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2.0 TSI/TFSI Gen 3B / evo, with added indirect injection (2016 onwards, 190-320 hp) engine: faults and reliability

Volkswagen / Audi 2.0 TSI and TFSI (familia EA888) version

Buy

The 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]

Years
since 2016
Power
190–320 hp
Faults that affect it
3
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
28
in our database

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What changes in this version

Adds a second, indirect injection circuit (in the manifold) alongside direct injection, mainly to reduce consumption and emissions, with the added effect of cleaning the intake valves somewhat. The high-performance versions reach 300-320 hp in the Golf GTI Clubsport, the Seat León Cupra, the Cupra Ateca/Formentor or the Audi TTS/S3.[1][3]

Engine codes of this version: CHHA, DKFA, DLBA, CJXE, CJXA, CJXB.

Faults of the CHHA engine

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

  1. 1High severityFrequency: CommonLubricationHigh oil consumptionIt is the most repeated complaint on first-batch EA888s (2008-2012) and still appears, to a lesser extent, in later generations. The engine needs topping up between services with no visible leak or obvious smoke at first.Repair (garage): €1,500–€4,000
  2. 2Medium 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.
  3. 3Low 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

Cars fitted with the CHHA engine

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

Audi

Cupra

Porsche

Seat

Škoda

Volkswagen

Frequently asked questions

Is the CHHA engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. The 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]

What faults does the CHHA engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: high oil consumption (high severity), thermostat housing leak and water pump failure (medium severity) and PCV valve (crankcase ventilation) failure (low severity).

Which cars use the CHHA engine?

Volkswagen Golf VII (2012–2020), Volkswagen Golf VIII (since 2019), Volkswagen Passat B8 (2014–2023), Volkswagen Tiguan II (2016–2024), Volkswagen T-Roc (since 2017), Volkswagen Arteon (2017–2023), Seat León III (2012–2020), Seat Ateca (since 2016), Cupra Ateca (2018–2020) and Cupra Formentor (since 2020), among 18 others.[1][4][5][6][7]

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Sources

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  1. Volkswagen EA888 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  2. Témoignages fiabilité Audifiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  3. Motor 2.0 TFSI 190 CV (ficha técnica)km77 · Technical documentation · published 13 May 2015 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. Fiabilité Volkswagen (datos de propietarios por modelo)fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  5. Volkswagen Tiguan - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  6. Volkswagen ArteonWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  7. SEAT AtecaWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  8. Audi A3 - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  9. Audi A4 - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  10. Audi Q5Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  11. Audi TTWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  12. Porsche MacanWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  13. VW Tiguan III - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  14. VW T7 Multivan - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  15. Passat B9: Probleme, Rückrufe und Schwachstellengebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  16. Škoda SuperbWikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  17. Škoda KodiaqWikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  18. Cupra TerramarWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  19. Cupra TerramarWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026