- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 TSI evo (EA211 evo): Golf VII and VIII, T-Roc, Tiguan, Octavia, Leon, Ibiza, Arona, Karoq, A3…
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2022
- Symptoms
- Rhythmic jerking (“kangaroo effect”) and hesitation when accelerating at roughly 1,200–2,000 rpm, with a cold engine and in low gears; most noticeable with a manual gearbox.
- Possible cause described
- An engine management fault during warm-up. Volkswagen released a software update for all group brands in February 2020, which fixed it on most cars; on some it only reduced it. Mechanically it is a reliable engine.
- Check for the garage
- Test the car from cold in first and second gear, and check at the dealer whether the latest engine control unit software is installed.
- Cost cited in the source
- Software update: €0–150A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
1.5 TSI evo cold jerking
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
Software update: €0–150
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Test the car from cold in first and second gear, and check at the dealer whether the latest engine control unit software is installed.
What are the symptoms?
Rhythmic jerking (“kangaroo effect”) and hesitation when accelerating at roughly 1,200–2,000 rpm, with a cold engine and in low gears; most noticeable with a manual gearbox.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Cupra, Skoda, Ford
- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 TSI evo (EA211 evo): Golf VII and VIII, T-Roc, Tiguan, Octavia, Leon, Ibiza, Arona, Karoq, A3…
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2022
Taking it to a garage?
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