KNOWN FAULTS · Volkswagen
Volkswagen T-Roc (I) 1.6 TDI (EA288) common problems.
2017–2025 · Diesel
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8 known faults with sources
Cracked EGR coolerCooling / EGR
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 and 2.0 TDI (EA189 and EA288)
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2010–2020
- Symptoms
- Coolant level drops with no visible leak, white smoke with a sweet smell, rising temperature or engine light. In severe cases the engine hydrolocks.
- Possible cause described
- The internal tubes of the EGR cooler crack and coolant enters the intake. It worsened after the post-Dieselgate software update, which increased EGR use.
- Check for the garage
- Cooling system pressure test and check for coolant in the intake or manifold.
- Cost cited in the source
- €400–1,300A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryApplies if: Only if fitted with the air conditioning system described.
A/C not cooling: N280 valveClimate control
- Engine / equipment
- Air conditioning with clutchless compressor and N280 regulating valve (combustion VW, Audi, Seat, Cupra and Skoda from 2006)
- Period mentioned
- 2006–2026
- Symptoms
- The air does not cool or cools intermittently (for example only at motorway speed), and sometimes the compressor rattles with the A/C on. Codes 01232 (N280 valve), P2612 or 00898.
- Possible cause described
- The compressor regulates its output with the N280 solenoid valve, its most common failure point. Audi issued technical bulletins over a manufacturing fault in this valve on Sanden compressors. Its connector can also become brittle and corrode (especially without the engine undertray), or the wiring fails.
- Check for the garage
- Read the codes and N280 control current with VCDS or ODIS, measure its resistance (about 10 ohms) and check the connector and wiring before replacing parts. If the valve or compressor is replaced, the whole circuit must be flushed.
- Cost cited in the source
- N280 valve: a cheap part (about 30 dollars) where sold separately; new compressor with circuit flush: considerably moreA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Audi (NHTSA): N280 valve bulletin for Sanden compressors (2021)Audi (NHTSA): N280 valve bulletin (2014)Ross-Tech Wiki: N280 valve code P2612Go-Parts: VW and Audi A/C compressor guideAudiZine: code 01232 from an N280 wiring fault
View full entryApplies if: Transverse EA288 engines with the water-cooled intercooler inside the intake manifold (the garage confirms it).
Cracked water-cooled intercooler on the 1.6 and 2.0 TDI EA288: coolant loss with no external leakCooling
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 and 2.0 TDI EA288 with the intercooler inside the intake manifold, liquid-cooled
- Period mentioned
- All EA288 years
- Symptoms
- The coolant level drops and needs frequent topping up, but there is no visible stain or drip outside; there may be some white smoke. A clue: a greasy oil-and-water paste on the block next to cylinder 4, near the bulkhead.
- Possible cause described
- On these engines the intercooler sits inside the intake manifold and is cooled by the engine's own coolant. According to Schaeffler (REPXPERT), repeated heating and cooling can open fine cracks in its inner mesh: the coolant does not leak outside but passes in small amounts into the cylinders and burns, which is why the fault goes unnoticed.
- Check for the garage
- The garage can check it before removing the manifold: take out the intake air temperature sensor, insert an endoscope camera through its hole, pressurise the cooling circuit and look at the intercooler's inner fins. Have them also rule out the EGR cooler and the head gasket, which give similar symptoms.
- 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
View full entryVolkswagen T-Roc (I) 1.6 TDI (EA288): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 TDI (EA288) in the Volkswagen T-Roc (I)
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2025
- Symptoms
- Engine overheating (up to 06/12/2019); Engine noise; Engine will not start; Jerking, engine noise and metal filings in the fuel system
- 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) Engine overheating (up to 06/12/2019): Water pump. 2) Engine noise: Timing belt and tensioner pulley. 3) Engine will not start: Fuel pressure sender. 4) Jerking, engine noise and metal filings in the fuel system: Injectors or even the injection pump.
- 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.
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View full entryVolkswagen T-Roc (I): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- 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
View full entryVolkswagen T-Roc (I): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Volkswagen T-Roc (I), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2025
- Symptoms
- Steering squeak when turning the wheels; Parking brake releases by itself (from December 2016 to July 2018); ESP light on; Driver assistance systems fail
- 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) Steering squeak when turning the wheels: Repair the steering rack (Bosch/ZF). 2) Parking brake releases by itself (from December 2016 to July 2018): Recode the ESP control unit (2018 recall). 3) ESP light on: Reprogramming. 4) Driver assistance systems fail: Front camera to be replaced.
- 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.
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View full entryVolkswagen T-Roc (I): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Volkswagen T-Roc (I), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2025
- Symptoms
- Vertical line on the touchscreen; GPS shows the wrong position; Air conditioning does not cool enough; We Connect services do not work; Ventilation does not work; "Fault: instrument cluster. Visit workshop" message; Nothing shows on the digital cluster (Active Info Display); Various Composition Media/Discover Media navigation faults (black screen, freezes…)
- 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) Vertical line on the touchscreen: Screen to be replaced. 2) GPS shows the wrong position: Cable, GPS aerial or control unit to be replaced. 3) Air conditioning does not cool enough: Control valve or compressor (Sanden or Denso). 4) We Connect services do not work: Reprogramming. 5) Ventilation does not work: Fresh-air blower control unit to be replaced. 6) "Fault: instrument cluster. Visit workshop" message: Cluster to be replaced. 7) Nothing shows on the digital cluster (Active Info Display): Reprogramming. 8) Various Composition Media/Discover Media navigation faults (black screen, freezes…): Reprogramming.
- 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.
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View full entryVolkswagen T-Roc (I): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Volkswagen T-Roc (I), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2025
- Symptoms
- Bonnet unlatches by itself on the left or right side; Power tailgate will not open; Rear lights not watertight (up to 04/10/2018); Daytime running lights fail; Water gets in through the sliding panoramic roof
- 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) Bonnet unlatches by itself on the left or right side: Bonnet lock. 2) Power tailgate will not open: Servo motor. 3) Rear lights not watertight (up to 04/10/2018): Lights to be replaced. 4) Daytime running lights fail: Daytime running light cooling plate. 5) Water gets in through the sliding panoramic roof: Outer roof seal (up to 09/09/2019) or drain hoses (up to 05/02/2020).
- 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
View full entryOther engines of the Volkswagen T-Roc (I)
- 1.0 TSIPetrol
- 1.5 TSIPetrol
- 2.0 TSIPetrol
- 2.0 TDI (EA288)Diesel
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