Renault Clio V (BJA) — Reliability

V (BJA) 2021–2023 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine TCe 1.3 (H5H) — 72/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 5

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 72

TCe 1.3 (H5H)

1.3L Turbo I4

Renault-Nissan-Daimler 1.3 turbo petrol (Captur, Clio, Megane, Scenic, Kadjar, Arkana, Austral, Dust...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Thermostat (water outlet) housing coolant leak - overheating can destroy the engine TCe 1.3 (H5H) high 60,000 km – 99,000 km
Injection and ECU calibration faults on early engines (idle, stalling, warnings) TCe 1.3 (H5H) moderate —
Oil consumption on some engines TCe 1.3 (H5H) moderate —
Carbon buildup (DI) TCe 1.3 (H5H) minor 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Timing chain (improved over 1.2) TCe 1.3 (H5H) minor 100,000 km – 160,000 km