Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI, 110 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research | €419 | €18,970 | 786 | Petrol | DLA | Automatic (dual-clutch) (7) | 2020–2023 |
| 1.0 TSI, 95 PS, 5-speed manual Research | €404 | €16,250 | 685 | Petrol | DKL, DLA | Manual (5) | 2019–2023 |
| 1.0 TSI, 110 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €405 | €17,399 | 604 | Petrol | DLA | Manual (6) | 2020–2023 |
| 1.5 TSI, 150 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research | €416 | €20,842 | 372 | Petrol | DPC | Automatic (dual-clutch) (7) | 2019–2023 |
| 1.0 TSI, 115 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research | €422 | €16,900 | 239 | Petrol | DKR | Automatic (dual-clutch) (7) | 2019–2020 |
| 1.0 TSI, 115 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €415 | €15,000 | 161 | Petrol | DKR | Manual (6) | 2019–2020 |
| 1.6 TDI, 95 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €414 | €15,500 | 69 | Diesel | DGT | Manual (6) | 2019–2020 |
At a glance
- Years: 2019 to today. Facelift from 2024. The 1.6 TDI was sold only from April 2019 to September 2020.
- Reliability: 3/5. Breakdowns fell from 5.8 to 2.9 per 1,000 cars (ADAC, 2019 to 2023 cars), but the UK Driver Power survey ranked it 66th of 75.
- DIY: 3/5. Pads, discs and filters are simple. Stop-start, sensors and the gearbox need a workshop and a scanner.
- Biggest risk: open safety recalls, the curtain airbag and the seatbelt warning. Check both by VIN with a dealer.
- Prefer: a later car with service records; most reported faults are on early cars. Avoid: an early 1.0 TSI 115 manual with no stop-start check, and any car with an open recall.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.0 TSI (DKL, DLA, DUS, DKR): 95 PS with a five-speed manual; 110-116 PS with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG. Early 115 PS manuals have the stop-start fault below. See the 1.0 TSI guide for engine faults.
- 1.5 TSI (DPC, DXD): 150 PS, seven-speed DSG only. See the 1.5 TSI evo guide.
- 1.6 TDI (DGT): 95 PS diesel, sold from April 2019 to September 2020 only. No guide yet.
- Seven-speed DSG (DQ200, dry clutch): a dual-clutch automatic on every T-Cross, front-wheel drive only. See the DQ200 guide for clutch wear and other gearbox faults.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtain airbag may not inflate | 2019 builds, 20 May to 21 June 2019 | Not stated | Recall; repair not stated |
| Engine cuts out and start-stop faults | 1.0 TSI 115 PS manual, early cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Seatbelt warning shows the wrong status | 2020-2022 builds; Polo and Taigo too | Not stated | Software update; price not stated |
| Rear brake discs scored and worn | Cars with rear discs | Not stated | 150-400 EUR, discs and pads (Germany, year not stated) |
| Interior squeaks and rattles | Early cars, most reports | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wipers judder in heavy rain | All cars | Not stated | Not stated |
Before you buy
- Look through the wheel at the rear discs and pads. Check whether the car has rear discs or drums; drums last longer. Bad result: deep grooves, rust, or pads a few millimetres thick. Expect 150-400 EUR (Germany, year not stated).
- Start the car cold and drive with the stop-start on and off. Watch for the engine stopping on its own. Bad result: stalls or a start-stop error. A scanner reads the stored faults.
- Ask a dealer to check the VIN for seatbelt warning campaign KBA 013014 (VW code 90V6). Bad result: an open campaign, or the belt warning wrong in the cluster.
- Ask a dealer to check the VIN for curtain airbag campaign VW 69AN. Bad result: an open campaign.
- Drive over bumps and run the dashboard vent with the car cold. Bad result: a squeak from the pillar beside the windscreen, or a rattle that stays after warm-up.
- Test the wipers in heavy rain. Bad result: judder or sticking blades.
- Ask for the brake fluid change record. It is due every two years. Bad result: no record. About GBP 80 in the UK (year not stated).
- Ask a dealer for all open campaigns by VIN, not only those listed here. Bad result: any open campaign.
