BehaviourUrgency: As soon as possible
Engine stalls or cuts out while driving: causes and the faults that trigger it
In a car with a manual gearbox, the most common reason for stalling is clutch technique: releasing it too quickly or being at too low revs for the gear. If the engine cuts out without you causing it, RACE and Autodoc Club point to an unstable idle (EGR, throttle, mass airflow sensor or air leaks), a fault in the fuel supply, the crankshaft sensor or a battery or alternator problem. If it cuts out while driving, stop somewhere safe and call for assistance if it keeps happening.[1][2][3][4][5]
76 documented faults cause it in 59 engines. The most important:
- Critical severity: Wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts · 1.5 BlueHDi
- Critical severity: Rear timing chain stretch and breakage · BMW N47
- Critical severity: Wear and seizure of the big-end bearings · 1.5 dCi
What to do now
As soon as possible
If it cuts out while driving, you will lose power steering and brake assistance: hold the wheel firmly and bring the car to a safe stop. Do not keep trying to restart it if it makes strange noises.
What it means
The engine stops unexpectedly, at idle or while driving. It may be caused by fuel supply problems, crankshaft or camshaft position sensors, or a timing drive that has jumped.
General explanation from MotorFiable. How it shows up in each engine, with sources, is in the list of faults.
Most common causes
From most to least likely according to the sources. Under each cause, the part and the related OBD codes.
1. Clutch technique or worn clutch (manual gearbox)
Common causeAutopista names it as the most common cause of stalling: releasing the clutch too quickly without giving enough throttle, being at too low an engine speed for the gear selected or not coordinating clutch and accelerator well. A worn clutch, which does not transmit engine power properly to the wheels, can also cause it.[1]
2. Unstable idle: EGR, throttle, mass airflow sensor or air leaks
Common causeRACE places unstable idle among the causes of the engine cutting out, with vibrations and fluctuating revs. It cites a dirty EGR valve, a dirty idle valve or throttle, air leaks through damaged hoses, a contaminated air filter and a faulty mass airflow sensor. Autodoc Club associates P0505 with stalling at idle or when coming to a stop, and P0101 with stalling and hard starting.[2][6][7]
Faults with with the EGR valveFaults with with the engine sensorsP0101
3. Fuel supply fault: filter, pump or injectors
Common causeAutopista cites a blocked fuel filter or a damaged pump, and for a dirty diesel filter it describes unstable idle with a tendency to stall. Autodoc Club adds that fuel pressure that is too low (P0087) can cause sudden stalling, and RACE includes on diesels dirty or worn injectors and the high-pressure pump.[1][2][5][8]
Faults with with the fuel pumpFaults with with the injectorsP0087
4. Worn spark plugs or coils (petrol)
Possible causeRACE points to faulty spark plugs and ignition coils among the causes of unstable idle on petrol engines, with the risk of the engine cutting out.[2]
5. Crankshaft sensor
Possible causeAutodoc Club links code P0335 to the engine cutting out while running, loss of power and difficulty or inability to start. Among the causes it lists the connector, the sensor ring, the wiring, a broken timing belt and a weak battery.[4]
6. Weak battery or alternator not charging
Possible causeRACE counts a weak battery and a faulty alternator among the causes of unstable idle, because the sensors receive wrong data. In addition, an engine that cuts out minutes after starting indicates, according to RACE, that the battery is running down through lack of charge.[2][3]
Faults with with the 12 V batteryFaults with with the alternator and starter motor
7. Immobiliser cutting the engine
UncommonRACE includes among the signs of an immobiliser fault that the engine starts and stalls straight away, and that the key works intermittently. If it happens right after starting, trying the spare key helps rule it out.[9]
8. Broken timing belt
UncommonAccording to Autopista, when the belt breaks the engine loses timing and there can be a sudden loss of power and difficulty starting, with the risk of the pistons hitting the valves. Autopista recommends replacing it at the intervals set by the manufacturer and warns that the repair is expensive.[10]
Depending on what you notice
Stalls at idle
An engine that stalls when stationary usually has an unstable idle: RACE gives for diesels dirty injectors, a dirty EGR or a high-pressure pump fault, and for petrol engines spark plugs, coils, a dirty idle valve or throttle and air leaks; for both, a weak air filter, mass airflow sensor, or battery and alternator. Autodoc Club associates code P0505 (idle control) with stalling at idle or when coming to a stop.[2][7]
