The injector does not close fully, and with the engine standing fuel drips into the cylinder.
Applies to the engine CHZD, DLAA.
2022–2025. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
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 injector does not close fully, and with the engine standing fuel drips into the cylinder.
Applies to the engine CHZD, DLAA.
On the T-Roc diesel the AdBlue system fails and the particulate filter blocks, and the warning light stays on.
It can affect every car in this generation.
A thin wall of the mechatronics valve body can crack, which causes a loss of pressure.
Applies to the transmission DQ200.
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, DLAA and 1 more.
The combined housing of the water pump and the thermostat is plastic, and it is bolted directly to the hot engine block.
Applies to the engine DKZA, DNLA, DRFA.
The crankcase ventilation (PCV) of the third generation 1.8/2.0 TSI fails less often than its predecessors, but it is not faultless.
Applies to the engine DKZA, DNLA, DRFA.
The air conditioning does not cool enough at high outside temperatures, after 20,000 to 40,000 km.
It can affect every car in this generation.
7 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.
A12/00584/22Safety recallBurns, Fireno date · EU Safety GateThe engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. 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 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
A12/01677/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateTwo rear left wheel bearing housings may be defective. They can fail and affect the stability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. 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
SR/00799/26Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe tie rod may not have been properly screwed to the wheel bearing housing. As a result, the steering function may be impaired and fail which can lead to a risk of accident and injury. 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.
I.5 · 2022–2025
The fault list opens on the version page.
37 versions
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp
2022–2025
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp Life
2022–2025 · Life
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp Life 75 Edition
2022–2025 · Life 75 Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp Life Business
2022–2025 · Life Business
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp Life Edition
2022–2025 · Life Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp R-Line
2022–2025 · R-Line
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp R-Line Business
2022–2025 · R-Line Business
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp Style
2022– · Style
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA
1.0 TSI 110hp Style
2022–2025 · Style
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI 116hp
2022–2025
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI 116hp Life Edition
2022–2025 · Life Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI 116hp Oranje Edition
2022–2025 · Oranje Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI 116hp R-Line
2022–2025 · R-Line
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI 116hp R-Line Business
2022–2025 · R-Line Business
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI 116hp R-Line Edition
2022–2025 · R-Line Edition
1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD
1.0 TSI 116hp Style
2022– · Style
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · MQ250
1.5 TSI 150hp Life
2022–2025 · Life
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp Life
2022–2025 · Life
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp Life 75 Edition
2022–2025 · Life 75 Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp Life Business
2022–2025 · Life Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · MQ281
1.5 TSI 150hp Life Business
2022–2025 · Life Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp Life Edition
2022–2025 · Life Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · MQ281
1.5 TSI 150hp Life Edition
2022–2025 · Life Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp Oranje Edition
2022–2025 · Oranje Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · MQ250
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line
2022–2025 · R-Line
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line
2022–2025 · R-Line
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line
2022– · R-Line
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · MQ250
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line Business
2022–2025 · R-Line Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line Business
2022–2025 · R-Line Business
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · MQ281
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line Edition
2022–2025 · R-Line Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line Edition
2022–2025 · R-Line Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp R-Line Edition Grey
2022– · R-Line Edition Grey
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp Style
2022–2025 · Style
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · DQ200
1.5 TSI 150hp Style
2022– · Style
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DADA · DPCA · MQ250
1.5 TSI 150hp Style
2022–2025 · Style
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
DKZA · DNLA
2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line
2022–2025 · R-Line
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
DKZA · DNLA
2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line Business+
2022–2025 · R-Line Business+
Neighbouring generations
I facelift (A11). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
2022–2025. 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.
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