Carsieve All versions
At a glance
- Years: 2017 to 2025. Facelift in spring 2022. Cabriolet from 2020.
- Reliability: 4/5. Strong TÜV and ADAC results; the dry DSG and water leaks are the main risks.
- DIY: 2/5. DSG and coolant faults need a workshop and a scanner.
- Biggest risk: the dry 7-speed DSG (DQ200) on 1.5 TSI and 1.6 TDI cars. See the gearbox guide.
- Prefer: a manual, or a wet DSG with oil-change records. Avoid: open recalls and damp carpets.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.0 TSI (DKR, DLA, DUS): manual six-speed. See the 1.0 TSI guide. Injector recall on 2018-2020 cars.
- 1.5 TSI (DAD, DPC, DXD): manual six-speed or seven-speed DSG. See the 1.5 TSI evo guide. Cold-start judder and water-pump leaks.
- 2.0 TSI (DKZ, DNN) and R (DNU, DNF): seven-speed DSG and 4Motion. Engine-cover fire recall on 2020-2022 2.0 TSI cars; R front brakes cost more.
- 1.6 TDI (DGT) manual; 2.0 TDI (DTR) manual; 2.0 TDI (DFF, DTT, DXR) manual or DSG, front or 4Motion; 2.0 TDI (DFH). See the 2.0 TDI guide.
- Seven-speed dry DSG (DQ200): 1.5 TSI and 1.6 TDI with front-wheel drive. See the DQ200 guide.
- Seven-speed wet DSG (DQ381): 2.0 TSI, 2.0 TDI and R. Oil every 120,000 km. See the DQ381 guide.
- Cabriolet: 1.0 and 1.5 TSI only, front-wheel drive, four seats.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water leaks into the cabin and boot | All cars | Not stated | 100-300 GBP (UK, 2026) |
| Brake discs and pads | All cars | Not stated | 720 EUR front, 550 EUR rear (Germany, 2026) |
| Engine cover fire risk | 2.0 TSI built 2020-2022 | Not stated | Free recall |
Before you buy
- Press the carpets, boot floor and spare-wheel well, and look at the headlining near the mirror. Bad result: damp, stains or a musty smell.
- Look at the brake discs and the last inspection report. Bad result: a deep lip or brakes flagged.
- Check the 2.0 TSI and R for recall 10H5 by VIN. Bad result: an open campaign.
- Check the 1.0 TSI for injector recall 24FO by VIN. Bad result: an open campaign.
- Ask a dealer for all open campaigns by VIN, including the 2026 steering recall 48AX. Bad result: open campaigns.
- Drive a DSG car from cold and read the gearbox fault memory. See the gearbox guide for what to look for.
Running costs
| Operational | €191 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €95 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €113 |
| Total per month | €399 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €194 |
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
- 7,763
- 25th percentile
- €21,780
- Median price
- €24,777
- 75th percentile
- €28,349
- Median mileage
- 31,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2023
- Dealer share
- 96.8%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €18,790
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