The car stalls when braking
If it is a manual and it stalls when braking to a stop, the most likely cause is technique: Autopista cites being at too low an engine speed for the gear engaged and poor clutch coordination. If it happens anyway, or on an automatic, it is worth treating it as an unstable idle (EGR, throttle, mass airflow sensor, air leaks) and asking for a diagnosis.[1][2][7]
The car starts and cuts out straight away
RACE links an engine that cuts out minutes after starting to an alternator that is not charging and a battery that is running down, and also cites the immobiliser when the car starts and stalls instantly. A faulty crankshaft sensor or a dirty diesel filter, with its unstable idle and tendency to stall, are other routes.[3][4][8][9]
My car cuts out while driving and then starts again
None of the sources we opened describes that specific stop-and-restart pattern, but they do cite causes of stalling while driving: the crankshaft sensor (P0335), low fuel pressure (P0087), the mass airflow sensor (P0101) and an alternator that is not charging. If it happens again, do not ignore it and ask for a code reading.[3][4][5][6]
The car loses power and cuts out
Losing power before stalling points to a fuel supply or air measurement problem. Autopista describes a dirty diesel filter with loss of power when overtaking, unstable idle and a tendency to stall; Autodoc Club adds the mass airflow sensor (P0101) and low fuel pressure (P0087), and Autopista a broken timing belt, with sudden loss of power.[5][6][8][10]
My car cut out while driving and won't start
If it cuts out while driving and does not start again, Autodoc Club links P0335 (crankshaft sensor) to stalling while running and being unable to start, and P0087 to fuel pressure that is too low and can prevent starting. Autopista adds that a broken timing belt causes difficulty starting and recommends going immediately to a specialist garage.[4][5][10]
What to check first
- Note when it stalls: when releasing the clutch, at idle, when braking or while driving with a loss of power. That detail points to the cause (technique, idle, fuel, sensor or electrical charge).[1][2]
- If it is a manual, go over your technique: press the clutch fully down, choose the right gear and release it gradually while you accelerate.[1]
- If it stalls on its own, check the battery and the alternator charge: RACE gives a reference voltage of between 13.5 and 14.5 V with the engine running, and warns of dim or flickering lights and of the engine cutting out minutes after starting.[2][3]
- Go over the maintenance: filters (air and fuel) according to the manual, cleaning of the intake system and the condition of the vacuum hoses, which may be cracked.[2][8]
- Ask a garage for a code reading: P0335 (crankshaft sensor), P0087 (fuel pressure), P0101 (airflow sensor) and P0505 (idle control) are the ones Autodoc Club associates with stalling.[4][5][6][7]
- If it cuts out while driving, stop somewhere safe and use roadside assistance rather than risk it stalling again on the journey.[2][3]
Can I keep driving?
Urgency: As soon as possible
It depends on why it stalls. An occasional stall from clutch technique on a manual is not a fault. However, if the engine cuts out on its own, especially while driving, RACE advises parking somewhere safe and using assistance rather than risking it stopping during the journey. Autodoc Club warns that low fuel pressure can prevent starting and damage the engine, and Autopista that a broken timing belt means going to a garage immediately. If it keeps happening, do not let it go: have it diagnosed soon.[1][2][5][10]
How much it costs to fix
Indicative prices published by the sources cited; they depend on the car and the garage.
| Repair | Price |
|---|---|
| Diesel filter, part only (range given by Autopista, in Spain)[8] | €15 – €100 |
| Replacing the diesel filter at a garage (part and labour, according to Autopista, in Spain; varies with how accessible the filter is)[8] | €50 – €150 |
| Replacing the crankshaft sensor (average range given by Autodoc Club; does not specify whether labour is included)[4] | €170 – €220 |
| Replacing the mass airflow sensor (figure estimated by Autodoc Club, around 300 euros; does not specify whether labour is included)[6] | €300 |
| Idle control diagnosis (approximate price from Autodoc Club)[7] | €100 – €150 |
Documented faults that cause it
Specific engine and gearbox faults, from most to least important (severity × frequency). Below each title, how the symptom shows up in that fault.
