Škoda Fabia 5J — Reliability

5J 2010–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.2 TDI (CFWA) — 62/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

CAUTION 62

1.2 TDI (CFWA)

1.2 TDI 3-cyl (CFWA)

Polo/Fabia/Roomster. 3-cylinder diesel. Timing belt. DPF clogs rapidly in city use. EGR valve foulin...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
DPF clogging (city driving) 1.2 TDI (CFWA) high 30,000 km – 60,000 km
Timing belt (interference) 1.2 TDI (CFWA) high 60,000 km – 90,000 km
EGR valve fouling 1.2 TDI (CFWA) moderate 60,000 km – 100,000 km