Volkswagen Group recalls more DSG vehicles

[Amalgam]

Volkswagen Group recalls more DSG vehicles
DSG gearbox-equipped Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda models recalled after hydraulic issue diagnosed
Volkswagen Group Australia has announced a nation-wide recall today, set to affect more than 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda vehicles.

According to Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA), the recall is in relation to faulty “pressure accumulator housing” used inside the DSG twin-clutch gearbox of Volkswagens, Audis and Skodas built between 2009-15.

VGA says the component in question has been found to have been manufactured incorrectly and could result in a loss of oil and pressure in the hydraulic system of the gearbox, followed by an interruption of power.

The vehicle would then go into ‘limp’ mode and not re-start after the ignition is switched off, unless attended to by a qualified VW technician.

Read more: https://www.carsales.com.au/editoria...hicles-121105/

[The_Hawk]

Some more links for you (and a list of all the effected VINs.


Skoda:
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd t/as Skoda Australia — Skoda Fabia MY2013-2015, Octavia MY2009-2015, Rapid MY2014-2015, Roomster MY2013-2014, Superb MY2009-2015 & Yeti MY2013-2015 | Product Safety Australia

There is also some specific Skoda discussion over here: VW DSG recall (again)

Skoda Fabia
Model Years 2013-2015

Skoda Octavia
Model Years 2009-2015

Skoda Rapid
Model Years 2014-2015

Skoda Roomster
Model Years 2013-2014

Skoda Superb
Model Years 2009-2015

Skoda Yeti
Model Years 2013-2015

4 586 vehicles affected

Volkswagen:
Volkswagen Group Australia — Volkswagen Golf MY2009-2015, Jetta MY2009-2015, Beetle MY2013-2015, Passat MY2010-2015, Polo MY2010-2015 & Caddy MY2011-2015 | Product Safety Australia

Volkswagen Golf
Model Years 2009-2015

Volkswagen Jetta
Model Years 2009-2015

Volkswagen Beetle
Model Years 2013-2015

Volkswagen Passat
Model Years 2010-2015

Volkswagen Polo
Model Years 2010-2015

Volkswagen Caddy
Model Years 2011-2015

63 214 vehicles affected

[Big_Jase]

Stay tuned - Audi A1, A3 & TT yet to be added......

[Guest001]

What none of the articles Iv'e read say which gearbox it is thats got the problem. IS it the dreaded DQ200 or does it include ALL models like the 6sp diesel as well

[Big_Jase]

It is the DQ200

[The_Hawk]

It is the DQ200

That box has always been a giant question mark

[SgtBatten]

I posted this in the MK6 thread but I'll post here too.

I think this just happened to me.

2012 Golf Comfortline. I was driving along at 60 or so when i noticed i was slowing down relative to other traffic. Tried to accelerate more and nothing.... I saw a flashing D indication on my dash and managed to pull over despite heavy traffic. Changing gears just resulted in the P or R flashing also on the dash and a spanner symbol alternating also. Tried turning off and on again, no change. I had zero power at all, it didn't even rev just sat at idol.

Towed it to my local mechanic and they found oil leaking from around the right place but have not disassembled anything yet.

My car is not specifically included in this recall so i really don't know what to do. I called the local VW dealer and also the VW recall number and they say to take it to them for inspection. What are my chances of being covered?

[jake85]

interesting..... i have a 2015 Jetta DSG7 and I just checked and my VIN is not on the affected list???

VIN Checker | Volkswagen Australia

[Guest001]

My 2010 Polo is with its full recall history and the new one outstanding so far

Check you wrote it correctly

[jake85]

yep.... even looked for my VIN on https://www.productsafety.gov.au/sys...0list_255.xlsx and its not listed

[SgtBatten]

So my mechanic did not disassemble anything but noted an oil leak that could be from the pressure accumulator thing mentioned in the recall. He didn't charge me and advised I tow it to VW so at least they can check if it is the same issue then decide who I want to repair it depending on if VW is paying.

VW has indicated from initial 1 hour diagnostic that it is an issue with the mechatronics. I know my car is not in that recall either but it was built only 2 months after the affected cars in 2011 and has the same DQ200 box. Worried it might get really expensive now.

[mr gee]

My beetle is. Listed as outstanding so expecting VW to make contact.

[SgtBatten]

So they have given me a preliminary quote. If I should take this to another thread please let me know.

Their words.....

checked and confirmed no drive, found to be stuck in reverse code as well as excessive pressure codes. Removed mechatronics and inspected selector forks and magnets for swarf. Selectors ok and not excessive swarf - all ok. found mechatronics has internally failed and will require replacement.

found oil leak to be mechatronics fluid leaking through breather due to excessive pressure build up, mechatronics replacement will fix this issue.

2.5 hours for diagnosis and removal of mechatronics + 3 hrs to replace @ $180. $900
mechatronics +trans oil, screws, bolts and plug $2106.50
+GST of $300.65

[farro4069]

What was the outcome of your post. A similar thing happened to my wife's car a 2012 Golf TSi. It is subject to the recall and was booked in for today. However, yesterday she was driving along at 60 or so and heard a thud, but there was no bump and lost power, spanner flashing. She managed to coast to side of road, but with transmission fluid spilling out. It was towed to VW service place today who will replace the faulty Pressure Accumulator Housing, under recall, but that is all.
My question - is the failure of the transmission yesterday related to the faulty housing, or just a coincidence?

[oliviaivy337]

Stay tuned - Audi A1, A3 and TT yet to be added...restaurant games