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 EcoBoost[19]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 CRDi[22]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 CRDi[23]
Source for the symptom in the BMW N13[24]
Source for the symptom in the BMW N20[25]
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue[26]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 / 1.5 VTEC Turbo[27]
Source for the symptom in the 2.5 dCi YD25[28]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 THP[29]
Source for the symptom in the 1.9 dCi[30]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 and 2.5 Hybrid[31]
Source for the symptom in the D4/D5[32]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 HDi[33]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC[34]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 PureTech[35]
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 dCi[36]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II[37]
Source for the symptom in the 1.8 TDCi[38]
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue[39]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC[40]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II)[41][42]
Source for the symptom in the TDV6 / SDV6[45]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4/1.6 VTi[24]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 TCe / SCe[46]
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 Hybrid[47]
Source for the symptom in the 1.8 Hybrid[48]
Source for the symptom in the D5 5 cilindros[32]
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 BlueHDi[49]
Source for the symptom in the 1.3 TCe[50]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 DTI and 2.2 DTI[51]
Source for the symptom in the Porsche V8 and V6 (Cayenne and Panamera)[52][53]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 HDi[54]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 BlueHDi[55]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 and 1.6 8v[56]
Source for the symptom in the E-Tech Híbrido[57]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 and 1.6 16v[58]
Source for the symptom in the VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD[59]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 TDI[60]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSI[60]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 TDI[60]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 HDi[61]
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 dCi[62]
Source for the symptom in the 1.7 CRDi[63]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 and 1.6 8v[64]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 and 1.6 16v[65]
Source for the symptom in the 2.3 MultiJet[68]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 GDI / T-GDI[69]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 CDTI[70]
Source for the symptom in the 1.3 TCe[50]
Source for the symptom in the 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma)[71]
Source for the symptom in the Skyactiv-G[72]
Source for the symptom in the Skyactiv-G[72]
Source for the symptom in the Skyactiv-G[73]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 16v[64]
Source for the symptom in the Subaru bóxer[59]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVT[76]
Source for the symptom in the 2.4 / 2.8 D-4D (GD)[77]
Source for the symptom in the Volvo 5 cilindros gasolina[78]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI[79]
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 BlueHDi[80]
Source for the symptom in the Honda IMA híbrido[59]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)[81]
Source for the symptom in the Mitsubishi PHEV[82]
Source for the symptom in the Honda IMA híbrido[59]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4M[83]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 TCe / SCe[84]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 16v[85]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 / 1.25 MPi[86]
Faults elsewhere in the car that cause it
Suspension, brake, electronics and other faults on specific cars, from most to least important.
Source for the symptom in the Citroën Berlingo III[87]
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot Rifter[88]
Source for the symptom in the BMW Serie 3 E90[89]
Source for the symptom in the Fiat Doblò III[90]
Source for the symptom in the Fiat Scudo III[90]
Source for the symptom in the Mitsubishi Lancer[92]
Source for the symptom in the Mitsubishi Outlander III[59][93]
Which cars it appears in
These faults affect 59 engines. We have documented 341 models from 31 makes with some of the affected versions: open yours to see all its faults.
