VW Tayron 1(BZ)
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
265 PS
2.0L TSI Benzin
The Powerful Tayron
Fun to Drive!149–150 PS
1.5L TSI Benzin
9 weaknesses
Good ChoiceEngine Overview
The VW Tayron 1 is available with 3 engine variants — from 149 to 265 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The VW 2.0L TDI (Diesel, 149–193 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DFGA (2024–2026, Be Careful) und DFHA (2024–2026, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L TDI!
The VW 2.0L TSI (Benziner, 265 PS) has the DNPE (2.0L TSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The VW 1.5L TSI (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 149 PS) has the DPCA (1.5L TSI) — rated: "Good Choice", 9 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: rear diffuser can detach and endanger traffic Assembly fault during production: the rear diffuser is not correctly fastened and can detach completely while driving. Approximately 11,500 Tayron vehicles affected (action code 66A1), production 11/2024–05/2025. Symptoms: No driver symptom detectable in advance — rear diffuser detaches suddenly while driving | Low | |
| Recall: second row curtain airbag not correctly installed Curtain airbags in the second row at the C-pillar were not correctly fastened during the production period 12/2024–02/2025 (action code 69OX). Protection in an accident not guaranteed. | Low | |
| Recall: defective instrument panel impairs passenger airbag Tayron vehicles produced in January 2025 (action code 69TE) have defective instrument panels that may impair passenger airbag deployment. 683 vehicles affected in Germany. | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 47 weaknesses have been documented for the VW Tayron 1 (2024–2026) — 31 engine-related and 16 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, HVAC, Electronics, Body. Considered reliable: DPCA (1.5L TSI).
Tayron (DFGA, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Camshaft Oil Seal Leaking onto Timing Belt, Timing Belt: Interval NOT Maintenance-Free, Turbocharger Bearing Damage from Oil Starvation. Power: 149 PS.
Tayron (DFHA, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: EGR Cooler Cracks EA288 Ateca/Tarraco 4Drive, Turbocharger Failure from DPF/EGR Blockage, EGR Cooler Crack / Coolant Loss. Power: 193 PS.
Tayron (DNPE, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Recall: airbag malfunction, Driver assistance systems and infotainment unstable, EGR valve coking. Power: 265 PS.
What to watch out for with the VW Tayron? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee