The pivot shaft for the wastegate can seize over time and impede the operation of the actuator that controls turbocharger pressure. Affected engines include the 1.4L, 1.8L and 2L engines used in a variety of VW and Audi models. Failures reported to the APA cluster in the 2015 and 2016 model years, after the new car warranty has expired. The owner will experience a drop in power—possibly an abnormal hiss—and eventually a lit engine service light. The service light may be temporary, until it stays on permanently one day.

For more information on this issue, please refer to this recent Ask Iny column in MoneySense Magazine.

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