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Are the 1.5 TSI engine issues in Audis sorted out now?
We're considering buying a 2019 Audi Q3 with the 1.5 engine. Are you able to comment on the reports that it suffers from low speed “kangrooing” . If it does, have Audi managed to find a cure? Your comments and advice would be much appreciated.
Asked on 20 July 2020 by John Burgess
Answered by
Georgia Petrie
This is the latest on the 1.5 TSI issues. To sum up, VW Group say they've fixed the 1.5 TSI with a software update but many owners still report issues: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/driving-1/2020-07/volksw.../
Test drive the car when it's cold and see if you can take it away to drive it for a bit longer. Dealers are usually quite good at letting you take it for an extended drive to see how you get on with it. Make sure you really get a feel for how it feels moving between standstill, first and second gear. I would also be asking the dealer - via email - if it's suffering any issues they know about if it's had the fix (which I assume it has). That way you have some comeback if things go awry after you buy it (if you buy). You can read about how we struggled with a SEAT Arona with the same issue, that way you know what to look out for too: www.honestjohn.co.uk/our-cars/seat-arona/hopping-m.../
Test drive the car when it's cold and see if you can take it away to drive it for a bit longer. Dealers are usually quite good at letting you take it for an extended drive to see how you get on with it. Make sure you really get a feel for how it feels moving between standstill, first and second gear. I would also be asking the dealer - via email - if it's suffering any issues they know about if it's had the fix (which I assume it has). That way you have some comeback if things go awry after you buy it (if you buy). You can read about how we struggled with a SEAT Arona with the same issue, that way you know what to look out for too: www.honestjohn.co.uk/our-cars/seat-arona/hopping-m.../
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known faults
1.5-litre issues
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