While many vehicles in the Volkswagen Group are equipped with 1.2 TSI petrol engines, we would advise to avoid them because of timing chain issues. The 1.2 TSI engines are considered reliable up to 150,000 miles (241,000 km). However, the timing chain tensioner failure may occur between 20,000 and 40,000 miles (32,000 and 64,000 km). Is the VW 2.0 a good engine? The 2.0T TSI was a fairly reliable engine, but it does have a list of common problems. This article will outline the common VW engine problems and how to detect them. This engine uses direct injection to spray the fuel into the engine’s cylinders. The fuel injectors the piece that sprays the fuel. VW is a reliable car, their cars score highly in reliability tests, but all cars have a weak link. In this post, I’ll cover the 2.0 Tsi engine issues, common VW problems, and the emission scandal. When I was a kid growing up, the VW bug was the trusty family wheels to have. VW Group TSI engine chain failures - RT. Responsible manufacturers just quietly get on with replacing items under warranty - BMW went through a phase of cylinder coatings failing due to Q&R testing on German fuel only, which is marginally different to UK fuel despite both meeting EU standards - the coating specification was changed in 1. Yeti 1.2. Posted 10 March, 2014. Regarding engine failures on the 1.2 TSI engine, I have just sent my Yeti to the workshop with warning lamps lit on EPC, traction control and exhaust control. The mechanic says that the turbo has failed. Luckily, my warrant only expires next month. It also has your favourite thing - lots and lots of torque;). The 1.2 TSI 105 has 40% more torque, and from 1400 rpm it delivers its maximum 129 lb ft, whereas the old 1.4 had just 92 lb ft, and doesn't deliver this until a much higher 3800 rpm. EA211 1.4 TSI Engine Problems and Reliability. Compare to EA111 1.4 TSI, the new engine got rid of its main shortcomings. The stretching out timing chain was deleted and replaced with timing belt designed for entire engine lifespan (that is VW’s official statement). Now, the engine is able to warm up in a cold weather. Model: Fabia Break Elegance 2010, 1.2 TSI. Author. Posted 20 December, 2013. Well, just to update it seems my complaining had some effect, because the importer has increased the discount on the reconditioned engine to 50%, bringing the cost down to about 2000 euros. 2DqXTl8.