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Volkswagen T-Roc I faults

6 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

Buy with care
Reliability
3.5/5

6 known faults

1.0 TSI 115

  1. Recall: rear spoiler poorly bonded

    Manufacturer recall

    T-Rocs built between 29 January and 12 June 2018 are concerned by recall 66J9: the bonded join between the two parts of the rear spoiler is defective and the upper part can come loose and fall onto the road. Check that the recall has been carried out using the VIN number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: brake pedal that may deform or come loose

    Manufacturer recall

    At the end of 2020, Volkswagen recalled in Europe T-Rocs, Golfs, Tiguans and Tourans built in 2020: the brake pedal could deform under the stress of repeated braking, or even come loose. The remedy consists of checking the pedal and replacing it if necessary.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 TSI 150

  1. Cold jerking of the 1.5 TSI

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The first-series 1.5 TSI evo can lurch forward when cold at low revs (a "kangaroo" effect), especially with the manual gearbox. A software update exists but, according to owners, does not solve the problem on every car; ask for proof that it has been applied.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: rear spoiler poorly bonded

    Manufacturer recall

    T-Rocs built between 29 January and 12 June 2018 are concerned by recall 66J9: the bonded join between the two parts of the rear spoiler is defective and the upper part can come loose and fall onto the road. Check that the recall has been carried out using the VIN number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Recall: brake pedal that may deform or come loose

    Manufacturer recall

    At the end of 2020, Volkswagen recalled in Europe T-Rocs, Golfs, Tiguans and Tourans built in 2020: the brake pedal could deform under the stress of repeated braking, or even come loose. The remedy consists of checking the pedal and replacing it if necessary.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 TSI 150 DSG7

  1. DSG7 gearbox: low-speed jerking and mechatronics

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox is the most cited weak point of the T-Roc. The symptoms described are jerking at low speed and during manoeuvres, abrupt gear changes, slipping and a switch to degraded mode. The origin often put forward is the mechatronics. The sources advise a test drive with slow manoeuvres and asking for the gearbox service history.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Cold jerking of the 1.5 TSI

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The first-series 1.5 TSI evo can lurch forward when cold at low revs (a "kangaroo" effect), especially with the manual gearbox. A software update exists but, according to owners, does not solve the problem on every car; ask for proof that it has been applied.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Recall: rear spoiler poorly bonded

    Manufacturer recall

    T-Rocs built between 29 January and 12 June 2018 are concerned by recall 66J9: the bonded join between the two parts of the rear spoiler is defective and the upper part can come loose and fall onto the road. Check that the recall has been carried out using the VIN number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Recall: brake pedal that may deform or come loose

    Manufacturer recall

    At the end of 2020, Volkswagen recalled in Europe T-Rocs, Golfs, Tiguans and Tourans built in 2020: the brake pedal could deform under the stress of repeated braking, or even come loose. The remedy consists of checking the pedal and replacing it if necessary.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7

  1. Recall: rear spoiler poorly bonded

    Manufacturer recall

    T-Rocs built between 29 January and 12 June 2018 are concerned by recall 66J9: the bonded join between the two parts of the rear spoiler is defective and the upper part can come loose and fall onto the road. Check that the recall has been carried out using the VIN number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: brake pedal that may deform or come loose

    Manufacturer recall

    At the end of 2020, Volkswagen recalled in Europe T-Rocs, Golfs, Tiguans and Tourans built in 2020: the brake pedal could deform under the stress of repeated braking, or even come loose. The remedy consists of checking the pedal and replacing it if necessary.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TDI 115

  1. 1.6 TDI 115: water pump and oil consumption

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 115 hp 1.6 TDI of the first-series T-Roc is reported to have a fragile water pump, which can cause overheating, and oil consumption requiring top-ups. Buyer's guides recommend checking the history of the water pump and of the coolant.

    Versions
    1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: rear spoiler poorly bonded

    Manufacturer recall

    T-Rocs built between 29 January and 12 June 2018 are concerned by recall 66J9: the bonded join between the two parts of the rear spoiler is defective and the upper part can come loose and fall onto the road. Check that the recall has been carried out using the VIN number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Recall: brake pedal that may deform or come loose

    Manufacturer recall

    At the end of 2020, Volkswagen recalled in Europe T-Rocs, Golfs, Tiguans and Tourans built in 2020: the brake pedal could deform under the stress of repeated braking, or even come loose. The remedy consists of checking the pedal and replacing it if necessary.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7

  2. Recall: rear spoiler poorly bonded

    Manufacturer recall

    T-Rocs built between 29 January and 12 June 2018 are concerned by recall 66J9: the bonded join between the two parts of the rear spoiler is defective and the upper part can come loose and fall onto the road. Check that the recall has been carried out using the VIN number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Recall: brake pedal that may deform or come loose

    Manufacturer recall

    At the end of 2020, Volkswagen recalled in Europe T-Rocs, Golfs, Tiguans and Tourans built in 2020: the brake pedal could deform under the stress of repeated braking, or even come loose. The remedy consists of checking the pedal and replacing it if necessary.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 115, 1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115, 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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