Hi,

I have a 2018 1.5 tsi Karoq, which has started developing a clutch judder. It only happens when the car has been driven for quite a while - 50+ miles, and happens when pulling away uphill. It is not very serious, and stops once the car is moving at about 4 mph, however I am concerned that it could be advance warning of some serious issue. I drive the car quite gently, and it has covered about 45K miles. Does anyone have any similar experience?

Thanks.

Hi Mel

Auto gearbox? Or manual?

Auto - I assume that makes it more complicated/expensive. Could it be weak engine mounts?

Thanks for your input

I have had an early 2018 (April) Karoq 1.5SEL DSG auto, which really behaved itself. The car I have now does what you describe, occasionally. It is a 2022 model, same 1.5 auto etc.

Apart from an occasional judder, uphill with a warm engine, the later model has been great too. This "fault" has been with the car from new though, never got any worse. Hope this reassures you a little.

Do you have a warranty with the vehicle, just in case?

Only the original 5 year one, which has now lapsed, but thanks for the information - perhaps the end is not just around the corner.

The DSG gearbox has two clutches. I assume that one clutch will be for odd number gears and one for even. Which gear(s) judder?

tom

It happens only when starting off - its an automatic, so I assume it would be number 1

There are DSG specialists who can run diagnostics to identify the issue. It’s not unheard of for clutch packs to be replaced. As previously mentioned of gears use one clutch and even gears the other clutch. Reverse uses the even clutch.