Engines
- 1.5 BlueHDiPeugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Toyota and Fiat3 faults with this symptom
- BMW N47BMW and MINI1 fault with this symptom
- 1.5 dCiRenault, Dacia, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti and Suzuki3 faults with this symptom
- 1.2 TCeRenault, Dacia, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 EcoBoostFord1 fault with this symptom
- 1.3 MultijetFiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Opel, Suzuki and Ford1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 CRDiHyundai and Kia2 faults with this symptom
- BMW N13BMW1 fault with this symptom
- BMW N20BMW1 fault with this symptom
- 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlueFord2 faults with this symptom
- 1.0 / 1.5 VTEC TurboHonda1 fault with this symptom
- 2.5 dCi YD25Nissan1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 THPPeugeot, Citroën, DS and MINI1 fault with this symptom
- 1.9 dCiRenault, Nissan and Volvo1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 and 2.5 HybridToyota and Lexus1 fault with this symptom
- D4/D5Volvo1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 HDiPeugeot, Citroën, DS, Ford, Volvo, Mazda, MINI, Opel and Toyota2 faults with this symptom
- 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECHonda2 faults with this symptom
- 1.0 PureTechPeugeot and Citroën1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIFiat, Jeep and Alfa Romeo1 fault with this symptom
- 1.8 TDCiFord1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II)Hyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- TDV6 / SDV6Land Rover, Jaguar, Peugeot and Citroën2 faults with this symptom
- 1.4/1.6 VTiPeugeot, Citroën, DS and MINI1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 TCe / SCeRenault, Dacia and Nissan2 faults with this symptom
- 1.5 HybridToyota and Mazda1 fault with this symptom
- 1.8 HybridToyota and Lexus1 fault with this symptom
- D5 5 cilindrosVolvo1 fault with this symptom
- 1.3 TCeRenault, Dacia, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz2 faults with this symptom
- 2.0 DTI and 2.2 DTIOpel and Vauxhall1 fault with this symptom
- Porsche V8 and V6 (Cayenne and Panamera)Porsche1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 HDiPeugeot, Citroën, Ford, Mazda and Toyota1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 BlueHDiPeugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 and 1.6 8vRenault and Dacia2 faults with this symptom
- E-Tech HíbridoRenault and Dacia1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 and 1.6 16vRenault and Dacia2 faults with this symptom
- VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRDJeep, Chrysler, Lancia and Dodge1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 TDIVolkswagen, Seat and Škoda1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIVolkswagen, Seat, Škoda and Audi1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 TDIVolkswagen, Seat, Škoda and Audi1 fault with this symptom
- 1.7 CRDiHyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 and 1.4 TSIVolkswagen, Seat, Škoda and Audi1 fault with this symptom
- 2.3 MultiJetFiat and Iveco1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 GDI / T-GDIHyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 CDTIOpel and Vauxhall1 fault with this symptom
- 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma)Ford, Peugeot, Citroën and Land Rover1 fault with this symptom
- Skyactiv-GMazda3 faults with this symptom
- M112 / M113Mercedes-Benz1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 16vRenault and Dacia2 faults with this symptom
- Subaru bóxerSubaru1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTSuzuki1 fault with this symptom
- 2.4 / 2.8 D-4D (GD)Toyota1 fault with this symptom
- Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaVolvo and Ford1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIVolkswagen, Seat, Cupra, Škoda and Audi1 fault with this symptom
- Honda IMA híbridoHonda2 faults with this symptom
- 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)Hyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- Mitsubishi PHEVMitsubishi1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4MNissan, Renault and Dacia1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 / 1.25 MPiHyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
Cars with the affected versions
Alfa Romeo
Audi
- Audi A1 IEngine: 1.4 TDIYears: 2014–2018
- Audi A1 IIEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2018
- Audi A3 IIIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: 2013–2020
- Audi A3 IVEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2020
