VW DQ200 7-speed DSG (0AM, 0CW): problems, costs and what to check

Dry DSG with a known weak mechatronic and clutch. Buy only with recall and oil-change records and a clean pump test.

Updated 23 October 2026

At a glance

What it is: VW's 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox, codes 0AM and 0CW, for engines up to 250 Nm.
Main faults: a cracked accumulator housing in the gearbox control unit (mechatronic), and corroded electronics on 2008 to 2013 cars.
Reliability: 2/5, because the mechatronic and the clutch both fail often and many countries ran recalls.
DIY: 2/5, because most jobs need a scanner, special tools and basic settings.
Buy: a car with recall work and the 2013 oil change on record, and no stored fault codes.
Avoid: fault codes P17BF or P189C, oil on the gearbox, or a pump that never stops.

Known issues

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Cracked accumulator housing	2008 to 2016 cars	Any, from 30,000 km	1,500 to 2,000 EUR (Germany); 1,800 to 2,800 GBP (UK)
Electronics corrosion (2008 to 2013 cars)	Cars built 2008 to 2013 with the original gear oil	Any	1,500 to 2,000 EUR (Germany); recall in some countries
Clutch wear and judder	All	80,000 to 180,000 km	40,000 to 55,000 RUB fitted (Russia)
Control unit failures	All	50,000 to 150,000 km	about 440 EUR repair (Germany)
Dual-mass flywheel rattle	Cars with a dual-mass flywheel	around 150,000 km	Replaced with the clutch
6th and reverse shift fork	All	–	40,000 to 45,000 RUB labour (Russia)
Oil leaks	Mechatronic and gearbox joints	–	1,500 to 2,000 EUR when the mechatronic is involved (Germany)
Input shaft damage	Clutch changes that kept the old pilot bearing	–	Part of the clutch job

Before you buy

Fault scan (needs a scanner). P17BF, P189C, P1895 or P0841 mean a pressure fault, usually the accumulator housing. Get a repair price or walk away.
Pump test. Ignition on, engine off. The pump should run briefly and stop. A pump that keeps whirring points to the accumulator.
Oil. Look at the gearbox and the undertray. Wet oil can mean a mechatronic job.
Control unit signs. Ask about a flashing gear display, a blown gearbox fuse, or the car losing drive at a stop.
Clutch values (needs a scanner). Read remaining clutch travel and the adaptation counters. Counters that will not adapt, or very low travel, mean a clutch job soon.
Road test in 6th and 7th. Full throttle from 1,000 and 1,500 rpm. Engine speed that swings by up to 200 rpm means a worn clutch. Also feel for judder pulling away.
Reverse, cold and warm. A flashing R, no reverse or a crunch is bad.
Cold start. A rattle for 5 to 10 minutes, or in 2nd on overrun, points to the flywheel.
Paperwork. VIN check for open recalls; for 2008 to 2013 cars, proof of the 2013 oil change; invoices for any mechatronic repair.

