Renault Megane 4
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
224 PS
1.8L Turbo Benzin
4Control Magic: Front-Driver that Thinks Like an All-Wheeler
Legendary!101–132 PS
1.2L TCe Benzin
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Renault Megane 4 is available as Hatchback and Grandtour — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Renault Megane 4 is available with 11 engine variants — from 61 to 224 hp. 4 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Renault 1.5L dCi (Diesel, 90–116 PS) comes with 3 different engines: K9K (2016–2018, Stay Away!) and K9K (2016–2023, Stay Away!) and K9K (2018–2023, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.5L dCi!
The Renault 1.6L dCi (Diesel, 131–163 PS) comes with 2 different engines: R9M (2016–2018, Be Careful) and R9M (2016–2018, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L dCi!
The Renault 1.7L Blue dCi (Diesel, 150 PS) has the R9N (1.7L Blue dCi) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Renault 1.2L TCe (Petrol, 101–132 PS) comes with 2 different engines: H5F (2016–2018, Stay Away!) and H5F (2016–2018, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.2L TCe!
The Renault 1.3L TCe (Petrol, 116–163 PS) comes with 3 different engines: H5H-1.3 (2018–2023, Be Careful) and H5H-1.3 (2018–2023, Be Careful) and H5H-1.3 (2018–2023, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.3L TCe!
The Renault 1.6L 16V (Petrol, 114 PS) has the K4M (1.6L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Renault Megane E-Tech Plug-in 160 (Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid, 158 PS) has the H4M-PHEV (1.6L E-Tech Plug-in) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Renault Megane Grandtour E-Tech Plug-in 160 (Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid, 158 PS) has the H4M-PHEV (1.6L E-Tech Plug-in) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Renault Megane GT (Petrol, 205 PS) has the M5M (1.6L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Renault Megane RS (Petrol, 280 PS) has the M5P (1.8L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Renault Megane RS Trophy (Petrol, 300 PS) has the M5P (1.8L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Sway bar links and suspension worn Sway bar links continue to wear early on the Megane IV. TÜV reports show 26% major defects at 8–9-year-old vehicles vs. 18% class average. Replacement is cheap but necessary. Symptoms: Clunking over bumps, vibrations, MOT axle defects from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Control arm bearings wearing early Front control arm bearings can wear from as early as 40,000 km, identifiable by clunking noises under load changes. Renault replaces complete control arms; individual bushings are available as spare parts. Symptoms: Dull clunking or knocking from the suspension under load changes, over bumps or on corners. from 60,000 km | Low |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD TÜV-Report
Improved over the predecessor but still showing suspension defects and exterior lighting issues. Foot brake delivers below-average results from the first MOT. Dual-clutch gearbox tends to jerk on pull-away.
2024-11Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 65 weaknesses have been documented for the Renault Megane 4 (2016–2023) — 57 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: H5F (1.2L TCe), K9K (1.5L dCi). Typical issues affect Suspension, Brakes, Electronics, Other.
Megane (K9K, 2016–2018) — Stay Away!: Connecting Rod Bearing Wear, High-Pressure Pump (Delphi) Failure, Injectors Sensitive to Fuel Quality. Power: 90–95 PS.
Megane (K9K, 2016–2023) — Stay Away!: Connecting Rod Bearing Wear, High-Pressure Pump (Delphi) Failure, Injectors Sensitive to Fuel Quality. Power: 106–116 PS.
Megane (R9M, 2016–2018) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Stretch, Connecting Rod Failure (Condensation Water), EGR Cooler Crack / Coolant Loss. Power: 131 PS.
Megane (R9M, 2016–2018) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Stretch, Connecting Rod Failure (Condensation Water), EGR Cooler Crack / Coolant Loss. Power: 163 PS.
Megane (K9K, 2018–2024) — Stay Away!: Connecting Rod Bearing Wear, High-Pressure Pump (Delphi) Failure, Injectors Sensitive to Fuel Quality. Power: 110–116 PS.
Megane (R9N, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Turbocharger Failure, Recall: Fuel Line Fire Hazard, AdBlue System / SCR Catalytic Converter Fault. Power: 150 PS.
Megane (K4M, 2016–2020) — Be Careful: Timing Belt Failure from Exceeded Maintenance Interval, Timing Belt: Labour-Intensive Change Due to Tight Engine Bay, Camshaft Adjuster Failure. Power: 114 PS.
Megane (H5F, 2016–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing Chain Stretches Prematurely, Turbocharger Failure, Electric Water Pump Failure. Power: 101 PS.
Megane (H5F, 2016–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing Chain Stretches Prematurely, Turbocharger Failure, Electric Water Pump Failure. Power: 132 PS.
Megane (M5M, 2016–2018) — Be Careful: Intake Port Carbon Build-Up (Direct Injection), Turbocharger Wear, EDC Dual-Clutch Gearbox Judder. Power: 205 PS.
Megane (H5H-1.3, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Early Wear, Wastegate Failure After 80,000+ km, Direct Injection: Intake Port Carbon Build-Up. Power: 116 PS.
Megane (H5H-1.3, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Early Wear, Wastegate Failure After 80,000+ km, Direct Injection: Intake Port Carbon Build-Up. Power: 140 PS.
Megane (H5H-1.3, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Early Wear, Wastegate Failure After 80,000+ km, Direct Injection: Intake Port Carbon Build-Up. Power: 158–163 PS.
Megane (M5P, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Metal Particles in Oil Pressure Control Valve (Recall), Recall: Oil Pressure Solenoid with Metal Particles, Fuel Pump Failure on Early Build Years. Power: 280 PS.
Megane (M5P, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Metal Particles in Oil Pressure Control Valve (Recall), Recall: Oil Pressure Solenoid with Metal Particles, Fuel Pump Failure on Early Build Years. Power: 300 PS.
Megane (H4M-PHEV, 2020–2022) — Be Careful: Gearbox Oil Leak Between Gearbox and Electric Motor, Gearbox Judder and Jolt Under Braking, Air Conditioning: Insufficient Refrigerant from Factory. Power: 91–94 PS.
Megane (Megane-EV-96, 2022–2025) — Be Careful: Phantom Braking from Driver Assistance, 12-Volt Electrical System Problems, Charging Aborts and Fault Messages. Power: 130 PS.
Megane (Megane-EV-160, 2022–2025) — Be Careful: Phantom Braking from Driver Assistance, 12-Volt Electrical System Problems, Charging Aborts and Fault Messages. Power: 218 PS.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee