vinkodex.2002–2010. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
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What to watch for
The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
The four groups of parts in the air suspension (compressor, valve block, ride height sensors, air springs) work together, and any weak link causes a fault message, an uneven ride height or a car that settles.
It can affect every car in this generation.
The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.
Most recent: 23 April 2021
A12/01220/21Safety recallEnvironment23 April 2021 · EU Safety GateThe vehicles are equipped with control software regarded as unauthorised by the competent authorities. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 23/04/2021
A12/00323/20Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateThe compression joint between the hydraulic hose and the hydraulic fitting of the power steering can be put under excessive pressure. As a result, oil can leak out in the engine compartment increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/01262/20Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateThe wire coil profile used in the radiator tank seal may be deformed due to the very variable temperatures within the engine compartment. Over time, and under unfavourable conditions, this could lead to the radiator seal coming loose. A loose radiator seal could come into contact with hot components in the engine compartment as a result of vibrations during driving. This could lead to the seal and, potentially, neighbouring components starting to smoulder, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
D3 · 2002–2010
The fault list opens on the version page.
63 versions
2.8 l · 2773 cm³
no engine code
2.8 FSIe
2007–2010 · FSIe
2.8 l · 2773 cm³
no engine code
2.8 FSIe Advance
2007–2010 · FSIe Advance
2.8 l · 2773 cm³
no engine code
2.8 FSIe Pro Line
2007–2010 · FSIe Pro Line
2.8 l · 2773 cm³
no engine code
2.8 FSIe Pro Line +
2007–2010 · FSIe Pro Line +
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro Advance
2007–2010 · quattro Advance
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro long
2002–2007 · quattro long
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro long Advance
2007–2010 · quattro long Advance
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro long Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro long Pro Line
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro long Pro Line +
2007–2010 · quattro long Pro Line +
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
3.0 l · 2967 cm³
no engine code
3.0 TDI quattro Pro Line +
2007–2010 · quattro Pro Line +
3.0 l · 2976 cm³
no engine code
3.0
2002–2007
3.0 l · 2976 cm³
no engine code
3.0 long
2002–2007 · long
3.0 l · 2976 cm³
no engine code
3.0 long Pro Line
2002–2007 · long Pro Line
3.0 l · 2976 cm³
no engine code
3.0 Pro Line
2002–2007 · Pro Line
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI
2002–2007
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI Advance
2007–2010 · Advance
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI long
2002–2007 · long
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI long Advance
2007–2010 · long Advance
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI long Pro Line
2002–2007 · long Pro Line
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI long Pro Line +
2007–2010 · long Pro Line +
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI Pro Line
2002–2007 · Pro Line
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI Pro Line +
2007–2010 · Pro Line +
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI quattro Advance
2007–2010 · quattro Advance
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
3.1 l · 3123 cm³
no engine code
3.2 FSI quattro Pro Line +
2007–2010 · quattro Pro Line +
3.7 l · 3697 cm³
no engine code
3.7 quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
3.7 l · 3697 cm³
no engine code
3.7 quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
3.9 l · 3936 cm³
no engine code
4.0 TDI quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
3.9 l · 3936 cm³
no engine code
4.0 TDI quattro long
2002–2007 · quattro long
3.9 l · 3936 cm³
no engine code
4.0 TDI quattro long Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro long Pro Line
3.9 l · 3936 cm³
no engine code
4.0 TDI quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
4.1 l · 4134 cm³
no engine code
4.2 TDI quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
4.1 l · 4134 cm³
no engine code
4.2 TDI quattro Advance
2007–2010 · quattro Advance
4.1 l · 4134 cm³
no engine code
4.2 TDI quattro long
2002–2007 · quattro long
4.1 l · 4134 cm³
no engine code
4.2 TDI quattro long Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro long Pro Line
4.1 l · 4134 cm³
no engine code
4.2 TDI quattro long Pro Line +
2007–2010 · quattro long Pro Line +
4.1 l · 4134 cm³
no engine code
4.2 TDI quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
4.1 l · 4134 cm³
no engine code
4.2 TDI quattro Pro Line +
2007–2010 · quattro Pro Line +
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro Advance
2007–2010 · quattro Advance
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro long
2002–2007 · quattro long
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro long Advance
2007–2010 · quattro long Advance
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro long Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro long Pro Line
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro long Pro Line +
2007–2010 · quattro long Pro Line +
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
4.2 l · 4163 cm³
no engine code
4.2 FSI quattro Pro Line +
2007–2010 · quattro Pro Line +
4.2 l · 4172 cm³
no engine code
4.2 quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
4.2 l · 4172 cm³
no engine code
4.2 quattro long
2002–2007 · quattro long
4.2 l · 4172 cm³
no engine code
4.2 quattro long Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro long Pro Line
4.2 l · 4172 cm³
no engine code
4.2 quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
6.0 l · 5998 cm³
no engine code
6.0 quattro
2002–2007 · quattro
6.0 l · 5998 cm³
no engine code
6.0 quattro long
2002–2007 · quattro long
6.0 l · 5998 cm³
no engine code
6.0 quattro long Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro long Pro Line
6.0 l · 5998 cm³
no engine code
6.0 quattro Pro Line
2002–2007 · quattro Pro Line
6.0 l · 5998 cm³
no engine code
6.0 W12 quattro
2007–2010 · W12 quattro
6.0 l · 5998 cm³
no engine code
6.0 W12 quattro Advance
2007–2010 · W12 quattro Advance
6.0 l · 5998 cm³
no engine code
6.0 W12 quattro long
2007–2010 · W12 quattro long
Neighbouring generations
D3 (2002-2010). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
2002–2010. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.
No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.
The fault list is.
We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.