Models with this gearbox

Brand	Model	Generation	Production years	Power	Engine codes	ADAC versions
Audi	A1	8X	2010–2014	90–185 PS (66–136 kW)	CAX, CAY, CPT, CTH	16
Audi	A1	8X facelift	2014–2018	125–150 PS (92–110 kW)	CZC, CZE	12
Audi	A1	GB	2018–2026	95–150 PS (70–110 kW)	DKR, DLA, DPC, DUS, DXD	54
Audi	A3	8P facelift	2008	125 PS (92 kW)	CAX	6
Audi	A3	8P facelift 2	2008–2012	105–160 PS (77–118 kW)	CAX, CAY, CBZ, CDA	45
Audi	A3	8V	2012–2016	105–150 PS (77–110 kW)	CJZ, CLH, CPT, CPW, CXS, CYV, CZC, CZE, DBK	81
Audi	A3	8V facelift	2016–2020	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	CHZ, CPW, CZC, CZE, DBK, DGT, DHF, DKR, DPC	88
Audi	A3	8Y	2020–2024	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DFY, DHF, DLA	28
Audi	A3	8Y facelift	since 2024	116–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DXD	39
Audi	Q2	GA	2016–2020	116–150 PS (85–110 kW)	CZE, DGT, DKR, DPC	24
Audi	Q2	GA facelift	2020–2026	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC, DXD	10
Audi	Q3	F3	2018–2025	150 PS (110 kW)	DFY, DPC, DXD	26
Audi	Q3	FJ	since 2025	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	4
CUPRA	Ateca	1. Generation facelift	2023–2026	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	5
CUPRA	Formentor	1. Generation	2020–2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC	2
CUPRA	Formentor	1. Generation facelift	since 2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	3
CUPRA	Leon	1. Generation	2022–2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DFY	2
CUPRA	Leon	1. Generation facelift	since 2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	6
CUPRA	Terramar	1. Generation	since 2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	2
Ford	Tourneo Connect	3. Generation	since 2022	114 PS (84–85 kW)	DPB, DXD	10
SEAT	Altea	5P facelift	2009–2015	105–160 PS (77–118 kW)	CAY, CDA	15
SEAT	Arona	KJ	2017–2021	95–150 PS (70–110 kW)	DGT, DKR, DLA, DPC	33
SEAT	Arona	KJ facelift	2021–2025	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DKR, DLA, DPC, DUS, DXD	27
SEAT	Arona	KJ facelift 2	since 2025	115–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DUS, DXD	5
SEAT	Ateca	5FP	2016–2020	115–150 PS (85–110 kW)	CZE, DGT, DPC	14
SEAT	Ateca	5FP facelift	2020–2026	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC, DXD	17
SEAT	Ibiza	6J	2009–2012	105–150 PS (77–110 kW)	CBZ, CZE	12
SEAT	Ibiza	6J facelift	2012–2015	105–150 PS (77–110 kW)	CBZ, CZE	22
SEAT	Ibiza	6P facelift 2	2015–2017	110 PS (81 kW)	CHZ	8
SEAT	Ibiza	KJ	2017–2021	95–150 PS (70–110 kW)	DGT, DKR, DLA, DPC	34
SEAT	Ibiza	KJ facelift	2021–2025	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DKR, DLA, DPC, DUS, DXD	26
SEAT	Ibiza	KJ facelift 2	since 2025	115–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DUS, DXD	5
SEAT	Leon	1P facelift	2009–2012	160 PS (118 kW)	CDA	3
SEAT	Leon	5F	2012–2016	105–150 PS (77–110 kW)	CJZ, CLH, CPW, CYV, CZE, DBK	29
SEAT	Leon	5F facelift	2016–2020	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	CHZ, CPW, CZE, DGT, DHF, DKR, DPC	44
SEAT	Leon	KL	since 2020	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DFY, DHF, DLA, DXD	57
SEAT	Tarraco	KN	2019–2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC	7
Skoda	Fabia	2. Generation facelift	2010–2014	105–180 PS (77–132 kW)	CBZ, CTH	24
Skoda	Fabia	3. Generation	2014–2018	110–125 PS (81–92 kW)	CJZ, CZC, DKR	25
Skoda	Fabia	3. Generation facelift	2018–2019	110 PS (81 kW)	DKR	11
Skoda	Fabia	4. Generation	since 2021	110–177 PS (81–130 kW)	DLA, DPC, DUS, DXD	27
Skoda	Kamiq	1. Generation	2019–2024	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DGT, DKR, DLA, DPC, DXD	33
Skoda	Kamiq	1. Generation facelift	since 2024	115–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DKR, DUS, DXD	18
Skoda	Karoq	1. Generation	2017–2021	115–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DGT, DKR, DPC	30
Skoda	Karoq	1. Generation facelift	since 2021	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC, DXD	14
Skoda	Kodiaq	1. Generation	2018–2021	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC	17
Skoda	Kodiaq	1. Generation facelift	2021–2023	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC	7
