Known problems
What goes wrong on the VW EA189 (2.0L diesel)
critical
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
The Bosch CP4.1 pump on these TDIs can fail and send metal through the whole fuel system.
Typical repair cost
$6,000 – $10,000
major
Emissions Fix (Dieselgate) Not Done
These are the engines in VW's diesel emissions settlement.
Typical repair cost
$500 – $2,500
2 more known problems on the VW EA189 (2.0L diesel)
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