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 Scénic IV
2016–2022 · Renault Scénic 4
4
engines covered
15
known faults
3,074
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
4
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Renault Scénic IV was built from 2016 to 2022.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 15 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 (11.4 %), suspension (6.1 %), tyres and wheels (5.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: steering, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1.5 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 |
| 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
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
1.5 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
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
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 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) 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 15,000 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: 3,074 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.6 % | 3.8 % | 6.3 % |
| Suspension | 3.4 % | 6.1 % | 7.2 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.6 % | 3.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.3 % | 5.7 % | 10.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.4 % | 11.4 % | 18.6 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.8 % | 0.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.3 % | 1.5 % | 2.1 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 11,723 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 | 6–8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.7 % | 1.3 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 2.3 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 6.3 % | 10.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.2 % | 12.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 0.5 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 328,470, of which 618 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Petrol | 23.9 % | 2017–2022 | 154 g/km | 6.5 L |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 81 kW (110 hp) · Diesel | 23.6 % | 2017–2022 | 102 g/km | — |
| 1.7 Diesel1.7 (1,749 cm³) · 88 kW (120 hp) · Diesel | 14.6 % | 2018–2021 | 150 g/km | 5.2 L |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 8.6 % | 2017–2021 | 117 g/km | — |
| 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft)1.2 (1,197 cm³) · 97 kW (132 hp) · Petrol | 6.2 % | 2017–2019 | 131 g/km | — |
| 1.7 Diesel1.7 (1,749 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 4.3 % | 2018–2021 | 152 g/km | 5.5 L |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 118 kW (160 hp) · Diesel | 3.9 % | 2017–2019 | 120 g/km | — |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Petrol | 3.1 % | 2017–2022 | 153 g/km | 6.2 L |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 117 kW (159 hp) · Petrol | 2.8 % | 2018–2021 | 159 g/km | 6.8 L |
| 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft)1.2 (1,197 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Petrol | 1.9 % | 2017–2019 | 130 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (4). 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.
- Electronics / software NOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture19/11/2019 · R/2019/370
- Airbag Side air curtain may not deploy01/09/2017 · R/2017/172
- Engine / loss of power Rear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly04/11/2016 · R/2016/199
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected08/01/2016 · R/2016/001
Common questions
Does the Renault Scénic IV have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282): chain; 1.5 dCi (K9K): belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo; 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626): chain; 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft): chain.
What are the known problems with the Renault Scénic IV?
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (piston rings) (60,000–140,000 km, €1,000–3,500); crankshaft bearing wear (180,000–280,000 km, €1,500–3,000); timing chain stretch (80,000–150,000 km, €800–1,500); EDC clutch / actuator wear (60,000–160,000 km, €800–2,000). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Renault Scénic IV most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (11.4 %), suspension (6.1 %), tyres and wheels (5.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: steering, body and corrosion.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Scénic IV?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (4 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: low oil warning, blue smoke; knock under load. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Renault Scénic I 1996–2003Renault Scénic II 2003–2009Renault Scénic III 2009–2016
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) 2018–Nissan Juke (F15) 2010–2019Renault Captur I 2013–2019Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Renault Kadjar 2015–2022
Other Renault models
Renault Koleos II 2016–Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Espace V 2015–2023Renault Talisman 2015–2022Renault Trafic III 2014–Renault Twingo III 2014–2024Renault Arkana 2019–Renault Captur II 2019–Renault Clio V 2019–Renault Zoe 2012–2024
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. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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 08/10/2026