R-Link / touchscreen faults
usually 0–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Freezes, reboots
Fix: Software update
€0–200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Renault Mégane IV
2016–2024 · Renault Mégane 4
5
engines covered
17
known faults
16,901
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
9
official recalls
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The Renault Mégane IV was built from 2016 to 2024.
For this generation we cover 5 engines and 17 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil consumption (piston rings): it usually appears at 60,000–140,000 km and costs €1,000–3,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (12.0 %), tyres and wheels (8.3 %), suspension (5.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · Renault RN17 / MB 229.5 · ~4.8 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / Nissan · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft)
Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Low oil warning, blue smoke
Fix: Check oil every fill-up; engine repair
€1,000–3,500
Timing chain stretch
usually 80,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Follows low oil; rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€800–1,500
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE)
Timing chain stretch (rare)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€600–1,100
Ignition coil
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€60–150
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Injector wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke
Fix: Replace injectors
€600–1,400
Crankshaft bearing wear
usually 180,000–280,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock under load; worse on older engines
Fix: Keep oil changes at 10,000 km
€1,500–3,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)
EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator / boost pressure
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Timing chain noise / stretch (vans)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
EDC (6 / 7-speed, dry clutch)
EDC clutch / actuator wear
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Judder, jerky shifts, 'check gearbox'
Fix: Clutch replacement, actuator, software
€800–2,000
EDC (6-speed, wet clutch)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 10,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 16,901 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.1 % | 5.0 % | 6.4 % | 8.3 % |
| Suspension | 2.1 % | 5.7 % | 9.9 % | 12.6 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 1.0 % | 2.1 % | 2.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.0 % | 8.3 % | 9.4 % | 10.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 8.0 % | 12.0 % | 16.7 % | 17.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.5 % | 0.9 % | 1.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.6 % | 1.6 % | 2.3 % | 2.9 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (9). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Doors / locks / lids Error in Handbook for Operation of Window Lock12/03/2026 · R/2026/103
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Risk of parking brake actuator failing09/09/2025 · R/2025/377
- Fuel system There is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak30/06/2020 · R/2020/189
- Steering Electronic board capacitors may crack under mechanical stress19/03/2019 · R/2019/074
- Lights Incorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming08/01/2019 · R/2018/356
- Airbag Side air curtain may not deploy01/09/2017 · R/2017/172
- Doors / locks / lids Child lock may deactivate04/04/2017 · R/2017/117
- Fire risk Clutch may not engage fully04/04/2017 · R/2017/122
The other recalls (1) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Renault Mégane I 1995–2002Renault Mégane II 2002–2009Renault Mégane III 2008–2016
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026