Skoda	Kodiaq	2. Generation	since 2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	4
Skoda	Octavia	2. Generation facelift	2009–2013	105–160 PS (77–118 kW)	CAX, CAY, CBZ, CDA	69
Skoda	Octavia	3. Generation	2013–2016	105–150 PS (77–110 kW)	CHP, CJZ, CLH, CPW, CYV, CZD, DBK, DKR	59
Skoda	Octavia	3. Generation facelift	2017–2020	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	CPW, CZD, DGT, DHF, DKR, DPC	86
Skoda	Octavia	4. Generation	2020–2024	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DFY, DHF, DLA, DPC	45
Skoda	Octavia	4. Generation facelift	since 2024	116–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DFY, DXD	26
Skoda	Rapid	2. Generation	2013–2017	90–125 PS (66–92 kW)	CAX, CAY, CJZ, CZC	65
Skoda	Rapid	2. Generation facelift	2017–2019	110–125 PS (81–92 kW)	CZC, DKR	24
Skoda	Roomster	1. Generation facelift	2010–2015	105 PS (77 kW)	CBZ	14
Skoda	Scala	1. Generation	2019–2024	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DGT, DKR, DLA, DPC, DXD	34
Skoda	Scala	1. Generation facelift	since 2024	115–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DKR, DUS, DXD	18
Skoda	Superb	2. Generation	2008–2013	160 PS (118 kW)	CDA	15
Skoda	Superb	2. Generation facelift	2013–2015	160 PS (118 kW)	CDA	10
Skoda	Superb	3. Generation	2015–2019	150 PS (110 kW)	CZE, DPC	18
Skoda	Superb	3. Generation facelift	2019–2023	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC	20
Skoda	Superb	4. Generation	since 2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	16
Skoda	Yeti	1. Generation	2010–2013	105–122 PS (77–90 kW)	CAX, CBZ	17
Skoda	Yeti	1. Generation facelift	2013–2017	105–125 PS (77–92 kW)	CAX, CAY, CBZ, CYV, CZC	50
VW	Beetle	2. Generation	2012–2016	105–160 PS (77–118 kW)	CAY, CTH, CYV, CZD	89
VW	Beetle	2. Generation facelift	2016–2018	105–150 PS (77–110 kW)	CYV, CZD	28
VW	Golf	V	2007–2009	105–160 PS (77–118 kW)	BKC, BXE, CAV, CAX, CTH	43
VW	Golf	VI	2008–2016	85–160 PS (63–118 kW)	CAX, CAY, CBZ, CDA, CMX, CTH, CZC, CZD	162
VW	Golf	VII	2012–2017	105–150 PS (77–110 kW)	CHP, CJZ, CLH, CPT, CPW, CXS, CYV, CZC, CZD, CZE, DBK, DGT, DKR	166
VW	Golf	VII facelift	2017–2020	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	CHZ, CPW, CZC, CZD, CZE, DGT, DHF, DKR, DPB, DPC	173
VW	Golf	VIII	2020–2024	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DFY, DHF, DLA, DPB	32
VW	Golf	VIII facelift	since 2024	116–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DFY, DXD	18
VW	Passat	B6	2008–2010	122–160 PS (90–118 kW)	CAX, CDA	42
VW	Passat	B7	2010–2014	122–160 PS (90–118 kW)	CAX, CDA, CTH	25
VW	Passat	B8	2015–2019	125–150 PS (92–110 kW)	CZC, CZE, DPC	12
VW	Passat	B8 facelift	2019–2023	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC	16
VW	Passat	B9	since 2024	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	7
VW	Polo	V	2009–2014	90–180 PS (66–132 kW)	CAY, CBZ, CJZ, CPT, CTH	58
VW	Polo	V facelift	2014–2017	90–150 PS (66–110 kW)	CHZ, CJZ, CZE	41
VW	Polo	VI	2017–2021	95–150 PS (70–110 kW)	DGT, DKR, DLA, DPC	35
VW	Polo	VI facelift	since 2021	95–115 PS (70–85 kW)	DKR, DLA, DUS	32
VW	Scirocco	III	2008–2014	160 PS (118 kW)	CTH	7
VW	T-Cross	1. Generation	2019–2023	95–150 PS (70–110 kW)	DGT, DKR, DLA, DPC	27
VW	T-Cross	1. Generation facelift	since 2024	116–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DUS, DXD	20
VW	T-Roc	1. Generation	2018–2021	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC	22
VW	T-Roc	1. Generation facelift	since 2022	150 PS (110 kW)	DPC, DXD	26
VW	T-Roc	2. Generation	since 2025	116–150 PS (85–110 kW)	DXD	10
VW	Taigo	1. Generation	since 2021	110–150 PS (81–110 kW)	DLA, DPC, DUS, DXD	30
VW	Tayron	1. Generation	since 2025	150 PS (110 kW)	DXD	4
VW	Tiguan	III	since 2024	130–150 PS (96–110 kW)	DXD	19
VW	Touran	I facelift	2009–2010	140–170 PS (103–125 kW)	CTH	7
VW	Touran	I facelift 2	2010–2015	105–170 PS (77–125 kW)	CAY, CTH	25
VW	Touran	II	2015–2026	150 PS (110 kW)	CZD, DPC, DXD	25
VW Nutzfahrzeuge	Caddy	III facelift	2010–2015	102 PS (75 kW)	CAY	41
VW Nutzfahrzeuge	Caddy	IV	2015–2019	125 PS (92 kW)	CZC	27
VW Nutzfahrzeuge	Caddy	V	2020–2026	114–116 PS (84–85 kW)	DPB, DXD	42
VW Nutzfahrzeuge	Caddy	V facelift	since 2026	116 PS (85 kW)	DXD	18

