On these engines the oil pump is driven by its own small toothed belt, and that belt runs in the hot engine oil.
Applies to the engine DFGA.
Repair: 200–600 EUR
2017–2022. 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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The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
On these engines the oil pump is driven by its own small toothed belt, and that belt runs in the hot engine oil.
Applies to the engine DFGA.
Repair: 200–600 EUR
On short urban trips the particulate filter cannot burn through.
Applies to the engine DBGC, DFGA, DTSA and 1 more.
On AdBlue (SCR) diesels the NOx sensor after the catalyst ages, and the tip of the dosing valve crystallises.
Applies to the engine DBGC, DTSA, DTSB.
The injector does not close fully, and with the engine standing fuel drips into the cylinder.
Applies to the engine CHZD.
The 7 speed, wet clutch DSG that replaced the DQ250 in the MQB models (0GC / DQ381) is vulnerable from the mechatronics side.
Applies to the transmission DQ381.
In the EA211 the water pump and the thermostat are one plastic module, and the pump is driven not by the timing belt but by a separate toothed belt behind the exhaust camshaft.
Applies to the engine CHZD, DADA.
On four wheel drive cars the oil and filter of the Haldex clutch are wear items and have to be replaced, and that service is the one most often skipped.
It can affect every car in this generation.
The seven speed dry DSG often starts shifting hesitantly as early as 30,000 to 50,000 km: it does not shift smoothly, sometimes it cannot find the gear, and it jerks worst in slow, congested traffic.
It can affect every car in this generation.
10 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.
A12/00364/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateDue to a manufacturing error, the brake-pedal plate for may not have been adequately welded and may be deformed and completely detached when the brake pedal is suddenly applied. As a result, the application of the brakes will be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident.
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
A12/0279/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe fitting of the headrest in the rear seat's backrest may be defective. In case of an accident the support and protection provided might be limited increasing the risk of injuries.
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
A12/0299/18Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateIn the event of the curtain airbag being deployed, parts of the covering of the A-pillar could break off. These parts could injure the people in the vehicle.
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
A12/0765/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe locking pin for securing the head restraints may be missing from the central rear seat. In the event of an accident, the central rear head restraint may consequently become detached from the guide rods and lose its supportive and protective effect.
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
A12/1302/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GatePossible development of cracks in the mounting of the driver’s seat. This can reduce its protective function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
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
A12/1750/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GatePossible defect in the driver's airbag housing. As a result, the airbag may not deploy properly in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.
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.
I · 2017–2022
The fault list opens on the version page.
43 versions
1.0 l · 999 cm³
no engine code
1.0 TSI Greentech Business Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
no engine code
1.0 TSI Greentech Business Edition Plus
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition Plus
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Ambition
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Ambition
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Ambition Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition Business
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Ambition Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition Business
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Business Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Business Edition Plus
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition Plus
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Clever Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Clever Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Clever Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Clever Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Style
2018–2022 · Greentech Style
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Style
2018–2022 · Greentech Style
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Style Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Style Business
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI Greentech Style Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Style Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT 4x4 Greentech Scout Business
2018–2022 · 4x4 Greentech Scout Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Ambition
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · MQ281
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Ambition
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · MQ281
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Ambition Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Ambition Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · MQ281
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Business Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Business Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Business Edition Plus
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition Plus
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · MQ281
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Business Edition Plus
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition Plus
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · MQ281
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Sportline Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Sportline Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Sportline Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Sportline Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · MQ281
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Style
2018–2022 · Greentech Style
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Style
2018–2022 · Greentech Style
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · MQ281
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Style Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Style Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DQ381
1.5 TSI ACT Greentech Style Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Style Business
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Ambition
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Ambition
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Ambition Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition Business
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Ambition Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Ambition Business
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Business Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Business Edition
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Clever Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Clever Edition
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Clever Edition
2018–2022 · Greentech Clever Edition
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Sportline Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Sportline Business
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Style
2018–2022 · Greentech Style
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Style
2018–2022 · Greentech Style
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Style Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Style Business
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
no engine code
1.6 TDI Greentech Style Business
2018–2022 · Greentech Style Business
2.0 l · 1968 cm³
DBGC · DFGA
2.0 TDI 4x4 Greentech Style Business
2018–2022 · 4x4 Greentech Style Business
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
DKZA · DNLA
2.0 TSI ACT 4x4 Greentech Sportline Business
2018–2022 · 4x4 Greentech Sportline Business
Neighbouring generations
I (NU). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
2017–2022. 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.