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Electric charging failure or interruption: causes and the faults that trigger it

21 documented faults cause it in 17 engines. The most important:

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.

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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.

  1. Source for the symptom in the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)[1][2]

  2. Source for the symptom in the Renault Zoe[3][4][5]

  3. Source for the symptom in the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)[6][7]

  4. Source for the symptom in the Dacia Spring[8]

  5. Source for the symptom in the Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)[9][10]

  6. Source for the symptom in the Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv[11]

  7. Source for the symptom in the MG eléctrico (MG4, ZS EV, Marvel R)[12][13]

  8. Source for the symptom in the Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)[14]

  9. Source for the symptom in the Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)[15][16]

  10. Source for the symptom in the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)[17][18]

  11. Source for the symptom in the Tesla Model 3 / Model Y[19][20]

  12. Source for the symptom in the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)[21][22][23]

  13. Source for the symptom in the 2.3 MultiJet[24]

  14. Source for the symptom in the BMW eDrive de 5.ª generación (iX3, i4, iX)[24]

  15. Source for the symptom in the BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SE[25]

  16. Source for the symptom in the Fiat 500e[26][27]

  17. Source for the symptom in the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)[2]

  18. Source for the symptom in the Nissan Leaf and e-NV200[28]

  19. Source for the symptom in the Nissan Leaf and e-NV200[29]

  20. Source for the symptom in the Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)[30]

  21. 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.

  1. Source for the symptom in the Kia EV3[33][34][35]

  2. Source for the symptom in the BMW i3[25]

  3. Source for the symptom in the Ford Kuga I[36]

  4. Source for the symptom in the Opel Astra G[37]

  5. Source for the symptom in the Škoda Elroq[38][39][40]

  6. Source for the symptom in the Alfa Romeo 147[41][42]

  7. Source for the symptom in the BMW i3[25][43]

  8. Source for the symptom in the BMW Serie 5 E39[44]

  9. Source for the symptom in the Citroën C1 II[45]

  10. Source for the symptom in the Citroën C6[46]

  11. Source for the symptom in the Fiat Panda II[47][48]

  12. Source for the symptom in the Ford Fusion[49]

  13. Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Inster[50][51]

  14. Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Santa Fe II[52]

  15. Source for the symptom in the Jeep Renegade[53]

  16. Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover III[54]

  17. Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport I[55]

  18. Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz CLK C208[56]

  19. Source for the symptom in the Nissan Almera II[57]

  20. Source for the symptom in the Opel Zafira A[58]

  21. Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 607[59]

  22. Source for the symptom in the Suzuki Swift III[60]

  23. Source for the symptom in the Toyota Verso[61]

  24. Source for the symptom in the Volvo V40 II[62]

  25. Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Inster[50][51]

  26. Source for the symptom in the Ford Galaxy II[63]

  27. Source for the symptom in the Honda Accord VIII[64]

  28. Source for the symptom in the Kia EV3[33]

  29. Source for the symptom in the Alfa Romeo 166[65]

  30. 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

Cars with the affected versions

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.

