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Zoe R110 / R135 Z.E. 50, 108-136 hp (52 kWh battery, 2019-2024) engine: faults and reliability

Renault Zoe: motores Q210, R240, R90/R110 and R135 and baterías de 22 a 52 kWh version

With caution

Fiches-auto records seven reports of a failed reduction gear among 31 reviews of the Zoe II, some before 80,000 km, and there are three battery campaigns covering specific batches. Check the chassis number at an official service.[1][2]

Years
2019–2024
Power
108–136 hp
Faults that affect it
3
3 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
1
in our database

4 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

From 2019 the Zoe has the 52 kWh usable (55 kWh gross) Z.E. 50 battery, also from Renault and LG Chem, with the R110 (80 kW) or R135 (100 kW) motor, CCS DC fast charging of up to 50 kW, and air battery cooling. The recalls for short circuits in the battery affect this generation.[1][2][3]

Engine codes of this version: R110, R135, BT4 XLR.

Faults of the R110 engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: CommonChargingCaméléon integrated charger failure and charging cut-outsThe Caméléon integrated charger is the component with the most reported faults on the Zoe. It can stop charging altogether (power module, around 5 to 7 years or before 100,000 km) or reject charging because it is sensitive to earthing faults and mains disturbances.Repair: €3,000–€4,250
  2. 2Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryRisk of internal short circuit in the traction battery (recalls)Renault has recalled the Zoe three times (2020, 2022 and 2024) because of manufacturing defects in specific batches of the battery that can cause an internal short circuit and risk of fire. The known numbers are small compared with the more than 420,000 Zoe built.
  3. 3Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalElectric motor and reduction gearElectric motor and reduction gear failureSeveral owners document electric motor faults (bearings, rotor seal) or reduction gear faults between about 59,000 and 152,000 km, with a published invoice of €6,000, and at least one case in which Renault did not cover the cost, citing a known design defect.Repair: €6,000

Cars fitted with the R110 engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Renault

  • Renault ZoeZoe Q210 · Zoe R240 · Zoe Q90 · Zoe R90 Z.E. 40 · Zoe R110 Z.E. 40 · Zoe R110 Z.E. 50 · Zoe R135 Z.E. 502012–2024[1][3][4]

Frequently asked questions

Is the R110 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. Fiches-auto records seven reports of a failed reduction gear among 31 reviews of the Zoe II, some before 80,000 km, and there are three battery campaigns covering specific batches. Check the chassis number at an official service.[1][2]

What faults does the R110 engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: caméléon integrated charger failure and charging cut-outs (high severity), risk of internal short circuit in the traction battery (recalls) (critical severity) and electric motor and reduction gear failure (critical severity).

Which cars use the R110 engine?

Renault Zoe (2012–2024).[1][3][4]

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Sources

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  1. Fiabilité Renault Zoe II (à partir de 2019) : pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  2. Toutes les Renault Zoe vont-elles finir par brûler ?Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · published September 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  3. Renault ZoeWikipedia (edición en inglés) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  4. Fiabilité Renault Zoe (2012-2019) : pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French