Is TSI a bad engine?
The vw 1. tsi engine is generally reliable, particularly the ea211 version, which resolved some of the earlier issues found in the ea111 engines. However, regular maintenance is critical to prevent common issues like timing chain failure, oil consumption, and carbon build-up. The vw 1. tsi engine offers a great blend of performance and efficiency, but it is not without its share of problems. Early production models (2017-2019) were particularly affected by hesitation issues, while later models have seen improvements with software updates.The VW 1. TSI engine is generally reliable, particularly the EA211 version, which resolved some of the earlier issues found in the EA111 engines. However, regular maintenance is critical to prevent common issues like timing chain failure, oil consumption, and carbon build-up.The VW 1. TSI engine offers a great blend of performance and efficiency, but it is not without its share of problems. Early production models (2017-2019) were particularly affected by hesitation issues, while later models have seen improvements with software updates.Our ECU Remapping considerably reduces turbo lag and will make your VW Golf easier and more fun to drive. Your 1. TSI 150hp should make very similar power and torque gains to those quoted, though small variances from vehicle to vehicle, and from dyno to dyno are to be expected.