Volkswagen T-Roc (I): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Volkswagen T-Roc (I), all engines

Period mentioned

2017–2025

Symptoms

[6-speed manual] Crunching in 3rd, 4th and 5th (up to 01/02/2018); [6-speed manual] 5th and 6th will not engage; [7-speed DSG] Oil leak at the joint between the two gearbox half-casings; [7-speed DSG] Various faults (no drive, limp mode, violent jerks…); [7-speed DSG] Car vibration; [7-speed DSG] Gears will not engage; [7-speed DSG] 2–3 second squeal on pulling away and when changing gear; [7-speed DSG] Crunch when shifting from 4th to 3rd; [4Motion all-wheel drive] Vibration and jerking at the rear

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) [6-speed manual] Crunching in 3rd, 4th and 5th (up to 01/02/2018): 3rd/4th synchroniser ring. 2) [6-speed manual] 5th and 6th will not engage: Selector unit. 3) [7-speed DSG] Oil leak at the joint between the two gearbox half-casings: Needle bearing replacement; if there are iron chips, gearbox replacement. 4) [7-speed DSG] Various faults (no drive, limp mode, violent jerks…): Mechatronic unit pressure accumulator or pump. 5) [7-speed DSG] Car vibration: Reset the dual clutch automatic adjustment. 6) [7-speed DSG] Gears will not engage: Selector cable adjuster (ZF) to be replaced. 7) [7-speed DSG] 2–3 second squeal on pulling away and when changing gear: Multi-plate clutch. 8) [7-speed DSG] Crunch when shifting from 4th to 3rd: 1st/3rd fork and 3rd gear synchroniser to be replaced. 9) [4Motion all-wheel drive] Vibration and jerking at the rear: Change the rear coupling (4Motion) oil.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database