TURBO: Please report NMS turbo failures here. [not a discussion thread!]

danmin

Veteran Member
Joined
Oct 6, 2023
Location
DFW
TDI
2014 Passat 2.0 TDI @ 180k
  • Miles on car at failure: 181,000 Miles
  • Build date: ???
  • Corrective actions from dealership: None
  • Outside air temps at failure: 65F
  • Failure warning signs, if any: Friend said it made a “white puff” when I drove away and then the turbo blew.
  • Warning lights on dash/MFI: None
  • Problems since replacement: TBD
  • Repair time: A few nights
  • Any dealer divulged info on other incidents involving other failures: TBD
  • Did the dealership perform all maintenance and on schedule: I did.
  • If not dealership, what oil was used/miles on oil: Valvoline Diesel 5w-30
  • Are you the original owner of the car: No, 2nd Owner.
  • Did you baby your car or not: Yes and No.
  • Do you interrupt DPF regenerations: It is deleted.
  • How long is your daily commute: I work remotely.
  • Transmission (DSG/auto or manual): DSG
  • Failed turbo part number (if known): TBD
  • Replacement turbo part number (if known): https://www.hansautoparts.com/03L253056E-Turbocharger.aspx
 

calimustang

Veteran Member
Joined
May 17, 2010
Location
Central FL
TDI
2011 JSW DSG (buyback, RIP), 2014 JSW TDI, 2015 Passat TDI, 2013 Jetta TDI.
you are welcome.

if its me, xman turbos in UK (quick shipper) he never disappoints me. he tend to beef them up with billet impeller that will do better than the rest out there.
 

nathaniscool

Member
Joined
Oct 31, 2023
Location
Kansas
TDI
2013 Passat sel
Miles on car at failure: 132,457
Build date:
Corrective actions from dealership:
None. Out of Warranty.
Outside air temps at failure:
Roughly 43 f
Failure warning signs, if any:
Flashing glow plug light for about 200 miles
Warning lights on dash/MFI:
^^^
Problems since replacement:
None except for Adblue issues after snapping injector on install.
Repair time:
Novice self took 23 hours
Any dealer divulged info on other incidents involving other failures:
N/A
Did the dealership perform all maintenance and on schedule:
No. 5,000 mile intervals with mobile ESP 5w-30
If not dealership, what oil was used/miles on oil:
^^^
Are you the original owner of the car:
No. owned since 9/5/22 at 106,xxx miles
Did you baby your car or not:
High speed highway commuting. Rarely accelerated hard.
Do you interrupt DPF regenerations:
Tried not to as much as possible.
How long is your daily commute:
About 1hr 20min(88 miles)
Transmission (DSG/auto or manual):
DSG
Failed turbo part number (if known):
Not known
Replacement turbo part number (if known):
Not known(rebuilt turbo from Id parts)
Did you have the Jan 2015 23N5 software update
Not known.
 

kawjumper201

New member
Joined
Jan 18, 2024
Location
Utah
TDI
2012 Passat CKRA
Miles on car at failure: 174,xxx
Build date:
Corrective actions from dealership:
None. Out of Warranty.
Outside air temps at failure:
Roughly 46 f
Failure warning signs, if any:
none
Warning lights on dash/MFI:
Flashing glow plug and Underboost CEL
Problems since replacement:
None
Repair time:
Around 8 hours total, split in to two days.
Any dealer divulged info on other incidents involving other failures:
N/A
Did the dealership perform all maintenance and on schedule:
Out of warranty all maintenance I preform
If not dealership, what oil was used/miles on oil:
Liquimoly 4200 around 3000 miles on oil
Are you the original owner of the car:
No. owned since 9/18 at 106,xxx miles
Did you baby your car or not:
Normal driving.
Do you interrupt DPF regenerations:
Did Yes, wasnt aware of all the regens
How long is your daily commute:
20 minutes, 8 miles
Transmission (DSG/auto or manual):
DSG
Failed turbo part number (if known):
Not known
Replacement turbo part number (if known):
Darkside Garrett https://www.darksidedevelopments.co...ail-200hp-turbo-upgrade-for-ckra-engines.html
Did you have the Jan 2015 23N5 software update
Not known.
 

preineke

New member
Joined
Mar 28, 2024
Location
U.S.A.
TDI
2013 Passat TDI SEL
Miles on car at failure: 173,540 (3/27/24 8:10AM EST)

Build date: Original Turbo from NEW in Aug 2012

Corrective actions from dealership: Out of Warranty.

Outside air temps at failure: 49 Deg F

Failure warning signs, if any: High pitch whine (louder with acceleration / RPM), low performance at start from stop

Warning lights on dash/MFI: No CEL or OBDII codes. scan at dealership ID'd turbo related code

Problems since replacement: TBD (Awaiting discussion w/VW Customer Care)

Repair time: TBD (Est. 10 hr

Any dealer divulged info on other incidents involving other failures: N/A

Did the dealership perform all maintenance and on schedule: All maintenance at dealership from NEW purchase in Aug 2012

If not dealership, what oil was used/miles on oil: N/A, dealer maintenance

Are you the original owner of the car: Yes. Purchase August 2012.

Did you baby your car or not: Yes. 90% of miles were highway.

Do you interrupt DPF regenerations: No

How long is your daily commute: 29 minutes, 22 miles

Transmission (DSG/auto or manual): DSG

Failed turbo part number (if known): Unknown

Replacement turbo part number (if known): TBD

Did you have the Jan 2015 23N5 software update: All VW recommended S/w updates performed
 
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