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

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

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Tous les problèmes du Kia EV6 2021 (19 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  2. Hyundai Ioniq 6: problèmes et fiabilité (7 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  3. Fiabilité Renault Zoe (2012-2019) : pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  4. Fiabilité Renault Zoe II (à partir de 2019) : pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  5. Renault Zoé qui refuse de charger : comment j'ai réglé le problème en 1 h pour moins de 80 €Automobile Propre · Motoring press · published 26 September 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Tous les problèmes sur Dacia Spring 2021 (73 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  9. Tous les problèmes sur Hyundai Kona 2017-2023 (89 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  10. Tous les problèmes sur Kia Niro 2016-2022 (75 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  11. Mazda MX-30 (DR): starting problems, KBA recallcar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 26 June 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026
  12. Fiabilité Mg Marvel R (2021): toutes les pannes connuesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  13. Fiabilité Mg MG4 (2023): toutes les pannes connuesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  14. Tous les problèmes sur Renault MEGANE E-TECH 2022 (86 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  15. Campagne 0EKN - Dysfonctionnement possible (Scénic électrique)Forum Automobile Propre · Owners' forum · published 1 April 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  16. Rappel Megane E-Tech !Forum Automobile Propre · Owners' forum · published 11 April 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  17. Fiabilité Peugeot 208 II (2019-) : pannes et avis des propriétaires (e-208)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  18. Fiat 600 : fiabilité, pannes et rappels (600e)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  19. Fiabilité Tesla Model 3 (2018-2023): 63 témoignages, problèmes connus et rappelsfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  20. Fiabilité Tesla Model Y (2021-2025): 19 témoignages, problèmes connus et rappelsfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  21. Cupra Born: Bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 7 August 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  22. Fiabilité Volkswagen ID.3 : pannes et défautsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  23. Tous les problèmes sur Skoda Enyaq 2021 (15 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  24. DVSA – base de llamadas a revisiónDVSA (Reino Unido) · Official body · consulted 8 October 2026
  25. Tous les problèmes sur BMW i3 2013 (testimonios de propietarios y llamadas a revisión)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  26. Tous les problèmes sur Fiat 500e 2020 (23 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  27. Fiat 500e: Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  28. Fiabilité Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) : pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  29. Fiabilité Nissan Leaf 2 (à partir de 2019) : pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  30. Fiabilité Renault R5 E-tech (2024) (11 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  31. Fiabilité Tesla Model S (2012-2021): tous les problèmesfiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  32. Fiabilité Tesla Model X (2016-2021): tous les problèmesfiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  33. Kia EV3 Probleme: ICCU, Ladeleistung, Rückruf und mehrCarWiki · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  34. La ICCU del Kia EV3 sigue fallando: el exitoso eléctrico sufre una avería que lo deja inmovilizadoTestCoches.es · Motoring press · published 25 September 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish
  35. Avería en la ICCU de carga del Kia EV3Carwow España · Motoring press · published 3 March 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish
  36. Fiabilité Ford Kuga (2008-2013): pannes, rappels et indices ADACFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in French
  37. Fiabilité Opel Astra (1998-2004) - pannes et problèmes recensésFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  38. Fiabilidad Škoda Elroq: averías y testimoniosFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  39. Skoda Elroq ProblemeCarWiki · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  40. Skoda Elroq: reliability, recalls and warrantyThe Car Expert · Motoring press · published 28 January 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026
  41. Fiabilité et pannes de l'Alfa Romeo 147 (2000-2005)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  42. Fiabilité et pannes de l'Alfa Romeo 147 restylée (2005-2010)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  43. BMW i3 (hatchback)Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  44. Tous les problèmes sur Bmw Série 5 1995-2003 (317 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  45. Tous les problèmes sur Citroën C1 2014-2021 (44 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  46. Tous les problèmes sur Citroën C6 2005-2012 (151 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  47. Kupujemy Fiata w cenie roweru. 15 lat temu to były w Polsce bestsellery (Fiat Panda II, awaryjność)Auto Świat · Motoring press · published 1 January 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in another language
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  49. Tous les problèmes sur Ford FUSION 2002-2008 (206 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  50. Fiabilidad Hyundai Inster: averías, retiradas y campañasFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  51. Hyundai Inster ProblemeCarWiki · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  52. Tous les problèmes sur Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2006-2012 (209 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  53. Jeep Renegade PHEV (2021-2024): módulo de carga IDCM (Safety Gate 47/2024)car-recalls.eu · Official body · consulted 30 October 2026
  54. Land Rover Range Rover (2002-2012): 138 testimonios de fiabilidadfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  55. Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2005-2013): 65 testimonios de fiabilidadfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  56. Gebrauchtwagentest Mercedes CLKAuto Bild · Motoring press · published 23 November 2007 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  57. Tous les problèmes sur Nissan Almera 2000-2005 (90 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  58. Fiabilité Opel Zafira (1999-2005) - pannes et problèmes recensésFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  59. Fiabilidad Peugeot 607 (2000-2011): averías y testimoniosfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  60. Tous les problèmes sur Suzuki Swift 2005-2010 (213 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  61. Toyota Verso (2009-2017): problemas y averías (173 testimonios)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  62. Volvo V40 2012-2020 : fiabilité et pannes (135 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  63. Fiabilité Ford Galaxy (2006-2015): 76 témoignagesfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026 · in French
  64. Tous les problèmes sur Honda Accord 2008-2015 (57 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  65. Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 JTDm 20V Luxury - opinionialVolante · Owners' forum · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Italian
  66. Tweedehands Lynk & Co 01: problemen, betrouwbaarheid en prijsAutoreview.nl · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Dutch