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 BLG, BMY, CAVB and 3 more.
2003–2010. 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.
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 BLG, BMY, CAVB and 3 more.
The PD (pump injector) unit is held in the cylinder head by a single side bolt.
Applies to the engine BJB, BKC, BLS and 5 more.
The solenoids of the mechatronics unit wear out: slow or harsh shifting, then limp mode.
Applies to the transmission DQ250.
The high pressure fuel pump is driven by the camshaft through a cam follower.
Applies to the engine BAG, BLF, BLP and 4 more.
A thin wall of the mechatronics valve body can crack, which causes a loss of pressure.
Applies to the transmission DQ200.
With direct injection the fuel does not wash the intake valves: the petrol goes into the cylinder, not behind the valve.
Applies to the engine BAG, BLF, BLP and 4 more.
The ABS control unit fails.
It can affect every car in this generation.
The rubber seals of the rear doors age and become porous, and the sunroof drains block up.
It can affect every car in this generation.
9 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.
A12/00816/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe thickness of the gas tank walls could be reduced to below the requirements, by corrosion. Gas tanks may burst, increasing the risk of 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
A12/0300/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateIf mechanical damage occurs to the varnish layer of the gas tank, it could lead to the outer shell of the gas tank no longer having the required corrosion protection. With ongoing corrosion over an extended period of time, the residual wall thickness of the gas tank could become too low and the gas tank could burst.
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 · 2003–2010
The fault list opens on the version page.
104 versions
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI
2003–2006
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVC · CTHC · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Comfortline
2006–2010 · Comfortline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CTHC · BMY · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Comfortline
2006–2010 · Comfortline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CTHC · CAVC · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Highline
2006–2010 · Highline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Highline
2006–2010 · Highline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVC · CTHC · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Optive
2006–2010 · Optive
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Optive
2006–2010 · Optive
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVC · CTHC · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Trendline
2006–2010 · Trendline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI 140hp Trendline
2006–2010 · Trendline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI Business
2003–2006 · Business
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI Highline
2003–2006 · Highline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI Optive
2003–2006 · Optive
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI Trendline
2003–2006 · Trendline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI Turijn
2003–2006 · Turijn
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CAVC · CTHC · DQ200
Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.4 16V TSI 140hp
2007–2010 · Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.4 16V TSI 140hp
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BMY · CAVC · MQ250
Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.4 16V TSI 140hp
2007–2010 · Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.4 16V TSI 140hp
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CDGA · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI EcoFuel Comfortline
2006–2010 · EcoFuel Comfortline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CDGA · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI EcoFuel Comfortline
2006–2010 · EcoFuel Comfortline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CDGA · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI EcoFuel Highline
2006–2010 · EcoFuel Highline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CDGA · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI EcoFuel Highline
2006–2010 · EcoFuel Highline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CDGA · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI EcoFuel Trendline
2006–2010 · EcoFuel Trendline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
CDGA · MQ250
1.4 16V TSI EcoFuel Trendline
2006–2010 · EcoFuel Trendline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BLG · CAVB · DQ200
1.4 16V TSI 170hp Highline
2006–2010 · Highline
1.4 l · 1390 cm³
BLG · CAVB · DQ200
Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.4 16V TSI 170hp
2007–2010 · Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.4 16V TSI 170hp
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6
2003–2006
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6 Athene
2003–2006 · Athene
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6 Business
2003–2006 · Business
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6 Comfortline
2006–2010 · Comfortline
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6 Easyline
2006–2010 · Easyline
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6 Optive
2003–2006 · Optive
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6 Trendline
2003–2006 · Trendline
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
1.6 Turijn
2003–2006 · Turijn
1.6 l · 1595 cm³
BGU · BSE · MQ250
Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.6
2007–2010 · Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.6
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF
1.6 16V FSI
2003–2006
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF · MQ250
1.6 16V FSI
2003–2006
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF
1.6 16V FSI Athene
2003–2006 · Athene
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BLF · BAG · MQ250
1.6 16V FSI Athene
2003–2006 · Athene
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF
1.6 16V FSI Business
2003–2006 · Business
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF · MQ250
1.6 16V FSI Business
2003–2006 · Business
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BLP · BAG · MQ250
1.6 16V FSI Highline
2003–2006 · Highline
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF
1.6 16V FSI Highline
2003–2006 · Highline
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF · MQ250
1.6 16V FSI Trendline
2003–2006 · Trendline
1.6 l · 1598 cm³
BAG · BLF
1.6 16V FSI Trendline
2003–2006 · Trendline
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BRU · BXF · MQ250
1.9 TDI 90hp
2003–2006
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BRU · BXF · MQ250
1.9 TDI 90hp Optive
2003–2006 · Optive
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BXJ · BRU · MQ250
1.9 TDI 90hp Trendline
2006–2010 · Trendline
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BRU · BXF · MQ250
1.9 TDI 90hp Turijn
2003–2006 · Turijn
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
AVQ · MQ250
1.9 TDI 100hp
2003–2006
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
AVQ · MQ250
1.9 TDI 100hp Athene
2003–2006 · Athene
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
AVQ · MQ250
1.9 TDI 100hp Highline
2003–2006 · Highline
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
AVQ · MQ250
1.9 TDI 100hp Trendline
2003–2006 · Trendline
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BJB · BKC · DQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp
2003–2006
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BKC · BJB · MQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp
2003–2006
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BXE · BJB · DQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp Athene
2003–2006 · Athene
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BJB · BKC · MQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp Athene
2003–2006 · Athene
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BJB · BKC · MQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp BlueMotion Technology Comf.
2006–2010 · Technology Comf.
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BJB · BKC · MQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp BlueMotion Technology High.
2006–2010 · Technology High.
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BJB · BKC · MQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp BlueMotion Technology Tr.
2006–2010 · Technology Tr.
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BJB · BKC · MQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp Business
2003–2006 · Business
1.9 l · 1896 cm³
BJB · BKC · DQ250
1.9 TDI 105hp Business
2003–2006 · Business
Neighbouring generations
I. If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
2003–2010. 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.