VW 2.0 TFSI EA113 engine: faults and reliability

• 2.0 TFSI 200 hp (AXX, BWA, BWE, BPY)

  2004–2013 · 200 hp · AXX, BWA, BWE, BPY

  With caution

  It is reliable if maintained; verify the cam follower and timing belt replacement.^[2][4]

• 2.0 TFSI 230 hp (BYD, Golf GTI Edition 30)

  2004–2013 · 230 hp · BYD

  With caution

  Same precautions as the 200 hp one.^[3][4]

• 2.0 TFSI 265 hp (BHZ, Audi S3 8P)

  2004–2013 · 265 hp · BHZ

  With caution

  More mechanically stressed; same checks on the follower and timing.^[3][4]

Buy: No known serious faults, or they have already been corrected, in this version. With caution: Worth buying if something specific is verified: history, a replaced part or a completed campaign. Avoid: High risk of a serious fault that is hard to check for or prevent.

1. 1High severityCommonFrequency: CommonFuelWear of the high-pressure pump cam followerYes: the 2.0 TFSI EA113's high-pressure fuel pump is driven by the camshaft through a follower (tappet) that wears; if it wears through it can damage the pump or the camshaft, so it should be checked and replaced as a preventive measure.Repair (garage): €250–€900Appears at around 90,000 km
2. 2Medium severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalIntakeCarbon build-up on the intake valves from direct injectionOn a direct-injection engine like the 2.0 TFSI the petrol does not wash over the intake valves and oil vapour from the crankcase builds up on them, causing rough idle, hesitation and loss of power; it is fixed with a professional clean.
3. 3Medium severityRareFrequency: RareLubricationPCV crankcase ventilation valve and oil consumptionA fault in the PCV crankcase ventilation valve can cause excessive oil consumption, blue smoke and rough idle on the 2.0 TFSI; it is a replacement part, although there is no reliable frequency data.
4. 4Low severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalTurboTurbo diverter (blow-off) valve failureThe original turbo diverter (recirculation) valve can fail under boost pressure and cause pressure loss, whistling when accelerating and weak response; it is a cheap part and easy to replace.

Severity colours: low, medium, high, critical. How we rate them

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group

Family

EA113

Fuel

Petrol

Displacement

1,984 cm³

Cylinders

4

Fuel system

Turbo

Injection

Direct injection

Timing

Timing belt (dry)

Power

200–265 hp

Peak torque

350 Nm

Production

2004–2013

Makes

Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Škoda

Technical data^[2][3][4]

1. 2004–2013

   2.0 TFSI 200 hp (AXX, BWA, BWE, BPY)

   200 hp and 280 Nm version, the most widespread (Golf V GTI, A3 8P, A4 B7, Passat B6, Leon FR, Octavia RS).^[2][4]

2. 2004–2013

   2.0 TFSI 230 hp (BYD, Golf GTI Edition 30)

   230 hp and 300 Nm variant of the Golf V GTI Edition 30.^[3][4]

3. 2004–2013

   2.0 TFSI 265 hp (BHZ, Audi S3 8P)

   265 hp and 350 Nm version from the Audi S3 8P.^[3][4]