· UpCars Team · Reliability
VW/Audi 1.4 TSI and 1.2 TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failures Explained
The 1.4 TSI and 1.2 TSI engines from VW Group are punchy and frugal – but early versions had a nasty habit of snapping their timing chains. Here's what you need to listen for, what it costs to fix, and how to avoid a horror story.