Enginereliability 1.4 TSI. The EA111 series of low-volume turbo engines (1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI) became widespread in 2005, thanks to the popular Golf 5 and Jetta sedan. In addition, VW-Audi TSI engines take a long time to warm up and like to eat a little high-quality oil, but the problem is not so critical. With timely maintenance, the use of Mostcars in today's age are reliable, as in they rarely leave people stranded so you have to judge reliability by consumers expectations. Not saying that the VW is unreliable, but if given the same treatment the Japanese "econobox" it fares worse it 16L for non-turbo engine, 1.4L TSI and larger would suit your power needs. If you can find a 2.5L I5 engine, as stated above, you'll get what you want as well. Build Journal || Honestly, the 2.0t in these cars is one of the more reliable engines VW has ever put out. It isn't bullet proof like a 2.5l but if you know what to look for there Itshould be fixed price at £200-£250. For future reference, Skoda dealers are usually a couple of quid cheaper and it's the exact same process. It's a lot more work than you'd think. For example, the car has to be at a set temperature when filling and the oil has to be pumped in through the drain plug. TheVW 2.0 TSI engine problems are: Fuel Injector Issues. Failure Of The Water Pump. Faulty Timing Chain Tensioner. HPFP Failure. Unexpected Misfires. This So in 2017, the VW 1.5 TSI engine made its appearance in the new Golf models. That being said, no car part is ever perfect – and while reliable, this new engine also has a few issues. Most car owners have complained of VW 1.5 TSI engine problems upon starting the vehicle, where it either jerks or fails to properly start. VWAudi 2.0 TDI Reliability. The VW/Audi 2.0 TDI gets mixed reviews when it comes to the reliability of the engines, mainly because of the oil pump and turbo failures. And of course the VW Anonymous ON (2016 Volkswagen Golf SE 1.8-L 4 Cyl turbo) "Water pump failed, and coolant must've leaked while driving - coolant was unexplainably low. Dealer replaced under warranty. Months later TheVolkswagen Scirocco received a five-star rating when it was crash-tested for safety by Euro NCAP. It scored 87% for adult occupant protection and 73% for child protection, however pedestrian Lets get one thing out of the way, and that is, Volkswagen makes some exceptionally solid engines. And that includes the 1.4L TSI engine. It has been available for general consumers since 2005, and it has won numerous awards.Another thing about all Volkswagen engines is that they ship with the same MOA9.