In detail

Cracked accumulator housing

Symptoms. The pump runs more often, then non-stop. The car drives for a while, then goes into emergency mode. A warning light and oil on the gearbox can follow. A bad crack can blow the accumulator out of its housing, and the car stops at once. Fault codes P17BF, P189C, P1895 and P0841 point to this fault.

Cause. VW's recall notices name faulty machining of the accumulator housing thread. The wall around the thread can be too thin. The crack forms where the accumulator screws in.

Which cars. Recalls in different countries cover cars built from 2008 to 2016. Some cracks also appear on cars outside the recall.

Fix. A repair kit replaces the housing: VW part 0AM398025 or 0AM398025A. The kit holds the housing, check balls, gaskets, filter, accumulator, boots, sleeves and caps. If a pressure-loss code is stored in Japan, the mechatronic is replaced.

Cost. Germany: mechatronic job 1,500 to 2,000 EUR (2013 to 2025). UK: genuine mechatronic fitted 1,800 to 2,800 GBP (2017 to 2023). Russia: mechatronic repair 33,000 to 50,000 RUB (2017 and current).

Recalls. US 19V-866, Australia 2019 (several waves), Japan 2019 and 2020, Russia December 2016 and March 2017. See the recalls table.

Sources: NHTSA recall report 19V-866, NHTSA remedy 19V-866, MLIT notice 2900 (Japan), STR Performance DQ200 fault guide

Electronics corrosion (2008 to 2013 cars)

Symptoms. The fuse blows and the pump and mechatronic shut down. The gear indicator flashes and drive is lost. The fault mostly shows when the engine starts with the car stationary. In Japan, the clutches open while driving and the car coasts, while braking and steering stay working.

Cause. Corrosion of the control unit electronics, linked to the original synthetic gear oil. The 2013 recalls name lead frame corrosion.

Which cars. Cars built with the original synthetic gear oil. In Germany that is production from 2008 to May 2011 and from October 2012 to April 2013. In the US, the 2013 to 2014 Jetta Hybrid built October 2012 to October 2013.

Fix. A new mechatronic or control unit, then mineral gear oil plus software. In Germany the 2013 gear oil change was a voluntary service action. The China 2013 remedy was a free replacement of the mechatronic with an improved part and the latest software.

Cost. Germany: mechatronic job 1,500 to 2,000 EUR (2013 to 2025) where no recall covers the car.

Recalls. US 13V-568 (34F6), China March and November 2013, Japan 2013 and 2014, Australia 35C1 (2013), Germany 2013 oil action. See the recalls table.

Sources: NHTSA recall report 13V-568, Spiegel on the 2013 VW recall, AQSIQ notice, November 2013 (China), MLIT notice 1998 (Japan)

Clutch wear and judder

Symptoms. Judder when pulling away, mainly in 2nd gear at low speed. Vibration on acceleration and knocks on take-off. Judder is the usual first symptom.

Cause. Clutch friction linings wear.

Which cars. Both clutch generations. The first generation (0AM, to May 2011) and the second generation (from June 2011) use different LuK kits. LuK RepSet 2CT numbers: 602 0001 00 and 602 0002 00 for the first generation; 602 0006 00 and 602 0007 00 for the second generation. Kit 602 0008 00 is for a Ford DPS6 gearbox, not the DQ200.

Fix. A new LuK clutch kit. VW gives no clutch life figure. Owners and garages report clutch life from about 80,000 to 180,000 km. Use is the main variable.

Cost. Russia: LuK kit 20,000 to 33,000 RUB (2017 to 2023). Turnkey clutch job 40,000 to 55,000 RUB (2017 to 2020).

