DPF / EGR clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Volkswagen Amarok II
2023–now · Volkswagen Amarok 2
1
engines covered
4
known faults
3
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Volkswagen Amarok II has been built since 2023.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 4 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Turbocharger: it usually appears at 180,000–260,000 km and costs €700–1,800 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel engine | Diesel | Check manual | — |
Faults by engine
Diesel engine
Injectors
usually 180,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, rough idle
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,500
Turbocharger
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, smoke, loss of power
Fix: Rebuild or replace
€700–1,800
Gearboxes
Automatic (Aisin / ZF Tiptronic)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Diesel engine engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (3). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP ABS control unit18/09/2025 · R/2025/435
- Seat belt Front seat belt11/11/2024 · R/2024/451
- Suspension / axles On certain vehicles there is a possibility that because of a production problem the propshaft securing bolts for the final drive on gearbox side were not tightened with the correct tightening torque.26/10/2023 · R/2023/334
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Volkswagen Amarok II?
The faults with the highest risk: turbocharger (180,000–260,000 km, €700–1,800); DPF / EGR clogging (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); injectors (180,000–250,000 km, €600–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Volkswagen Amarok II?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (3 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: whistle, smoke, loss of power; DPF light, limp mode. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
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Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026