A few seconds of chain rattle on a cold start, later a permanent noise; the chain stretches and the tensioner does not hold it.
Applies to the engine CAVA, CTHA.
2010–2020. 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.
A few seconds of chain rattle on a cold start, later a permanent noise; the chain stretches and the tensioner does not hold it.
Applies to the engine CAVA, CTHA.
The EGR cooler cools the recirculated exhaust gas before it enters the intake again, and coolant flows through it while it does so.
Applies to the engine CFFB, CUWA.
Repair: 600–1,500 EUR
The balance shaft module drives the oil pump through a hexagonal shaft stub.
Applies to the engine CFFB, CFGB, CFGC.
With the 2008 EA888 VW switched from a belt to a chain, and the tensioner of the first two generations turned out weak: as the ratchet mechanism ages it does not hold its position when the engine stops and the oil pressure disappears.
Applies to the engine CCZA.
On short urban trips the particulate filter cannot burn through.
Applies to the engine DLTB.
On AdBlue (SCR) diesels the NOx sensor after the catalyst ages, and the tip of the dosing valve crystallises.
Applies to the engine DLTB.
The EGR valve and its cooler block up with soot and oily deposits; the particulate filter cannot regenerate on short urban trips.
Applies to the engine CFFB.
The solenoids of the mechatronics unit wear out: slow or harsh shifting, then limp mode.
Applies to the transmission DQ250.
12 more faults belong to this generation. On the version page, only the ones that apply stay.
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: 12 July 2024
A12/02776/24Safety recallInjuries12 July 2024 · EU Safety GateThe propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with 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): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 12/07/2024
A12/00148/20Safety recallInjuries20 January 2020 · EU Safety GateA condenser of the airbag control unit might have an insufficient thermal treatment. Consequently, the condenser might fail which could lead the airbag control unit to detect a non occurring frontal collision and trigger the airbags and seatbealt tensioners, increasing the risk of an accident.
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: 20/01/2020
A12/0300/18Safety recallInjuries24 January 2018 · EU Safety GateThe passenger airbag module may have been produced with an inadequate welded connection between the detonator and generator. In the event of an accident, the airbag may not deploy correctly, reducing the protection of the passenger.
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: 24/01/2018
A12/01630/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with 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): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Engines and transmissions in this generation
A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.
II · 2010–2020
The fault list opens on the version page.
61 versions
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Businessline
2010–2015 · Businessline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Businessline
2010–2015 · Businessline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Businessline Executive
2010–2015 · Businessline Executive
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Businessline Executive
2010–2015 · Businessline Executive
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Reference
2010–2015 · Reference
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Reference
2010–2015 · Reference
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Reference Business
2010–2015 · Reference Business
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Style
2010–2015 · Style
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CTHA · CAVA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Style
2010–2015 · Style
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Style Business
2010–2015 · Style Business
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVA · CTHA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Style Business
2010–2015 · Style Business
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Business Intense
2015–2019 · Business Intense
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Business Intense
2015–2019 · Business Intense
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · DQ250
1.4 TSI FR Business Intense
2015–2019 · FR Business Intense
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · MQ250
1.4 TSI FR Business Intense
2015–2019 · FR Business Intense
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · DQ250
1.4 TSI FR Connect
2015–2019 · FR Connect
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · MQ250
1.4 TSI FR Connect
2015–2019 · FR Connect
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Reference
2015–2019 · Reference
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Style
2015–2019 · Style
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Style
2015–2019 · Style
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · DQ250
1.4 TSI Style Connect
2015–2019 · Style Connect
1.4 l · 1395 cm³
CZDA · DJKA · MQ250
1.4 TSI Style Connect
2015–2019 · Style Connect
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFE · CUVA · MQ350
2.0 TDI 115hp Ecomotive Reference
2010–2015 · Ecomotive Reference
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 140hp 4WD Style
2010–2015 · 4WD Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 140hp Businessline
2010–2015 · Businessline
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 140hp Businessline Executive
2010–2015 · Businessline Executive
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 140hp Ecomotive Businessline
2010–2015 · Ecomotive Businessline
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 140hp Ecomotive Businessline Executive
2010–2015 · Ecomotive Businessline Executive
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 140hp Ecomotive Reference
2010–2015 · Ecomotive Reference
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 140hp Ecomotive Reference Business
2010–2015 · Ecomotive Reference Business
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 140hp Ecomotive Style
2010–2015 · Ecomotive Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 140hp Ecomotive Style Business
2010–2015 · Ecomotive Style Business
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 140hp Reference
2010–2015 · Reference
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 140hp Style
2010–2015 · Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFFB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 140hp Style Business
2010–2015 · Style Business
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 150hp Business Intense
2015–2019 · Business Intense
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 150hp Business Intense
2015–2019 · Business Intense
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 150hp FR Business Intense
2015–2019 · FR Business Intense
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 150hp FR Business Intense
2015–2019 · FR Business Intense
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 150hp FR Connect
2015–2019 · FR Connect
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 150hp FR Connect
2015–2019 · FR Connect
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 150hp Reference
2015–2019 · Reference
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 150hp Style
2015–2019 · Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 150hp Style
2015–2019 · Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 150hp Style Connect
2015–2019 · Style Connect
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUVC · DLTB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 150hp Style Connect
2015–2019 · Style Connect
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFGB · MQ350
2.0 TDI 170hp Style
2010–2015 · Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFGB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 170hp Style
2010–2015 · Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CFGC · DLUB · DQ250
2.0 TDI 177hp Style
2010–2015 · Style
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
DLUB · CFGC · DQ250
2.0 TDI 177hp Style Business
2010–2015 · Style Business
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUWA · DQ250
2.0 TDI 184hp 4Drive FR Business Intense
2015–2019 · 4Drive FR Business Intense
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUWA · DQ250
2.0 TDI 184hp FR Business Intense
2015–2019 · FR Business Intense
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUWA · DQ250
2.0 TDI 184hp FR Connect
2015–2019 · FR Connect
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUWA · DQ250
2.0 TDI 184hp Style Business Intense
2015–2019 · Style Business Intense
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
CUWA · DQ250
2.0 TDI 184hp Style Connect
2015–2019 · Style Connect
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CCZA · DQ250
2.0 TSI Style
2010–2015 · Style
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CCZA · DQ250
2.0 TSI Style Business
2010–2015 · Style Business
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
DEDA · DQ250
2.0 TSI FR Business Intense
2015–2019 · FR Business Intense
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
DEDA · DQ250
2.0 TSI FR Connect
2015–2019 · FR Connect
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
DEDA · DQ250
2.0 TSI Style Business Intense
2015–2019 · Style Business Intense
Neighbouring generations
II (7N). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
2010–2020. 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.