- Audi Q2Engine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2017
- Audi Q3 IIEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2018
BMW
- BMW Serie 1 E87Engine: BMW N47Years: 2007–2011
- BMW Serie 1 F20Engines: BMW N47 · BMW N13 · BMW N20Years: 2011–2016
- BMW Serie 2 F22Engine: BMW N20Years: 2014–2016
- BMW Serie 3 E90Engine: BMW N47Years: 2007–2012
- BMW Serie 3 F30Engines: BMW N47 · BMW N13 · BMW N20Years: 2012–2015
- BMW Serie 4 F32Engine: BMW N20Years: 2014–2016
- BMW Serie 5 E60Engine: BMW N47Years: 2007–2010
- BMW Serie 5 F10Engines: BMW N47 · BMW N20Years: 2010–2016
Citroën
- Citroën Berlingo IIEngine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2008–2018
- Citroën Berlingo IIIEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2018
- Citroën C-ElyséeEngines: 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.6 HDiYears: 2012–2022
- Citroën C1 IEngine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2005–2010
- Citroën C2Engine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2004–2009
- Citroën C3 IEngines: 1.6 HDi · 1.4 HDiYears: 2002–2009
- Citroën C3 IIEngines: 1.6 HDi · 1.0 PureTech · 1.4 HDiYears: 2009–2016
- Citroën C3 IIIEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: 2018–2023
Dacia
- Dacia DokkerEngine: 1.2 TCeYears: 2013–2018
- Dacia Duster IEngines: 1.5 dCi · 1.2 TCe · 1.4 and 1.6 16vYears: 2010–2017
- Dacia Duster IIEngine: 1.3 TCeYears: 2021–2024
- Dacia JoggerEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2021
- Dacia LodgyEngine: 1.2 TCeYears: 2013–2019
- Dacia Logan IEngines: 1.5 dCi · 1.4 and 1.6 8v · 1.4 and 1.6 16v · 1.2 16vYears: 2004–2012
- Dacia Logan IIEngine: 1.2 16vYears: 2012–2020
- Dacia Logan IIIEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2021
DS
- DS DS 3Engines: 1.6 THP · 1.6 HDi · 1.4/1.6 VTiYears: 2009–2019
- DS DS 3 CrossbackEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: 2019–2022
- DS DS 4 IEngines: 1.6 THP · 1.6 HDiYears: 2011–2018
- DS DS 4 IIEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2021
- DS DS 5Engine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2011–2018
- DS DS 7 CrossbackEngines: 1.5 BlueHDi · 2.0 BlueHDiYears: 2017–2022
Fiat
- Fiat 500Engine: 1.3 MultijetYears: 2007–2024
- Fiat 500LEngines: 1.3 Multijet · 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIYears: 2012–2022
- Fiat 500XEngines: 1.3 Multijet · 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIYears: since 2014
- Fiat BravoEngine: 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIYears: 2007–2014
- Fiat Doblò IIEngines: 1.3 Multijet · 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIYears: 2010–2022
- Fiat Doblò IIIEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2022
- Fiat FreemontEngine: 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIYears: 2011–2015
- Fiat Panda IIIEngine: 1.3 MultijetYears: 2012–2024
Ford
- Ford B-MaxEngines: 1.0 EcoBoost · 1.6 HDiYears: 2012–2017
- Ford C-Max IEngines: 1.6 HDi · 1.8 TDCiYears: 2003–2010
- Ford C-Max IIEngines: 1.0 EcoBoost · 1.6 HDiYears: 2010–2019
- Ford EcoSportEngine: 1.0 EcoBoostYears: 2014–2022
- Ford Fiesta VEngine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2003–2008
- Ford Fiesta VIIEngines: 1.0 EcoBoost · 1.6 HDi · 1.4 HDiYears: 2008–2017
- Ford Fiesta VIIIEngine: 1.0 EcoBoostYears: 2017–2023
- Ford Focus IEngine: 1.8 TDCiYears: 2001–2004
Honda
- Honda Accord VIIIEngine: 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECYears: 2008–2015
- Honda Civic VIIIEngine: Honda IMA híbridoYears: 2006–2011
- Honda Civic IXEngine: 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECYears: 2013–2017
- Honda Civic XEngines: 1.0 / 1.5 VTEC Turbo · 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECYears: 2017–2021
- Honda CR-V IIIEngine: 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECYears: 2010–2012
- Honda CR-V IVEngine: 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECYears: 2012–2018
- Honda CR-ZEngine: Honda IMA híbridoYears: 2010–2016
- Honda HR-V IIEngine: 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECYears: 2015–2020
Hyundai
- Hyundai i10 IIEngine: 1.0 / 1.25 MPiYears: 2013–2019
- Hyundai i10 IIIEngine: 1.0 / 1.25 MPiYears: since 2020
- Hyundai i20 IIEngine: 1.0 / 1.25 MPiYears: 2014–2020
- Hyundai i20 IIIEngine: 1.0 / 1.25 MPiYears: since 2020
- Hyundai i30 IIEngines: 1.6 CRDi · 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2011–2017
- Hyundai i30 IIIEngine: 1.6 CRDiYears: since 2017
- Hyundai i40Engine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2011–2015
- Hyundai ix35Engines: 1.7 CRDi · 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2011–2015
Jeep
Kia
- Kia Carens IIIEngine: 1.6 CRDiYears: 2011–2012
