DSG whining...
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2026 2:56 pm
Hi All,
This is my first newbie post, so go easy on me!
I'm now on my 3rd Scirocco...
First I had a manual 2009 TDI 170, then a manual 2017 R and now a DSG 2018 R.
My question relates to my 2018 DSG R, which I purchased from a VW dealer with a VW Warranty...
I've noticed the DSG gearbox is a bit 'whiney', particularly in 1st Gear pulling away slowly and also in 3rd gear around 20mph. The car has only covered 26,000 and has just had a new DSG gearbox, but it still whines
Is this normal, as the dealer says the older DSG boxes do whine?
Thanks guys
Cheers,
Richard.
This is my first newbie post, so go easy on me!
I'm now on my 3rd Scirocco...
First I had a manual 2009 TDI 170, then a manual 2017 R and now a DSG 2018 R.
My question relates to my 2018 DSG R, which I purchased from a VW dealer with a VW Warranty...
I've noticed the DSG gearbox is a bit 'whiney', particularly in 1st Gear pulling away slowly and also in 3rd gear around 20mph. The car has only covered 26,000 and has just had a new DSG gearbox, but it still whines
Is this normal, as the dealer says the older DSG boxes do whine?
Thanks guys
Cheers,
Richard.