Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (5G) — Reliability

Mk7 (5G) 2012–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA211 1.4 TSI — 78/100 BUY
Known Issues 6

Engine in this model

BUY 78

EA211 1.4 TSI

1.4L TSI

Sweet spot VW engine. ACT cylinder deactivation on some. Good balance of power and economy. Belt dri...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt - interference engine, long interval EA211 1.4 TSI high 120,000 km – 240,000 km
Oil consumption on early builds (2012 to mid-2015, especially 122 PS) EA211 1.4 TSI high —
ACT cylinder-deactivation jerk and actuator fault EA211 1.4 TSI moderate —
Plastic water pump and thermostat housing cracks and leaks EA211 1.4 TSI moderate 77,000 km – 100,000 km
Intake-valve carbon build-up (direct injection) EA211 1.4 TSI minor 60,000 km – 70,000 km
Coolant pipe rubs on air-filter housing and leaks (TSB 2045451) EA211 1.4 TSI minor —