- Kia Carens IVEngine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2013–2017
- Kia Ceed IIEngines: 1.6 CRDi · 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2012–2018
- Kia Ceed IIIEngine: 1.6 CRDiYears: since 2018
- Kia Optima IIIEngine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2011–2015
- Kia Optima IVEngine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2015–2018
- Kia Picanto IIEngine: 1.0 / 1.25 MPiYears: 2011–2017
- Kia Picanto IIIEngine: 1.0 / 1.25 MPiYears: since 2017
Land Rover
- Land Rover Discovery 4Engine: TDV6 / SDV6Years: 2009–2016
- Land Rover Discovery 3Engine: TDV6 / SDV6Years: 2004–2010
- Land Rover Range Rover IIIEngine: TDV6 / SDV6Years: 2009–2012
- Land Rover Range Rover IVEngine: TDV6 / SDV6Years: 2012–2018
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport IEngine: TDV6 / SDV6Years: 2005–2013
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport IIEngine: TDV6 / SDV6Years: 2013–2018
Mazda
- Mazda 2 IEngine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2002–2007
- Mazda 2 IIEngine: Skyactiv-GYears: since 2015
- Mazda 2 HybridEngine: 1.5 HybridYears: since 2022
- Mazda 3 IEngine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2004–2009
- Mazda 3 IIIEngine: Skyactiv-GYears: 2013–2019
- Mazda 3 IVEngine: Skyactiv-GYears: since 2019
- Mazda 6 IIIEngine: Skyactiv-GYears: 2012–2023
- Mazda CX-3Engine: Skyactiv-GYears: 2016–2021
Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz Citan W415Engine: 1.2 TCeYears: 2013–2021
- Mercedes-Benz CLA C118Engine: 1.3 TCeYears: since 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Clase A W177Engine: 1.3 TCeYears: since 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Clase B W247Engine: 1.3 TCeYears: since 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W202Engine: M112 / M113Years: 1997–2000
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203Engine: M112 / M113Years: 2000–2007
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W210Engine: M112 / M113Years: 1997–2002
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211Engine: M112 / M113Years: 2002–2006
MINI
Nissan
- Nissan Juke IEngines: 1.2 TCe · 1.5 dCi · 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4MYears: 2010–2019
- Nissan Juke IIEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2019
- Nissan Micra IIIEngines: 1.5 dCi · 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4MYears: 2003–2010
- Nissan Micra VEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: 2016–2023
- Nissan Navara D40Engine: 2.5 dCi YD25Years: 2005–2015
- Nissan Note IEngine: 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4MYears: 2006–2012
- Nissan Pathfinder R51Engine: 2.5 dCi YD25Years: 2005–2014
- Nissan Primera IIIEngine: 1.9 dCiYears: 2003–2007
Opel
- Opel Astra GEngine: 2.0 DTI and 2.2 DTIYears: 1999–2004
- Opel Astra JEngines: 1.3 Multijet · 2.0 CDTIYears: 2009–2015
- Opel Astra LEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2021
- Opel Combo EEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2018
- Opel Corsa DEngine: 1.3 MultijetYears: 2006–2014
- Opel Corsa EEngine: 1.3 MultijetYears: 2014–2019
- Opel Corsa FEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2019
- Opel CrosslandEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: 2018–2023
Peugeot
- Peugeot 206Engines: 1.6 HDi · 1.4 HDiYears: 2001–2009
- Peugeot 207Engines: 1.6 THP · 1.6 HDi · 1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.4 HDiYears: 2006–2014
- Peugeot 208 IEngines: 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.6 THP · 1.6 HDi · 1.0 PureTech · 1.4/1.6 VTiYears: 2012–2019
- Peugeot 208 IIEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2019
- Peugeot 301Engine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2012–2018
- Peugeot 307Engine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2005–2008
- Peugeot 308 IEngines: 1.6 THP · 1.6 HDi · 1.4/1.6 VTiYears: 2007–2013
- Peugeot 308 IIEngines: 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.6 HDi · 2.0 BlueHDiYears: 2013–2021
Renault
- Renault ArkanaEngine: 1.3 TCeYears: since 2020
- Renault AustralEngines: 1.3 TCe · E-Tech HíbridoYears: since 2022
- Renault Captur IEngine: 1.2 TCeYears: 2013–2018
- Renault Captur IIEngines: 1.0 TCe / SCe · 1.3 TCeYears: since 2019
- Renault Clio IIEngines: 1.5 dCi · 1.4 and 1.6 8v · 1.4 and 1.6 16v · 1.2 16vYears: 1998–2012
- Renault Clio IIIEngines: 1.5 dCi · 1.4 and 1.6 16v · 1.2 16vYears: 2005–2012
- Renault Clio IVEngines: 1.2 TCe · 1.2 16vYears: 2012–2019
- Renault Clio VEngine: 1.3 TCeYears: 2019–2023
Seat
- Seat AronaEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2017
- Seat AtecaEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2016
