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2.0 TDI EA288 evo (from 2019) engine: faults and reliability

Volkswagen 2.0 TDI (EA189, EA288 and EA288 evo) version

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Caradisiac considers the cylinder head and injector problems of earlier generations to have been overcome in the Golf VIII. The only warning is that the AdBlue tank can give trouble and may have to be replaced.[1]

Years
since 2019
Power
115–204 hp
Faults that affect it
0
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
9
in our database

15 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

Evolution of the EA288 with an improved turbo, mild hybrid versions with a starter-generator, injection of up to 2,200 bar and twin AdBlue dosing across two SCR catalysts (twin dosing) for the Euro 6d standard.[2][3][4]

Faults of the 2.0 TDI EA288 evo (from 2019) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

None of the documented 2.0 TDI faults affect this version. See all 2.0 TDI faults

Cars fitted with the 2.0 TDI EA288 evo (from 2019) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Seat

Škoda

Volkswagen

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2.0 TDI EA288 evo (from 2019) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. Caradisiac considers the cylinder head and injector problems of earlier generations to have been overcome in the Golf VIII. The only warning is that the AdBlue tank can give trouble and may have to be replaced.[1]

Which cars use the 2.0 TDI EA288 evo (from 2019) engine?

Volkswagen Golf VIII (since 2019), Volkswagen Passat B8 (2014–2023), Volkswagen Tiguan II (2016–2024), Seat León IV (since 2020), Volkswagen Tiguan III (since 2024), Volkswagen Multivan T7 (since 2022), Volkswagen Passat B9 (since 2024), Škoda Superb IV (since 2024) and Škoda Kodiaq II (since 2024).[1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

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Sources

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  1. Maxi-fiche fiabilité - Volkswagen Golf VIII : du genre agaçanteCaradisiac · Motoring press · published 5 April 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  2. Three world premieres: Volkswagen presents progressive hybrid, natural gas and diesel systems at the Vienna Motor SymposiumVolkswagen Newsroom · Manufacturer · published 27 April 2018 · consulted 26 September 2026
  3. Clean and cultivated: the 2.0 TDI engine with new Euro 6d emission standardVolkswagen Newsroom · Manufacturer · published 14 December 2020 · consulted 26 September 2026
  4. El SEAT León 2020 montará el nuevo diésel 2.0 TDI Evo de VolkswagenMotor.es · Motoring press · published 19 September 2019 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  5. Volkswagen Golf Mk8 - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  6. VW EA288Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in German
  7. List of Volkswagen Group diesel enginesWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  8. Volkswagen Passat (B8) - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  9. Volkswagen Tiguan - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  10. SEAT León - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  11. VW Tiguan III - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  12. VW T7 Multivan - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  13. Passat B9: Probleme, Rückrufe und Schwachstellengebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  14. Škoda SuperbWikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  15. Škoda KodiaqWikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026