DSG Gearbox oil recall

**AndrewBurns** · 13-12-2013, 02:17 PM

Hey anybody else had the 2013 DSG gearbox oil recall done? I had mine done about a week ago now. Pre-recall I was actually really happy with how the gearbox behaved, rarely any clunks etc.

Post recall the gearbox definitely seemed jerkier and clunkier, dropping the clutch more especially when in heavy traffic in D mode. I don't know if its my imagination but over the last week it seems that the clutch dropping and clunky changes have gotten a bit better, I thought the recall was a simple oil change but it seems thet they did something to the mechatronics as well. Possibly they reset it or loaded up a new program but hopefully it's just re-learning and will go back to the way it was operating initially.

Anybody else had it done? Have you noticed any difference pre and post recall?

**ATYPIC** · 13-12-2013, 05:27 PM

The ecu was more than likely reset. My car had the recall 2 weeks back and I have the same issue. It will get better over time.

**nomadx38** · 13-12-2013, 06:34 PM

Hope it gets better. I got the mech replaced (35c1) and it has never driven so bad in its life! Even more dropping of clutches, and extremely hard to engage going up hills.

Was about to go back around the block and abuse them but they had allready quickly closed up...

**parraeel** · 13-12-2013, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by AndrewBurns

Hey anybody else had the 2013 DSG gearbox oil recall done? I had mine done about a week ago now. Pre-recall I was actually really happy with how the gearbox behaved, rarely any clunks etc.

Post recall the gearbox definitely seemed jerkier and clunkier, dropping the clutch more especially when in heavy traffic in D mode. I don't know if its my imagination but over the last week it seems that the clutch dropping and clunky changes have gotten a bit better, I thought the recall was a simple oil change but it seems thet they did something to the mechatronics as well. Possibly they reset it or loaded up a new program but hopefully it's just re-learning and will go back to the way it was operating initially.

Anybody else had it done? Have you noticed any difference pre and post recall?

Contact the dealership where the work was done, voice your concerns and find out what else they did besides change the gearbox oil.

As stated, there was probably a reset done, so it will have to "relearn" your driving style.

I am getting my car done on Monday.

**buzuki** · 15-12-2013, 12:54 PM

I think its accompanied with a software update.

**parraeel** · 15-12-2013, 03:01 PM

Is a software update necessary if the DSG has been behaving itself?

Anyway, the DSG will relearn your driving style in time.

**kkierann** · 15-12-2013, 04:10 PM

and yes it was an oil change and software update...

**parraeel** · 16-12-2013, 09:08 AM

UPDATE: Had the recall job done today on my 77TSI Polo, transmission oil changed, software upgrade was NOT required.

**AndrewBurns** · 16-12-2013, 09:38 AM

When was your 77TSI made? Perhaps my DSG had older software so they updated it but to be honest the older software seemed better :S

Anybody use the Harding Performance DSG tune? I didn't think I needed it before but now I'm kinda hoping it will remove some of the clunkiness, that it's supposed to stop clutch wear issues somehow is a bonus too...