What is the DSG problem on the VW Golf 7?
The DSG-gearbox of the VW Golf 7 frequently exhibits complaints such as jerky gear changes, loss of power or complete failure of the automatic gearshift. These faults occur particularly in the 1. TSI 86 PS, 1. TSI 105 PS and 1. TSI 122 PS variants. The powerful VW Golf 7 engines remained unchanged, with the 2. TSI in the Golf GTI Performance being boosted to 180 kW (245 PS). The small 1. TSI was upgraded to 85 kW (115 PS) and remained the most reliable petrol engine in the entire range.While the Golf 7 engine range is mostly reliable, certain models had known issues: Early 1. TSI models had timing chain tensioner problems. TSI engines occasionally suffer from turbo actuator or PCV valve failures. GTI and R models can face carbon buildup on intake valves if not driven hard regularly.