Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (5G) — Reliability

Mk7 (5G) 2012–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA211 1.2 TSI (CJZA/CJZB/CJZC/CJZD) — 80/100 BUY
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

BUY 80

EA211 1.2 TSI (CJZA/CJZB/CJZC/CJZD)

1.2L TSI 16V

The 16-valve belt-driven 1.2 TSI that replaced the chain engine from 2012 - no serious faults report...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Camshaft adjuster / camshaft-gear defect — can damage the timing belt (2014 builds, recall) EA211 1.2 TSI (CJZA/CJZB/CJZC/CJZD) high —
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak — slow coolant loss EA211 1.2 TSI (CJZA/CJZB/CJZC/CJZD) moderate —