Відома особливість (витрата масла): Early EA888 Gen 2 2.0 TFSI engines including CDNC are widely reported to suffer from excessive oil consumption due to piston ring and cylinder wear, often requiring short-block repair or engine replacement.
Відомий дефект (ГРМ): EA888 Gen 2 timing chain and tensioner are known to wear and stretch prematurely, which can cause rattling and potential loss of camshaft timing if not addressed.