and interiorFixed panoramic roof poorly bonded on Captur II built August–September 2019Renault recalled a very small batch of Captur II built between 21 August and 2 September 2019 because the bonding of the fixed glass roof could be defective and the glass could come loose while driving. The DVSA counts 22 cars in the UK.
- Low severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentSoftware faults: partial trip counter, tyre pressure warning and Start&StopOn the Captur II, the British and German press agree that software faults are the most common: the on-board computer restarts (trip counter reset to zero, screen brightness changes) and the tyre pressure warning and Start&Stop fail. A software update usually fixes it, though not always.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Captur II E-Tech Híbrido 145 and 160 hp reliable?
The Renault Captur II used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2020 (E-Tech Hybrid 145 and E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Renault Captur II, the safest option is the 1.3 TCe.
What faults does the Renault Captur II E-Tech Híbrido 145 and 160 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage) (high severity), hybrid system electrical fault with "DANGER" warning and car won't start (medium severity) and 12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement (medium severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Renault Captur II?
The safest option is the 1.3 TCe in its 1.3 TCe / 1.3 DIG-T 109-163 and Mild Hybrid (H5Ht / HR13DDT / M282, corrected production from 2020) version, with a «Buy» verdict.
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Sources
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- Renault Captur IIWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault ArkanaFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault Captur IIFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault AustralFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French