Audi A1 1.6 TDI 8X — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Engine Comparison
| Engine | Reliability Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
|
1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE)
1.6L Diesel I4 |
72/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
|
1.6 TDI CR EA189 (CAYA/CAYB/CAYC)
1.6L Diesel I4 |
70/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
Engines in this model
1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE)
1.6L Diesel I4
MQB-era 1.6 TDI. Robust bottom end and turbo; the pain is the emissions kit. Engines built to Septem...
View details →1.6 TDI CR EA189 (CAYA/CAYB/CAYC)
1.6L Diesel I4
First common-rail 1.6 TDI and the Dieselgate engine. Economical and long-lived at the bottom end, bu...
View details →Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Timing belt - interference engine, 210,000 km interval | 1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE) | high |
| Switchable water pump control slide failure - overheating (built to Sep 2014) | 1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE) | high |
| EGR cooler and valve sooting, sticking or leaking | 1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE) | moderate |
| DPF clogging and oil dilution on short trips | 1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE) | moderate |
| AdBlue (SCR) sensor, heater and pump failures | 1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE) | moderate |
| Siemens piezo injector failure (2009-2013 builds) | 1.6 TDI CR EA189 (CAYA/CAYB/CAYC) | high |
| Timing belt and water pump - interference engine | 1.6 TDI CR EA189 (CAYA/CAYB/CAYC) | high |
| EGR cooler and valve clogging or failure - limp mode | 1.6 TDI CR EA189 (CAYA/CAYB/CAYC) | high |
| DPF clogging on short trips | 1.6 TDI CR EA189 (CAYA/CAYB/CAYC) | moderate |
FAQ
Is the Audi A1 1.6 TDI reliable?
The Audi A1 1.6 TDI has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 70/100 (ACCEPTABLE) to 72/100 (ACCEPTABLE). Average reliability: 71/100.
Which Audi A1 1.6 TDI engine is most reliable?
The 1.6 TDI EA288 (CLHA/CRKB/CXXB/DCXA/DGDA/DGTE) is the most reliable engine in the Audi A1 1.6 TDI, scoring 72/100 (ACCEPTABLE).
What problems does the Audi A1 1.6 TDI have?
Across all engine variants, the Audi A1 1.6 TDI has 9 known issues. The most common are related to Timing belt - interference engine, 210,000 km interval, Switchable water pump control slide failure - overheating (built to Sep 2014), EGR cooler and valve sooting, sticking or leaking.