Rather surprising to be told yesterday that my 23 month old Superb  2.1 150  as a "known" issue that  means the gearbox has to be removed to inspect where various oil leaks are coming from.

 

So this is a 16,000 mile car and was in for its first service.

 

Estimate is 8-10 hours and dealer said its not the first and parts are required to be ordered to resolve.

 

I hadn't noticed any leaks and the dealer can't be sure whether its the engine seals or gearbox seals or the flywheel or various other things.

 

So is this a common issue?

 

Lucky the warranty has a year to run as the bill estimate is huge 😬

 

Loan car will be provided when they cat fit the car in which won't be until July....

 

 

Happened to me. They didn’t say it was a known issue

Quick update. Mine was apparently an oil leak around the flywheel. Flywheel bolts were changed and all resolved. Told its a common issue. Car is 23 months old. Pleased it wasn't as serious as dealer said and restored confidence in longer term ownership.