- Seat Ibiza IIIEngines: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSI · 1.4 TDIYears: 2002–2008
- Seat Ibiza IVEngines: 1.2 TDI · 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSI · 1.4 TDI · 1.2 and 1.4 TSIYears: 2008–2017
- Seat Ibiza VEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2017
- Seat León IIEngine: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIYears: 2005–2012
- Seat León IIIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: 2012–2020
- Seat León IVEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2020
Škoda
- Škoda Fabia IEngines: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSI · 1.4 TDIYears: 1999–2007
- Škoda Fabia IIEngines: 1.2 TDI · 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSI · 1.4 TDIYears: 2007–2014
- Škoda Fabia IIIEngines: 1.4 TDI · 1.2 and 1.4 TSIYears: 2014–2019
- Škoda KamiqEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2019
- Škoda KaroqEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2017
- Škoda Kodiaq IEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: 2018–2024
- Škoda Octavia IEngine: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIYears: 1999–2004
- Škoda Octavia IIEngine: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIYears: 2004–2013
Subaru
Suzuki
- Suzuki BalenoEngine: 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2018–2020
- Suzuki IgnisEngine: 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: since 2016
- Suzuki SplashEngines: 1.3 Multijet · 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2008–2014
- Suzuki Swift IIIEngine: 1.3 MultijetYears: 2005–2010
- Suzuki Swift IVEngines: 1.3 Multijet · 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2010–2017
- Suzuki Swift VEngine: 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2017–2024
Toyota
- Toyota Auris IIEngine: 1.8 HybridYears: 2012–2018
- Toyota Aygo IEngine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2005–2007
- Toyota C-HR IEngines: 2.0 and 2.5 Hybrid · 1.8 HybridYears: 2016–2023
- Toyota CamryEngine: 2.0 and 2.5 HybridYears: 2019–2021
- Toyota Corolla XIIEngine: 1.8 HybridYears: 2019–2022
- Toyota Prius IIIEngine: 1.8 HybridYears: 2009–2015
- Toyota Prius IVEngine: 1.8 HybridYears: 2015–2022
- Toyota ProAce CityEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: 2019–2023
Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Caddy VEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2020
- Volkswagen Golf IVEngine: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIYears: 1999–2003
- Volkswagen Golf VEngine: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIYears: 2003–2008
- Volkswagen Golf VIEngine: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIYears: 2008–2012
- Volkswagen Golf VIIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: 2012–2020
- Volkswagen Golf VIIIEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2020
- Volkswagen Passat B8Engine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: 2018–2023
- Volkswagen Polo IVEngines: 1.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSI · 1.4 TDIYears: 2001–2009
Volvo
- Volvo C30Engine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2007–2012
- Volvo S40 IEngine: 1.9 dCiYears: 1996–2004
- Volvo S40 IIEngine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2004–2012
- Volvo S60 IEngines: D4/D5 · D5 5 cilindros · Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 2001–2010
- Volvo S60 IIEngines: D4/D5 · D5 5 cilindrosYears: 2010–2018
- Volvo S80 IEngine: Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 1999–2006
- Volvo S80 IIEngines: D4/D5 · D5 5 cilindrosYears: 2006–2016
- Volvo V40 IEngine: 1.9 dCiYears: 1996–2004
Engine stalls: causes in your car
343 cars have several documented faults that cause this symptom. Choose yours to see only those that affect it, by engine and by year.
Alfa Romeo 2
BMW 12
Citroën 22
Cupra 1
Dacia 11
Fiat 12
Ford 29
Honda 8
Hyundai 16
Jaguar 1
Kia 19
Lancia 1
Land Rover 6
Mazda 12
Mercedes-Benz 18
- Mercedes-Benz Citan W415
- Mercedes-Benz CLA C118
- Mercedes-Benz Clase A W177
- Mercedes-Benz Clase B W247
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W202
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W210
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W163
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W164
- Mercedes-Benz Clase R W251
- Mercedes-Benz Clase S W220
- See the 18 Mercedes-Benz models
Nissan 12
Opel 16
Peugeot 25
Renault 27
Seat 9
Škoda 13
Subaru 2
Toyota 11
Volkswagen 14
Engine stalls by brand
Fault codes that may go with it
If you have an OBD reader, the code stored by the control unit helps you work out which system is failing.
