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 Twingo III
2014–2024 · Renault Twingo 3
2
engines covered
7
known faults
11,422
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
7
official recalls
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The Renault Twingo III was built from 2014 to 2024.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is On-board charger (AC) faults: it usually appears at 60,000–180,000 km and costs €500–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (13.5 %), lights, wipers and visibility (8.5 %), exhaust, emissions and leaks (8.3 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN17 · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
| Electric (Renault Zoe / Twingo E-Tech) | Electric | None (EV) | — |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)
Ignition coils
usually 120,000–280,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Electric (Renault Zoe / Twingo E-Tech)
Battery lease check
usually 0–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Many Zoes have a leased battery — monthly fee, battery not owned
Fix: Check the contract / buy-out option
free / recall
On-board charger (AC) faults
usually 60,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC
Fix: Repair / replace the charger
€500–2,500
12V battery
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Car won't go 'Ready'
Fix: Replace
€100–250
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
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) 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: 11,422 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.0 % | 4.1 % | 5.8 % |
| Suspension | 4.7 % | 13.5 % | 16.9 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 1.6 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.7 % | 8.2 % | 11.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 6.0 % | 8.5 % | 13.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.2 % | 4.0 % | 5.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.8 % | 8.3 % | 13.0 % |
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: 27,579 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 | 6–8 | 9–11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.6 % | 1.1 % | 2.0 % |
| Suspension | 0.1 % | 0.5 % | 2.2 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 1.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 6.5 % | 11.7 % | 19.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.3 % | 13.7 % | 20.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 1.4 % | 4.6 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 664,405, of which 2,665 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)1.0 (999 cm³) · 52 kW (71 hp) · Petrol | 23.6 % | 2015–2020 | 127 g/km | — |
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)1.0 (999 cm³) · 51 kW (69 hp) · Petrol | 15.6 % | 2015–2023 | 110 g/km | — |
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)0.9 (898 cm³) · 66 kW (90 hp) · Petrol | 15.0 % | 2015–2020 | 122 g/km | — |
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)1.0 (999 cm³) · 48 kW (65 hp) · Petrol | 14.7 % | 2019–2024 | 117 g/km | 5.2 L |
| Electric (Renault Zoe / Twingo E-Tech)60 kW (82 hp) · Electric | 9.7 % | 2020–2024 | — | — |
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)1.0 (999 cm³) · 54 kW (73 hp) · Petrol | 7.8 % | 2019–2022 | 119 g/km | 4.6 L |
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)0.9 (898 cm³) · 68 kW (92 hp) · Petrol | 7.7 % | 2019–2021 | 125 g/km | 5.2 L |
| Electric (Renault Zoe / Twingo E-Tech)31 kW (42 hp) · Electric | 3.7 % | 2021–2023 | — | — |
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 (7). 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.
- Suspension / axles Risk of degradation to the front left sub axle carrier28/11/2017 · R/2017/313
- Doors / locks / lids Outer skin of rear spoiler may detach09/05/2017 · R/2017/135
- Doors / locks / lids Outer skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach09/05/2017 · R/2017/136
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Possibility of loss of control23/06/2015 · R/2015/132
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Risk of unintended acceleration26/03/2015 · R/2015/075
- Seat belt Seatbelts may malfunction in a collision26/03/2015 · R/2015/065
- Seat belt Seatbelt buckle may not hold seatbelt tongue10/03/2015 · R/2014/179
Common questions
Does the Renault Twingo III have a timing chain or a timing belt?
0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D): chain.
What are the known problems with the Renault Twingo III?
The faults with the highest risk: on-board charger (AC) faults (60,000–180,000 km, €500–2,500); EDC clutch / actuator wear (60,000–160,000 km, €800–2,000); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900); battery lease check (0–300,000 km, free / recall). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Renault Twingo III most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (13.5 %), lights, wipers and visibility (8.5 %), exhaust, emissions and leaks (8.3 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Twingo III?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (7 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC; judder, jerky shifts, 'check gearbox'. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Renault Captur I 2013–2019Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Renault Captur II 2019–Renault Clio V 2019–Nissan Juke (F16) 2019–Nissan Micra (K14) 2016–2023
Other Renault models
Renault Trafic III 2014–Renault Espace V 2015–2023Renault Kadjar 2015–2022Renault Talisman 2015–2022Renault Koleos II 2016–Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Scénic IV 2016–2022Renault Zoe 2012–2024Renault Master 2010–Renault Arkana 2019–
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