Sources: LuK brochure on the 602 kits, Team-BHP DQ200 failure guide, Skoda forum on DQ200 clutch slip, Only VAG DQ200 guide

Control unit failures

Symptoms. The gear indicator or "P" flashes, the car loses drive, or a control unit fuse blows. Fault codes P1604 (control unit faulty) and P0562 (voltage too low) appear. P177F means the control unit should be changed.

Cause. Broken aluminium bond wires inside the control unit. Overheating melts the contacts and burns the board. A repair shop that fixed 500 to 600 units saw them fail at 50,000 to 150,000 km.

Which cars. 0AM and 0CW. Boards are marked by part number: 0AM927769D, E, F, G and K. The fuse is model specific, so check the fuse table for your model. A 2013 Japanese recall for control unit faults covered 91,015 cars, with the control computer replaced.

Fix. A correctly marked board with programming, or a new unit. A replacement unit is tied to the car (immobilizer and VIN), so a used unit must be cloned or programmed.

Cost. Germany: control unit repair about 440 EUR (garage price).

Sources: ControlUnits DQ200 repair page (UK), EVClinic DQ200 article, Wagner AC mechatronic repair guide

Dual-mass flywheel rattle

Symptoms. A rattle on cold start for 5 to 10 minutes, and in 2nd gear on overrun.

Cause. The dual-mass flywheel has a limited life. Its clamp ring can rattle as it wears.

Which cars. Cars with a DMF. Replace the DMF when the clamp ring rattles, and replace the clutch at the same time. LuK DMF part numbers in the supplier list start at 415 0497 09 and run up to 415 0531.

Fix. A new DMF with the clutch.

Cost. No reliable price found. It is usually replaced together with the clutch.

Sources: Gears magazine on DQ200 failures, LuK brochure on the 602 kits, Only VAG DQ200 guide

6th and reverse shift fork

Symptoms. Reverse is lost. R flashes and the car will not reverse, or reverse goes in with a crunch. Odd and even gears can drop in and out.

Cause. The plastic retainers or tips of the 6th and reverse fork become brittle and break. The linear bearing wears. Debris from a broken bushing travels through the box and damages gears. Swarf on the fork magnets and position sensors causes limp mode and lost gears.

Which cars. 0AM and 0CW. Old fork 0AM311562C, new fork 0AM311562K. Use the part number on the car to see which fork it has.

Fix. Replace the fork with 0AM311562K. Check the fork magnets and the input shaft for debris while the box is open.

Cost. Russia: fork bearing labour 40,000 to 45,000 RUB (about 2019).

Sources: DSGLAB mechanical part guide, Za Rulem Golf 2013 owner report, Gears magazine on DQ200 failures, Only VAG DQ200 guide

Oil leaks

Symptoms. Oil on the gearbox, the undertray or at the mechatronic breather. Pressure loss and warning lights can follow.

Cause. A cracked accumulator housing leaks oil outside. In Australia, the recall notice names a fluid leak in these gearboxes that can lead to pressure loss.

Which cars. 2011 to 2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Polo and Caddy in Australia (recall 34J5). Other cars with the same mechatronic can leak too.

Fix. Fix: the mechatronic or housing repair described under the accumulator section.

Cost. Germany: mechatronic job 1,500 to 2,000 EUR (2013 to 2025). UK: 1,800 to 2,800 GBP fitted (2017 to 2023).

Sources: Australian recall 34J5 (register), UK VW forum on a failed mechatronic, STR Performance DQ200 fault guide

Input shaft damage

Symptoms. Damage to the input shaft. Shaft damage can come with lost gears and noise.

Cause. The crankshaft pilot needle bearing wears if it is not replaced. Worn, it damages the input shaft.

Which cars. Any car where the pilot bearing was not changed at a clutch job.

Fix. Replace the pilot bearing at every clutch change. It is a consumable. Input shaft seals: outer 0AM301189E, inner 0AM301733L. Shaft repair uses a heated repair sleeve, IR12x15x22.5. Special tools: Kukko T10420 to extract the inner seal and Kukko T10421 to press it in.

Cost. Included in the clutch job (see the clutch section).

