Carsieve All versions
At a glance
- Years: 2016 to 2024. Facelift from 2020.
- Reliability: 3/5. Faults in the wet DSG gearbox control unit and clogged diesel exhaust parts are the main known problems.
- DIY: 2/5. Gearbox, cooling and four-wheel-drive faults need a workshop with a scanner.
- Biggest risk: the gearbox control unit of the wet DSG (a dual-clutch automatic whose clutches run in oil). It can shut the gearbox into emergency mode.
- Prefer: a car with DSG and coupling oil records. Avoid: a diesel driven mostly on short trips, and a car with damp carpets or headlining.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.4 TSI, EA211: 125 and 150 PS, 2016 to 2018. See the EA211 engine guide. Coolant pump leaks are a known fault.
- 1.5 TSI, EA211 evo: 150 PS from 2018 and 130 PS from 2019. See the EA211 engine guide. Cold judder is a known fault.
- 2.0 TSI, EA888: 180 to 230 PS, with 4MOTION. It has a timing chain, not a belt. Coolant pump leaks are a known fault.
- 2.0 TDI, EA288: 115 PS (2016 to 2020), 150 and 190 PS, and the 240 PS twin-turbo BiTDI. The EGR valve and particulate filter (DPF) are known faults.
- Plug-in hybrid (eHybrid), facelift: no common fault confirmed.
- 6-speed manual: no common fault confirmed.
- 6-speed wet DSG (DQ250): early cars, 2016 and 2017.
- 7-speed wet DSG (DQ381): from about model year 2018. Clutches wear in city traffic and when towing.
- 7-speed wet DSG (DQ500): on the strongest diesel, the 240 PS twin-turbo.
- 4MOTION all-wheel drive: a Haldex coupling sends drive to the rear wheels when the front wheels slip. Fitted to many cars.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet DSG gearbox control unit | 6-speed and 7-speed wet DSG, all years | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| DSG clutch wear | 7-speed wet DSG from 2018 | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Cold-start judder on 1.5 TSI | 1.5 TSI (EA211 evo), petrol, mostly older manual cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| EGR valve and DPF on 2.0 TDI | 2.0 TDI (EA288), diesel | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Haldex pump on 4MOTION | 4MOTION cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Coolant pump leaks on TSI petrols | 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI, petrol | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Water leaks from the panoramic roof | Cars with a panoramic roof | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Brake discs wear fast | All engines | About 50,000 km (front, hard use) | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Test drive the car on the wet DSG. Bad result: a gearbox warning, or the gearbox goes into emergency mode. A scanner can read the gearbox fault memory.
- Ask for the DSG oil change invoices. Bad result: none. Intervals depend on the gearbox, see Maintenance.
- Start from cold and pull away in traffic. Bad result: jerks or shudder at low speed, or harsh changes from first to second.
- Look at the brake discs and ask for the last inspection (TÜV) report. Bad result: a deep lip on the disc edge, or brakes flagged at inspection.
- Pull away gently from cold and watch for judder at very low speed. Ask whether the software update was done. Bad result: judder, or no update record.
- Ask how the diesel was driven. Bad result: mostly short trips. Short trips let the particulate filter and the EGR valve clog.
- On a 4MOTION car, ask for the coupling oil change record. Bad result: none, or the front wheels spin while the rear wheels do not pull.
- With the engine off, check the coolant level and look under the engine for leaks. Bad result: low coolant, or a leak near the pump.
- Check the headlining and footwells for damp. Bad result: damp, stains or a musty smell, which points to the panoramic roof drains.
Running costs
| Operational | €207 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €129 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €146 |
| Total per month | €482 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €96 |
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
- 6,633
- 25th percentile
- €23,980
- Median price
- €27,650
- 75th percentile
- €31,780
- Median mileage
- 67,204 km
- Median first registration
- 2023
- Dealer share
- 96.3%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €26,080
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