I’ve had my 2018 manual Karoq since Nov. I’m having a few issues with it still. It’s been into the garage and no faults found. So seems to be I’m the problem but cannot figure it out for the life of me. In no particular order:

 

Sometimes when it’s put into reverse (esp somewhere with a small incline) it then simply won’t start moving in reverse. It’s like the electric brake refuses to release and you cannot do anything to move it other than turn the engine off, wait a few seconds and start again. Sometimes you need to turn on and off a few times. It’s happening in car parks in particular when down to slow speeds and I’ve now blocked the lane with a car that won’t move several times.

 

Also when maneuvering at slow speeds (eg 3-4 point turns, stopping at red traffic lights in quick succession) the gearbox intermitedly freezes for want of a better description and you cannot select a new gear / put it into gear. If the clutch is held down for too long you cannot then move to a new gear / put it into gear. 

I turn off the auto stop start everyone I drive it. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what is going on?

 

 

What's the brake fluid like?  They share the fluid between the clutch and brakes and that sounds a bit like air in the system or a leaking clutch release cylinder.

7 hours ago, skomaz said:

What's the brake fluid like?  They share the fluid between the clutch and brakes and that sounds a bit like air in the system or a leaking clutch release cylinder.

 

Seconded, hydraulic issue.

Edited 22 February, 20251 yr by bigjohn