Sources: DSGLAB mechanical part guide, AKPPHELP DQ200 repair manual, LuK removal instructions (SI 0028)

Recalls

Country	Code	Years or build range	What is done
United States	19V-866 (34J6)	2013 to 2015 Jetta Hybrid, built 7 November 2011 to 27 March 2015 (2,167 vehicles)	Accumulator housing crack. Software first, then a hardware kit (0AM-398-025) from June 2021. Interim mechatronic replacement from November 2020
United States	13V-568 (34F6)	2013 to 2014 Jetta Hybrid, built October 2012 to October 2013 (3,837 units)	Lead frame corrosion. Mineral gear oil plus software, from 6 December 2013
Australia	35C1 (2013)	2008 to 2011 Polo, Golf, Jetta, Passat and Caddy (25,698 to 25,928 vehicles)	New mechatronic plus software
Australia	35D8 (2019)	VW 2009 to 2015 Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Passat, Polo and Caddy (63,214 vehicles)	Accumulator housing repair
Australia	35E1 (2019)	Skoda Fabia, Octavia, Rapid, Roomster, Superb and Yeti (4,586 vehicles)	Accumulator housing repair
Australia	35D9 (2019)	Audi A1, A3 and TT, 2008 to 2016 (14,440 vehicles)	Accumulator housing repair
Australia	35E5 and 35E9 (2020)	VW 2008 to 2015 (57,376 vehicles)	Follow-up inspection wave
Australia	35E6 (2020)	Skoda re-inspection subset of 35E1 (3,996 vehicles)	Follow-up inspection
Australia	35E7 (2020)	Audi re-inspection subset of 35D9 (10,372 vehicles)	Follow-up inspection
Australia	35E4 (2020)	Audi A1, A3 and TT, 2011 to 2012 (2,781 vehicles)	Accumulator housing repair
Australia	34J5 (2020)	2011 to 2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Polo and Caddy (16,098 vehicles)	Fluid leak that can lead to pressure loss; repair per notice
New Zealand	35E5	Built October 2008 to November 2014	Mechatronic repair, up to four hours
Japan	1924 (2013)	91,015 cars imported October 2007 to October 2012	Control computer replaced
Japan	1998 and 1999 (2014)	VW 16,774 cars imported December 2012 to September 2013; Audi 4,759	Gear oil replaced, control unit reprogrammed
Japan	2900 (2019)	176,068 cars imported April 2008 to March 2016	Upper housing lot check, then revised housing where affected
Japan	2978 (2020)	51,024 cars imported May 2008 to April 2014	Control unit software for all cars; mechatronic replaced if a pressure-loss code is stored
Japan	3435 (2022)	6,422 cars imported October 2007 to January 2016	Housing check and repair
China	March 2013	DQ200 cars built to March 2013 (384,181 vehicles)	Free improved mechatronic and latest software
China	November 2013	640,309 cars	Synthetic gear oil replaced with mineral oil, plus software
China	Warranty extension, May 2012	Boxes built before 31 December 2012	Warranty extended to 10 years or 160,000 km (from 4 years or 150,000 km)
United Kingdom	34H5	2013 to 2015 vehicles	DSG and pressure accumulator check. Not a safety recall and not in the DVSA recall file
Germany	2013 oil action	About 257,000 cars, built 2008 to May 2011 and October 2012 to April 2013	Voluntary service: oil change. Goodwill only with full service history and car under 5 years old
Worldwide	November 2013 oil action	About 1.6 million VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat cars	Mineral gear oil instead of synthetic
Russia	December 2016	VW Caddy, Golf and Jetta built 2013 to 2016 (4,481 cars)	Free control unit software update
Russia	March 2017	Skoda Octavia, Superb, Fabia, Yeti and Rapid sold 2012 to 2016 (43,151 cars)	Software update; accumulator replaced free if the defect appears

Maintenance

Gear oil. VW gives a lifetime fill and no level check. German and Russian garages suggest a change every 100,000 to 120,000 km or 5 years. The factory fill is G 052 171, about 1.7 litres.
2013 oil action. Mineral oil G 052 512 A2 replaced synthetic oil in the affected cars. A car without this record may still have synthetic oil.
Mechatronic oil. Central hydraulic oil G 004 000 M2. The unit holds about 1.0 to 1.1 litres.
Clutch. Replace the pilot bearing at every clutch change. Replace the input shaft seals if oil shows.
Warnings. Do not drive on with P17BF or P189C. A pump that will not stop, or a flashing gear indicator, needs a scan before more driving.