- P0010Camshaft actuator "A" circuit (bank 1)
- P0011Camshaft over-advanced (variable valve timing)
- P0014Camshaft "B" over-advanced (bank 1)
- P0016Crankshaft and camshaft out of sync
- P0069MAP and barometric pressure do not agree
- P0087Fuel rail or fuel pressure too low
- P0088Fuel rail or fuel pressure too high
- P0089Poor fuel pressure regulation
- P0090Pressure regulator circuit fault
- P0093Large fuel system leak
- P0100Air flow meter (MAF): circuit fault
- P0101Air flow meter (MAF): signal outside expected range
- P0102Air flow meter (MAF): signal too low
- P0115Coolant temperature sensor: circuit fault
- P0120Throttle position sensor A: circuit fault
- P0170Fuel trim malfunction (bank 1)
- P0171Mixture too lean (bank 1)
- P0190Rail pressure sensor circuit fault
- P0193Rail pressure sensor: signal too high
- P0200Injector circuit fault
- P0300Misfires on multiple cylinders
- P0335Crankshaft sensor circuit fault
- P0340Camshaft sensor circuit fault
- P0341Camshaft sensor signal out of range
- P0401Insufficient EGR flow
- P0402Excessive EGR flow
- P0403Faulty EGR control circuit
- P0405EGR sensor 'A': signal too low
- P0409EGR sensor "A" circuit fault
- P0480Cooling fan 1: control circuit fault
- P0504Brake switch A and B signals do not match
- P0521Oil pressure: sensor signal out of range
- P0562Low voltage in the electrical system (battery or charging)
- P0606ECU (ECM/PCM) internal processor fault
- P0700Transmission control system fault (MIL request)
- P2138Throttle sensors D and E: signals do not correlate
- P2187Mixture too lean at idle (bank 1)
- P2279Air leak in the intake system
Frequently asked questions
Why does my car stall?
On a manual, Autopista names as the most common cause poor coordination between clutch and accelerator, such as releasing the clutch very quickly or being at too low an engine speed for the gear. If it stalls without you causing it, RACE points to unstable idle (EGR, throttle, injectors, spark plugs, airflow sensor, air leaks) and to the battery or alternator, and Autodoc Club adds the crankshaft sensor and fuel pressure.[1][2][4][5]
Is it serious if the car stalls at idle?
A one-off stall is not, but if it keeps happening it indicates that something in the idle is not working properly. Autodoc Club associates code P0505 with stalling at idle, hard cold starting and higher consumption, and RACE warns that if the unstable idle is severe it is not safe to drive and you should use assistance.[2][7]
What do I do if my car cuts out while driving?
RACE advises parking somewhere safe and using assistance rather than risking another stall on the journey. If you suspect the alternator, RACE recommends turning off the air conditioning, the screen and non-essential systems, and stopping without trying to start again in order to conserve charge.[2][3]
Can a car stall because of the battery or the alternator?
Yes. RACE includes a weak battery and a faulty alternator among the causes of unstable idle, and describes the engine cutting out minutes after starting when the battery runs down through lack of charge. After using jump leads, if the engine keeps running it is probably the battery; if it cuts out soon afterwards, the alternator.[2][3]
How much does it cost to fix a car that stalls?
It depends on the cause. Autopista gives between 15 and 100 euros for the diesel filter alone and between 50 and 150 with labour at a garage; Autodoc Club gives between 170 and 220 euros on average for replacing the crankshaft sensor and puts the airflow sensor at about 300 euros. Diagnosis of the idle control is around 100 to 150 euros (all figures for Spain).[4][6][7][8]
How do I know if the crankshaft sensor is the culprit?
Autodoc Club associates code P0335 with the engine light, difficulty or inability to start, loss of power, stalling while running and higher consumption. Only a code reading confirms it, because the list of causes of P0335 also includes the wiring, the connector, the sensor ring, a broken timing belt and a weak battery.[4]
Other symptoms: behaviour
- Sudden loss of power (limp mode)Urgency: Garage soon66 faults cause it in 56 engines
- Gradual loss of powerUrgency: Monitor193 faults cause it in 116 engines
- Jerking or juddering when acceleratingUrgency: Garage soon89 faults cause it in 73 engines
- Abnormal vibrations or unstable idleUrgency: Monitor59 faults cause it in 49 engines
- Hard brake pedal or loss of brake assistanceUrgency: As soon as possible5 faults cause it in 4 engines
- Automatic emergency braking activates for no reasonUrgency: Garage soon0 faults cause it
Has this happened to you? Tell us which fault it was, at how many kilometres and how much you paid: it helps other owners know what to expect. Report your fault.
Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
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