Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K) — Reliability

Mk6 (5K) 2011–2012 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) — 73/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 7

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 73

EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
HPFP cam follower and cam lobe wear - can destroy camshaft and fuel pump EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) critical 35,000 km – 129,000 km
Timing belt - interference engine, service 97,000-129,000 km EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) high 97,000 km – 129,000 km
Camshaft chain tensioner wear (early AXX engines) EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) high —
Intake valve carbon build-up (direct injection) EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) moderate 80,000 km – 161,000 km
PCV pressure-regulating valve failure - oil leaks, oil consumption, whistling EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) moderate 97,000 km – 161,000 km
Diverter (blow-off) valve membrane failure EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) minor —
Ignition coil and spark plug failures EA113 2.0 TFSI (AXX/BPY/BWA/BWJ/CDLA) minor —