ea211 1.4 tsi engine problems
6. 5.0 TDI V10 Diesel Engine. The powerful 5.0 TDI V10 diesel (4.9 to be precise) was fitted to only two of Volkswagen’s flagship models – the Phaeton and the Touareg. On the secondary market, the prices of such configured cars are surprisingly low – you have to pay more for models with a 3.0 V6 gasoline or diesel engine.
The 1.4L turbocharged EA211 engine has been around for about a decade now, and it was standard equipment on several Volkswagen models here in the U.S., including the MK7 Golf and the Jetta Hybrid. This compact but powerful engine replaced the naturally aspirated 2.5L five-cylinder engine. It makes a respectable 140 hp, but it makes a stout 184 The Engine Takes Long to Warm Up. Photo by Wikimedia. Another problem that the VW 1.5 TSI took from its predecessors is its slow warming up ability. Users have complained that it takes around 10-15 minutes for the engine to warm up – and even more in colder climes. The cause is most likely the general design of the engine.One of the most common issues observed in Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engines is excessive oil consumption, which predominantly occurs in the early versions of the EA111 engine rather than the EA211. Moreover, ignition coil failure, timing chain tensioner failure, and turbo wastegate sticking/rattling are prevalent problems that require immediate attention.