Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K) — Reliability

Mk6 (5K) 2009–2010 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA888 Gen 1/2 (1.8/2.0 TFSI/TSI) — 38/100 AVOID
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

AVOID 38

EA888 Gen 1/2 (1.8/2.0 TFSI/TSI)

1.8/2.0L Turbo I4 (early EA888)

First- and second-generation EA888 (1.8 and 2.0 TFSI/TSI, about 2007-2015): Golf 6 GTI, Passat B7, O...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing-chain tensioner failure — chain can jump and wreck the engine EA888 Gen 1/2 (1.8/2.0 TFSI/TSI) critical 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Excessive oil consumption — narrow oil-control rings (built 2008 to mid-2011) EA888 Gen 1/2 (1.8/2.0 TFSI/TSI) critical 40,000 km – 100,000 km
Plastic thermostat / coolant-pump housing leaks EA888 Gen 1/2 (1.8/2.0 TFSI/TSI) moderate —
Intake-valve carbon build-up (direct injection) EA888 Gen 1/2 (1.8/2.0 TFSI/TSI) moderate 80,000 km – 100,000 km