Iconfirm that the DSG7 in Octavia 2 1.6TD is a dry clutch. In following versions (e.g. Octavia 3) they could have changed it, maybe. As far as I understand, the DSG7-dry is a "cheaper" unit, meant to be used16October 2015. Graham Smith. The seven-speed DSG gearbox has been the subject of a recall by VW and Audi. There have been problems with the transmission ECU and the clutch packs in the gearbox itself. In some cases the ECU has been replaced, in others the whole gearbox has been replaced. I wouldn't panic about what might happen, if your Q5
15Years Of Experience In Auto Servicing. The DQ200 is the first and only 7 speed DSG with a dry clutch. These gearboxes are known to have a lot of issues including clutches, Mechatronics, and Flywheel, problems The most common issue is the excessive wear of the clutch. Common VW models with this gearbox are Polo Gti, Polo TsiJetta Tsi,Jetta
Thisone has a 6-speed wet clutch DSG (hi torque/power)it is the dry clutch DSG that has the issues. Had one of these (diesel Passat wagon) and did near 200k km before selling at 5 years, no problems with transmission.