Renault Mégane Timing Belt Replacement Interval

It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Renault Mégane. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Renault Mégane.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1996 to 2020.

You will also find information about which engines in Renault Mégane that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

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When should the timing belt be changed on a Renault Mégane?

The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Renault Mégane.

Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.

Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

Renault Mégane Timing Belt Replacement Intervals

Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.

Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.

If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.

Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Renault models.

Renault Mégane 1996 – 2000

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 1996 and 2000.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.6 1996 – 2000	75 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Renault Mégane 1.6 e 1996 – 2000	90 hp	10 500 kilometres	7 years
Renault Mégane 2.0 1996 – 2000	114 hp	120 000 kilometres	8 years
Renault Mégane 2.0 1996 – 2000	147 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.9 dTi 1996 – 2000	98 hp	?	?

Renault Mégane 1999 – 2004

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 1999 and 2004.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.4 e 1999 – 2004	75 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.4 1999 – 2004	95 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.6 1999 – 2004	107 hp	100 000 kilometres	5 years
Renault Mégane 1.8 1999 – 2004	116 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.9 dTi 1999 – 2004	98 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi 1999 – 2004	102 hp	?	?

Renault Mégane 2003 – 2006

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 2003 and 2006.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.4 2003 – 2006	98 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.6 2003 – 2006	113 hp	120 000 kilometres	5 years
Renault Mégane 2.0 2003 – 2006	135 hp	120 000 kilometres	5 years
Renault Mégane 2.0 Turbo 2003 – 2006	163 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi 2003 – 2006	120 hp	?	?

Renault Mégane 2006 – 2010

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 2006 and 2010.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.6 2006 – 2010	112 hp	120 000 kilometres	5 years
Renault Mégane 2.0 2006 – 2010	135 hp	120 000 kilometres	5 years
Renault Mégane 2.0 Turbo 2006 – 2010	163 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi 2006 – 2010	130 hp	120 000 kilometres	5 years
Renault Mégane 1.6 eco2 2006 – 2010	105 hp	?	?

Renault Mégane 2009 – 2013

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 2009 and 2013.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.6 VVT 2009 – 2013	100 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.4 TCe 2009 – 2013	130 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane 2.0 TCe 2009 – 2013	180 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2009 – 2013	90 hp	160 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2009 – 2013	110 hp	160 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi 2009 – 2013	130 hp	160 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.6 E85 2009 – 2013	110 hp	120 000 kilometres	6 years

Renault Mégane 2012 – 2014

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 2012 and 2014.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.6 VVT 2012 – 2014	110 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.2 TCe 2012 – 2014	115 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2012 – 2014	90 hp	160 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2012 – 2014	110 hp	160 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.6 dCi 2012 – 2014	130 hp	160 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.6 E85 2012 – 2014	110 hp	120 000 kilometres	6 years

Renault Mégane 2013 – 2016

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 2013 and 2016.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.2 TCe 2013 – 2016	115 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane 2.0 TCe 2013 – 2016	190 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 2.0 TCe 2013 – 2016	220 hp	?	?
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2013 – 2016	110 hp	160 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.6 dCi 2013 – 2016	130 hp	?	?

Renault Mégane 2016 – 2020

Here you will find intervals for the Renault Mégane between the years 2016 and 2020.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Renault Mégane 1.2 TCe 2016 – 2020	101 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane 1.3 TCe 2016 – 2020	115 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane 1.2 TCe 2016 – 2020	132 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane 1.3 TCe 2016 – 2020	140 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane GT 2016 – 2020	205 hp	Timing chain	—
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2016 – 2020	110 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2016 – 2020	115 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 2016 – 2020	115 hp	150 000 kilometres	6 years

Does a Renault Mégane have a timing belt?

Yes, most Renault Mégane engines have timing belts.

There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Renault Mégane engines.

What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Renault Mégane?

If the timing belt breaks on your Renault Mégane, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.

You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.

A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.