Despite Volkswagen’s DSG gearboxes being generally bulletproof, Chinese customers have had problems with their DSG-equipped cars since last year. VW officials have acknowledged the faults, have ...

The dual-clutch automatic transmission's rarity at VW just increased. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic ...

Volkswagen has upset a number of Chinese consumers, particularly among the online community, who say the carmaker has failed to respond to complaints about a defective direct-shift gearbox (DSG) in ...

The DSG gearbox is slowly evolving from Volkswagen's biggest strength into their biggest weakness. A number of recalls have been announced all over the world, the biggest one being 400,000 cars ...

My car sometimes goes into "emergency mode" which clears after the car is switched off for 30 mins. I have been advised that I need a new multitronic (?)... It is possible that the garage has advised ...

Volkswagen AG recalled a record number of vehicles in China to replace defective gearboxes that may result in the loss of acceleration, in a move that may cost Europe's largest carmaker more than $600 ...

After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now flies around ...

In the early 2000s, when the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) debuted, there was a problem that many drivers faced when buying a new car. Conventional automatics were smooth, but they weren't efficient, and ...

It is possible that the garage has advised you need a replacement Mechatronic unit which electronically controls the hydraulics required to change gears. This is a common issue on DSG gearboxes. You ...