EGR cooler leak or clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss without visible leak, EGR codes
Fix: Replace EGR cooler
€600–1,200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Volkswagen Crafter II
2017–now · Volkswagen Crafter 2
1
engines covered
6
known faults
2,198
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
2
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Volkswagen Crafter II has been built since 2017.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 6 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DPF clogging: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €150–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (9.2 %), brakes (4.8 %), tyres and wheels (3.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288) | Diesel | Belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · VW 507.00 · ~4.3–4.6 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288)
DPF clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, regeneration every few days
Fix: Longer motorway drives, cleaning or replacement
€150–1,500
Water pump leak
usually 140,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant smell, pink crust near the pump
Fix: Replace, ideally with the timing belt
€250–450
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
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 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288) 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 |
| 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 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 210,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| 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 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 2,198 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.7 % | 4.8 % | 5.8 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 0.9 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 1.2 % | 3.0 % | 3.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.4 % | 9.2 % | 9.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 2.5 % | 3.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.0 % | 2.5 % | 5.4 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (2). 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.
- Other Natural gas system leak test18/09/2024 · R/2024/360
- Doors / locks / lids The side or rear windows may become loose04/09/2020 · R/2020/257
Common questions
Does the Volkswagen Crafter II have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288): belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo.
What are the known problems with the Volkswagen Crafter II?
The faults with the highest risk: DPF clogging (120,000–200,000 km, €150–1,500); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400); EGR cooler leak or clogging (120,000–200,000 km, €600–1,200); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Volkswagen Crafter II most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (9.2 %), brakes (4.8 %), tyres and wheels (3.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels.
What should you check when buying a used Volkswagen Crafter II?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (2 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: DPF light, regeneration every few days; rattle at idle, vibration pulling away. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Volkswagen Golf VII 2012–2020Škoda Octavia III 2013–2020Audi A3 (8V) 2012–2020Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C) 2009–2017Volkswagen Passat B8 2014–2023Audi A4 (B9) 2015–2024Škoda Fabia III 2014–2021Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 2017–
Other Volkswagen models
Volkswagen Arteon 2017–2024Volkswagen T-Roc 2017–Volkswagen Tiguan II 2016–2024Volkswagen Touareg III 2018–Volkswagen Golf VIII 2019–Volkswagen T-Cross 2019–Volkswagen Touran II 2015–Volkswagen Transporter T6 / T6.1 2015–2024Volkswagen Caddy V 2020–Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014–2020
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