Running costs
| Operational | €187 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €108 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €116 |
| Total per month | €411 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €69 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 3,031
- 25th percentile
- €15,900
- Median price
- €17,790
- 75th percentile
- €19,500
- Median mileage
- 48,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2022
- Dealer share
- 91.8%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €15,605
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
Curtain airbag may not inflate
A welded joint on the gas generator of the curtain airbag can fail in a crash. The airbag may then not inflate fully, which raises the risk of injury. The defect applies to cars built from 20 May to 21 June 2019. The recall covers the product from owners. The source does not state the repair. Check the VIN with a dealer. Price: not stated.
Sources: Car-Recalls.eu: Rapex alert, Auto Express: used T-Cross buyer's guide
Engine cuts out and start-stop faults
Early manual 1.0 TSI cars with the 115 PS engine can cut out while driving. Owners also report a start-stop error at every start, and the engine switching off with start-stop switched off. The press links the cut-outs to faulty stop-start sensors. The cause is not agreed, and no fix is confirmed. Most reports are on early cars. Ask a dealer to read the fault memory and check the stop-start system. Price: no confirmed price.
Sources: Auto Express: used T-Cross buyer's guide, VW T-Cross Forum: start-stop error
Seatbelt warning shows the wrong status
Software in the instrument cluster can fail to show the seatbelt status correctly, so the belt warning does not work. The German motor authority (KBA) recall reference is 013014, with VW code 90V6. It covers 46,858 Polo, T-Cross and Taigo cars built from 2020 to 2022; 7,032 were sold in Germany. The fix is new cluster software, done at a workshop. The source gives no price. Check the chassis number (VIN) with a dealer.
Sources: Car-Recalls.eu: seat belt reminder, KBA, auto motor und sport: seat-belt warning recall
Rear brake discs scored and worn
Owners report that rear discs score and rust when the car is driven gently, and that rear pads wear fast. Grooves cannot be cleaned away; new discs and pads are the fix. Some cars have rear drum brakes instead of discs. Drums last far longer than discs. Rear discs are 2Q0615601H, 230 x 9 mm. Rear disc and pad replacement costs about 150-400 EUR (Germany, year not stated); the lower price is a fast-fit shop, the higher a garage or dealer.
Sources: repareo: brake replacement costs, motor-talk: rear discs scored, motor-talk: rear brake renewal, DRIVE2: rear pads worn
Interior squeaks and rattles
A squeak from the pillar beside the windscreen, and a rattle from the passenger dashboard vent. Both are most noticeable when the car is cold. Owners report that dealer visits did not fully stop the noise. The cause is not confirmed. Price: not stated.
Sources: Auto Express: used T-Cross buyer's guide, VW T-Cross Forum: dashboard vent rattle
Wipers judder in heavy rain
The wiper blades judder and sometimes stick in heavy rain. The press lists it as a known fault on the early cars. Price: not stated.
Sources: Auto Express: used T-Cross buyer's guide, VW T-Cross Forum: one week in
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany (KBA) | KBA 013014; VW 90V6 | Built 2020-2022 | New instrument-cluster software at a workshop. Also Polo and Taigo. |
| EU (Rapex alert) | VW 69AN | Built 20 May to 21 June 2019 | Recalled from owners; repair not stated. |
Check open campaigns by VIN with a dealer. This list covers only the campaigns the sources state.
Maintenance
- Brake fluid: change every two years, not part of the normal service. About GBP 80 in the UK (year not stated).
- Rear brakes: check the rear discs at each service. Grooves and rust mean new discs and pads.
Sources
English
- Auto Express: used VW T-Cross buyer's guide
- Car-Recalls.eu: Rapex alert, curtain airbag
- Car-Recalls.eu: seat belt reminder, KBA
- VW T-Cross Forum: start-stop error
- VW T-Cross Forum: dashboard vent rattle
- VW T-Cross Forum: one week in
- VW T-Cross Forum: second-year service
German
- ADAC: VW T-Cross model page with breakdown statistics
- auto motor und sport: seat-belt warning recall
- repareo: brake replacement costs
- motor-talk: rear discs scored
- motor-talk: rear brake renewal