Renault Captur
LPG variant of the 1.0 TCe with factory-fitted gas system; technically identical to the petrol version. Service both gas system and petrol engine at fixed intervals. For used examples, check condition of gas system, filter change history and leaks at lines.
LPG Captur
100 hp TCe with LPG — same driving fun, cheaper to run. No noticeable restrictions.
Engine Weaknesses 5
LPG engines have increased intake port wear due to the drier burning of liquefied gas and are prone to faster valve seat recession. The H5H 1.0 with factory LPG requires more frequent valve checks.
Symptoms: Power loss in LPG mode, rough running on gas, compression drop
Identical to the H5H 1.0 TCe: the wastegate mechanism on the small turbo engine wears prematurely. LPG operation places additional stress on the turbine through higher exhaust temperatures.
Symptoms: Power loss, whistling noises, no boost pressure build-up
The LPG gas pressure regulator LI18 on the factory LPG system of the H5H can fail, triggering fault code DTC 229322 LPG pressure too high. Repair costs around €300–600. Known from Dacia Sandero/Logan ECO-G.
Symptoms: Engine warning light; vehicle automatically switches to petrol mode; fault code P229322 on OBD scan.
Factory LPG systems use vaporisers that wear due to scale and deposits from the coolant circuit. The vaporiser loses efficiency over time, causing cold-start problems in LPG mode.
Symptoms: Poor cold start on LPG, switching problems from petrol to gas
In gas mode spark plugs wear significantly faster than on petrol. For the factory LPG engine H5H-1.0-LPG Renault recommends shortened change intervals — neglecting this risks misfires.
Symptoms: Slight hesitation on acceleration; increased fuel consumption; noticeable sooner in gas mode than on petrol.
Vehicle Weaknesses 4
Recalls for possible power steering failure due to a faulty control unit and fire risk from alternator defects. Check before purchase whether all recalls have been completed.
Water pump failures with a fractured pulley have been documented on the Captur II, in some cases under 75,000 km. Renault denied warranty claims in some instances where servicing had not been carried out exclusively at a main dealer.
TÜV reports show that the Captur II's suspension and handbrake are flagged above average frequency from the second MOT onwards. Suspension remains a critical weak point.
Trip meter resets itself, start-stop does not function, lighting behaves unpredictably. Tyre pressure monitoring shows incorrect values. Software updates do not always help.
Reports & Tests
The second generation achieves noticeably better MOT results than its predecessor. Lighting systems are above the class average. Suspension defects still occur but with reduced frequency.
