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 DXDB, DXDE.
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.
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 DXDB, DXDE.
The per cylinder ignition coil of these direct injection, turbocharged petrol engines fails.
Applies to the engine DXDB, DXDE.
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.
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.
II · 2025–
The fault list opens on the version page.
18 versions
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDE
1.5 eTSI 115hp Life
2025– · Life
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDE
1.5 eTSI 115hp Life Edition
2025– · Life Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDE
1.5 eTSI 115hp Limited Edition
2025– · Limited Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDE
1.5 eTSI 115hp Style Edition
2025– · Style Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDE
1.5 eTSI 115hp Trend
2025– · Trend
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDE
1.5 eTSI 115hp Trend Edition
2025– · Trend Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDB
1.5 eTSI 150hp Life
2025– · Life
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDB
1.5 eTSI 150hp Life Edition
2025– · Life Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDB
1.5 eTSI 150hp Limited Edition
2025– · Limited Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDB
1.5 eTSI 150hp R-Line
2025– · R-Line
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDB
1.5 eTSI 150hp R-Line Edition
2025– · R-Line Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DXDB
1.5 eTSI 150hp Style Edition
2025– · Style Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
no engine code
1.5 Hybrid 136hp Life
2025– · Life
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
no engine code
1.5 Hybrid 136hp Life Edition
2025– · Life Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
no engine code
1.5 Hybrid 136hp R-Line
2025– · R-Line
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
no engine code
1.5 Hybrid 136hp R-Line Edition
2025– · R-Line Edition
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
no engine code
1.5 Hybrid 170hp R-Line
2025– · R-Line
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
no engine code
1.5 Hybrid 170hp R-Line Edition
2025– · R-Line Edition
Neighbouring generations
II. If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
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.
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.