Electrics and electronicsUrgency: Garage soon
Electric charging failure or interruption: causes and the faults that trigger it
21 documented faults cause it in 17 engines. The most important:
- High severity: Faulty ICCU: 12 V battery drains, charging fails and power is lost · Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)
- High severity: Caméléon integrated charger failure and charging cut-outs · Renault Zoe
- Critical severity: Anode delamination in 52 kWh battery cells (2026 campaign) · Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)
What it means
The electric vehicle does not start charging, stops before it is complete or shows an error message related to the charger or the charging port.
General explanation from MotorFiable. How it shows up in each engine, with sources, is in the list of faults.
What to do now
Garage soon
Try another charge point or cable; if the fault always repeats in the same place, check the electrical installation first before taking the car to a garage.
Faults that cause it
Specific engine and gearbox faults, from most to least important (severity × frequency). Below each title, how the symptom shows up in that fault.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)[1][2]
Source for the symptom in the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)[6][7]
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Spring[8]
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)[9][10]
Source for the symptom in the Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv[11]
Source for the symptom in the MG eléctrico (MG4, ZS EV, Marvel R)[12][13]
Source for the symptom in the Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)[14]
Source for the symptom in the Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)[15][16]
Source for the symptom in the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)[17][18]
Source for the symptom in the Tesla Model 3 / Model Y[19][20]
Source for the symptom in the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)[21][22][23]
Source for the symptom in the 2.3 MultiJet[24]
Source for the symptom in the BMW eDrive de 5.ª generación (iX3, i4, iX)[24]
Source for the symptom in the BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SE[25]
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)[2]
Source for the symptom in the Nissan Leaf and e-NV200[28]
Source for the symptom in the Nissan Leaf and e-NV200[29]
Source for the symptom in the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)[30]
Source for the symptom in the Tesla Model S / Model X[31][32]
Faults elsewhere in the car that cause it
Suspension, brake, electronics and other faults on specific cars, from most to least important.
Source for the symptom in the BMW i3[25]
Source for the symptom in the Ford Kuga I[36]
Source for the symptom in the Opel Astra G[37]
Source for the symptom in the BMW Serie 5 E39[44]
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C1 II[45]
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C6[46]
Source for the symptom in the Ford Fusion[49]
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Santa Fe II[52]
Source for the symptom in the Jeep Renegade[53]
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover III[54]
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport I[55]
Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz CLK C208[56]
Source for the symptom in the Nissan Almera II[57]
Source for the symptom in the Opel Zafira A[58]
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 607[59]
Source for the symptom in the Suzuki Swift III[60]
Source for the symptom in the Toyota Verso[61]
Source for the symptom in the Volvo V40 II[62]
Source for the symptom in the Ford Galaxy II[63]
Source for the symptom in the Honda Accord VIII[64]
Source for the symptom in the Kia EV3[33]
Source for the symptom in the Alfa Romeo 166[65]
Source for the symptom in the Lynk & Co 01[66]
Which cars it appears in
These faults affect 17 engines. We have documented 56 models from 21 makes with some of the affected versions: open yours to see all its faults.
Engines
- Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)Hyundai and Kia2 faults with this symptom
- Renault ZoeRenault1 fault with this symptom
- Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)Renault2 faults with this symptom
- Dacia SpringDacia1 fault with this symptom
- Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)Hyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- Mazda MX-30 e-SkyactivMazda1 fault with this symptom
- MG eléctrico (MG4, ZS EV, Marvel R)MG1 fault with this symptom
- Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)Renault and Nissan2 faults with this symptom
- Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep and Toyota1 fault with this symptom
- Tesla Model 3 / Model YTesla1 fault with this symptom
- MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)Volkswagen, Škoda, Cupra, Audi and Ford1 fault with this symptom
- 2.3 MultiJetFiat and Iveco1 fault with this symptom
- BMW eDrive de 5.ª generación (iX3, i4, iX)BMW1 fault with this symptom
- BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SEBMW and Mini1 fault with this symptom
- Fiat 500eFiat1 fault with this symptom
- Nissan Leaf and e-NV200Nissan2 faults with this symptom
- Tesla Model S / Model XTesla1 fault with this symptom
Cars with the affected versions
BMW
Citroën
- Citroën Berlingo IIIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2021
- Citroën C4 IIIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2021
- Citroën C4 XEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2023
- Citroën Jumpy IIIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2020
Cupra
Fiat
Ford
Hyundai
- Hyundai IoniqEngine: Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)Years: 2016–2022
- Hyundai Ioniq 5Engine: Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)Years: since 2021
- Hyundai Ioniq 6Engine: Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)Years: since 2022
- Hyundai Kona IEngine: Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)Years: 2018–2023
Kia
MG
Nissan
Opel
- Opel Astra LEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2023
- Opel Combo EEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2021
- Opel Corsa FEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2020
- Opel Mokka BEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2021
- Opel Vivaro CEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2020
Peugeot
- Peugeot 208 IIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2020
- Peugeot 308 IIIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2023
- Peugeot 2008 IIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2020
- Peugeot Expert IIIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2020
- Peugeot Partner IIIEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2021
- Peugeot RifterEngine: Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Years: since 2021
Renault
Škoda
Tesla
Toyota
Volkswagen
- Volkswagen ID. BuzzEngine: MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)Years: since 2022
- Volkswagen ID.3Engine: MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)Years: since 2020
- Volkswagen ID.4Engine: MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)Years: since 2021
- Volkswagen ID.7Engine: MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)Years: since 2023
Charging failure: causes in your car
10 cars have several documented faults that cause this symptom. Choose yours to see only those that affect it, by engine and by year.
BMW 1
Škoda 1
Charging failure by brand
Fault codes that may go with it
If you have an OBD reader, the code stored by the control unit helps you work out which system is failing.
Other symptoms: electrics and electronics
- Battery goes flat while the car is parkedUrgency: Monitor10 faults cause it in 10 engines
- Screen or infotainment system freezes or restartsUrgency: Monitor0 faults cause it
- Intermittent electronic warnings or sensor faultsUrgency: Monitor18 faults cause it in 14 engines
- Electric windows or central locking not respondingUrgency: Garage soon0 faults cause it
- The plug-in hybrid's electric range has droppedUrgency: Monitor14 faults cause it in 12 engines
Has this happened to you? Tell us which fault it was, at how many kilometres and how much you paid: it helps other owners know what to expect. Report your fault.
Sources
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