VW Golf 7(AU)

Body Variants

The VW Golf 7 is available as Schrägheck and Variant — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations

Engine Overview

The VW Golf 7 is available with 15 engine variants — from 86 to 310 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

Vehicle Weaknesses

Alternatives

Known Problems and Issues

A total of 184 weaknesses have been documented for the VW Golf 7 (2012–2017) — 172 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. 8 problem engines: CAXA (1.4L TSI), CBZB (1.2L TSI), CAVD (1.4L TSI Twincharger), CCZB (2.0L TFSI), CDLF (2.0L TFSI), CAYC (1.6L TDI), CJZA (1.2L TSI), CRBC (2.0L TDI). Typical issues affect Electronics, Body, Suspension, Brakes. Considered reliable: CJXE (2.0L TFSI), CYVB (1.2L TSI).

Golf (CBAB, 2009–2013) — Be Careful: EGR cooler leaking — engine damage risk, Piezo injector failure (common rail), Timing belt: replacement interval must be observed. Power: 136–140 PS.

Golf (CAYC, 2011–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing belt oil pump drive wear, EGR valve wear and failure, Mandatory emissions software update (Dieselgate EA189). Power: 105–110 PS.

Golf (CFFB, 2011–2015) — Be Careful: EA189 Dieselgate recall CFFB 103 kW, EGR cooler leaking (EA189), Defective clutch pressure plate. Power: 136–140 PS.

Golf (CRBC, 2012–2017) — Stay Away!: Wet Belt in Oil Bath — Interval Often Overlooked, EA189 Dieselgate Recall CRBC Leon 5F, EGR Valve Failure After Dieselgate Software Update. Power: 150 PS.

Golf (CRKB, 2013–2017) — Be Careful: Water Pump Faulty (EA288 until Sept. 2014), Injector Failure (Continental Type), Turbocharger Bearing Wear. Power: 105–116 PS.

Golf (CUNA, 2013–2020) — Be Careful: EGR Cooler Cracks and Coolant Loss, Water Pump Control Slide Faulty, High-Pressure Pump Failure with System Contamination. Power: 184 PS.

Golf (CAXA, 2008–2013) — Stay Away!: Timing chain prematurely worn EA111, Timing chain stretched / tensioner failed, Increased oil consumption. Power: 122–125 PS.

Golf (CAVD, 2008–2013) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches — engine damage risk, Piston ring land failure and massive oil consumption, Supercharger magnetic clutch failed. Power: 160 PS.

Golf (CDLF, 2009–2013) — Stay Away!: High oil consumption (piston rings), Timing chain tensioner weak, High-pressure pump cam follower — camshaft damage. Power: 271 PS.

Golf (CBZB, 2011–2016) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch EA111 1.2 TSI (critical), Turbocharger damage, Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure. Power: 105–110 PS.

Golf (CCZB, 2011–2015) — Stay Away!: Oil consumption EA888 Gen1/2 2.0 TSI CCZB, Timing chain stretch EA888 2.0 TSI CCZB, Timing chain tensioner failure. Power: 211 PS.

Golf (CJZA, 2012–2017) — Stay Away!: Camshaft adjuster bolts release — timing belt failure, Camshaft adjuster bolts loosen — timing belt failure and total engine damage, Wastegate actuator seized. Power: 86 PS.

Golf (CJZB, 2012–2017) — Be Careful: Camshaft adjuster fault (timing belt failure), Timing chain stretches prematurely, Camshaft adjuster bolts loosen — timing belt failure and total engine damage. Power: 105–110 PS.

Golf (CZDA, 2012–2017) — Be Careful: Timing Belt — Critical Change Interval, Camshaft Adjuster: Screws Come Loose, Timing Belt Service (Oil Bath Drive EA211). Power: 140 PS.

Golf (CHHB, 2013–2017) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattle on cold start, Water pump / thermostat housing leaking, Turbocharger worn at high mileage. Power: 220 PS.

Golf (CHHB, 2013–2017) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattle on cold start, Water pump / thermostat housing leaking, Turbocharger worn at high mileage. Power: 230–235 PS.

Golf (CJXC, 2013–2017) — Be Careful: IHI IS38 turbocharger — bearing wear under high load, Timing chain stretched, Oil pump — pressure drop at low RPM. Power: 280–300 PS.

Golf (CZCA, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Timing Belt Snap from Defective Camshaft Adjuster, Timing Belt Service Interval Must Be Kept, Increased Oil Consumption from Piston Ring Coking. Power: 122–125 PS.

Golf (CZDA, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Timing Belt — Critical Change Interval, Camshaft Adjuster: Screws Come Loose, Timing Belt Service (Oil Bath Drive EA211). Power: 150 PS.

Golf (CJXC, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: IHI IS38 turbocharger — bearing wear under high load, Timing chain stretched, Oil pump — pressure drop at low RPM. Power: 290 PS.

Golf (CJSA, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretched — simplex chain, High-pressure pump — cam follower wear, Two-stage oil pump — insufficient pressure at idle. Power: 179 PS.

Golf (CHZD, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: Camshaft adjuster bolts loose — timing belt failure, Turbo wastegate actuator failure from corrosion, Engine mount wear from three-cylinder vibrations. Power: 110–116 PS.

Golf (CJXG, 2016–2017) — Be Careful: IS38 turbo — wastegate actuator faulty, Thermostat housing / water pump leaking, PCV membrane valve torn (track use). Power: 310 PS.

Golf (CPWA, 2013–2020) — Be Careful: CNG Gas Line Leak on 2018 Models, Valve Stem Seals Worn, Lambda Sensor Failure in Gas Mode. Power: 110 PS.

Golf (CUKB, 2014–2020) — Be Careful: High-Voltage Battery Degradation, Hybrid System Fault, DQ400e Transmission Pressure Adaptation Faulty. Power: 150 PS.

What to watch out for with the VW Golf? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

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