Problems with the turbo on Renault: affected models and engines

In 30 models from Renault there are 7 documented faults with the turbo. The most important: premature turbocharger failure or breakage, premature turbocharger wear and premature turbocharger failure.

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Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Renault models it appears in.

- High severityFrequency: Common1.6 dCiPremature turbocharger failure or breakageThe 1.6 dCi turbo fails fairly often, sometimes at low mileage: fiches-auto documents failures between 23,000 and 113,000 km in the Kadjar, Qashqai II, X-Trail III and Espace V, with loss of power and, in several cases, the manufacturer refusing to cover the cost out of warranty.Repair (garage): €3,000
In Espace V, Kadjar, Koleos II, Mégane III, Mégane IV and Scénic III and 2 more models
- High severityFrequency: Common1.9 dCiPremature turbocharger wearThe turbo on the 1.9 dCi can start to fail around 150,000 km, especially on the 100 to 130 hp versions built between 2000 and 2005. Renault went as far as covering up to 80% of the cost of out-of-warranty repairs, with no official campaign.
In Espace IV, Laguna I, Laguna II, Mégane I, Mégane II and Scénic I and 1 more model
- High severityFrequency: Common2.0 dCiPremature turbocharger failureThe 2.0 dCi turbo fails relatively often, sometimes at low mileage: the reliability sheets consulted document dozens of cases in the Espace IV, Koleos and Laguna III, with whistling, loss of power and, in several cases, bluish smoke before the final failure.
In Espace IV, Koleos I, Laguna III, Mégane II and Mégane III
- High severityFrequency: Occasional1.5 dCiPremature turbo failure and intake hoses that come looseThe turbo on the 105 and 110 hp 1.5 dCi can fail early: Caradisiac documents it on the Clio III, Scénic III and Qashqai II, sometimes before 80,000 km. More common and cheaper is for a turbo intake hose to come loose or burst and the engine to lose power.
In Captur I, Clio II, Clio III, Clio IV, Fluence and Kadjar and 11 more models
- High severityFrequency: Occasional1.3 TCeTurbo actuator (wastegate) faultOn 1.3 TCe/DIG-T engines built up to 19 June 2020, the clip that holds the turbo wastegate valve rod may be missing or come loose, causing a loss of power with the injection warning light on. If the rod is left with too much play, the whole turbo has to be replaced.Repair (garage): €400–€700
In Arkana, Captur II, Clio V, Kadjar, Mégane IV and Scénic IV
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.0 TCe / SCeMetallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegateThe 1.0 TCe/ECO-G can develop a metallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate valve, especially when cold. It is the fault that recurs most across several independent sources; in a minority of cases it ends in a turbo replacement.
In Captur II and Clio V
- High severityFrequency: Rare0.9 TCeTurbocharger wear or failureThe 0.9 TCe's turbo can lose performance or fail, although the available statistics put it as an infrequent fault on this specific engine.
In Captur I, Clio IV and Twingo III

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the turbo do Renault cars have?

In 30 models from Renault there are 7 documented faults with the turbo. The most important: premature turbocharger failure or breakage, premature turbocharger wear and premature turbocharger failure. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Renault models have the most problems with the turbo?

Renault Mégane II (3 faults), Renault Mégane III (3 faults), Renault Kadjar (3 faults) and Renault Mégane IV (3 faults).

Which Renault engines have faults with the turbo?

0.9 TCe (1 fault), 1.0 TCe / SCe (1 fault), 1.3 TCe (1 fault), 1.5 dCi (1 fault) and 1.6 dCi (1 fault).