Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI / TFSI problems
The Volkswagen T-Roc used the 2.0 TSI / TFSI from 2017 (T-Roc R). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “thermostat housing leak and water pump failure” (medium severity, common). Our verdict: “Buy”. Among the documented engines of the Volkswagen T-Roc, the safest option is the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI.
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Engine score on this car
7.5 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the T-Roc. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Volkswagen T-Roc
6.1 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Volkswagen / Audi 2.0 TSI and TFSI (familia EA888) · Petrol
- In the T-Roc
- since 2017[1]
- Name
- T-Roc R
- Faults that affect it
- 2
Verdict for the version it uses
2.0 TSI/TFSI Gen 3B / evo, with added indirect injection (2016 onwards, 190-320 hp)since 2016 · 190–320 hp · CHHA, DKFA, DLBA, CJXE, CJXA, CJXB
BuyThe added indirect injection reduces the carbon build-up problem and the documented oil consumption is lower. It is still worth checking the thermostat housing/water pump and the PCV valve, which are common to the whole family.[1][2][3]
Faults that affect the T-Roc
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 2.0 TSI / TFSI has 5 documented faults in total.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonCoolingThermostat housing leak and water pump failureSince Volkswagen integrated the water pump impeller into the thermostat housing, this plastic part leaks coolant over time; on the oldest units, with a separate belt-driven pump, failures of the pump itself are also documented.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationPCV valve (crankcase ventilation) failureThe PCV valve returns to the intake manifold the oil and combustion vapours that build up in the crankcase. If it sticks closed or open, it causes a rough idle, misfires or oil leaks from the seals.Repair (garage): €60–€250
What to check before buying a used Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI / TFSI
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the 2.0 TSI / TFSI (since 2017)
Thermostat housing leak and water pump failure
Medium severityPCV valve (crankcase ventilation) failure
Low severityOther engines and gearboxes of the Volkswagen T-Roc
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Volkswagen T-Roc outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringInsufficient tightening of the steering tie rodYes, on the most recent cars: in March 2026 Volkswagen recalled more than 4,000 T-Rocs built between September 2025 and February 2026 because the steering tie rod bolts may have been tightened to an insufficient torque at the factory, with a risk of the rod coming loose and the car losing the ability to steer.Repair: €0
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentFalse warnings and unnecessary emergency braking from the driver assistance systemsIt is a calibration problem documented by the British press, not a mechanical fault: the lane keeping assist may warn for no reason when the position in the lane is correct, the automatic emergency braking may activate unnecessarily and the phone's Bluetooth connection may fail intermittently.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI / TFSI reliable?
The Volkswagen T-Roc used the 2.0 TSI / TFSI from 2017 (T-Roc R). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “thermostat housing leak and water pump failure” (medium severity, common). Our verdict: “Buy”. Among the documented engines of the Volkswagen T-Roc, the safest option is the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI.
What faults does the Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI / TFSI have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: thermostat housing leak and water pump failure (medium severity) and PCV valve (crankcase ventilation) failure (low severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Volkswagen T-Roc?
The safest option is the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI in the 1.0 TSI EA211 (CHZ, DKL, DKR; 2014 onwards), 1.0 TSI / 1.0 eTSI evo (DLAA, DLAB; 2020 onwards), 1.5 TSI / 1.5 eTSI evo 114/130/150 hp (DPCA, DPBC; built from 2020) and 1.5 TSI / 1.5 eTSI evo2 116/150 hp (DXDB, DNKA; 2022 onwards) versions, with a «Buy» verdict.
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
- Volkswagen EA888 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
- Témoignages fiabilité Audifiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Motor 2.0 TFSI 190 CV (ficha técnica)km77 · Technical documentation · published 13 May 2015 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish