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    What is causing my '12 VW Passat to shudder in first and second gear?

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    I have a 2012 VW Passat with the DSG gearbox, which shudders when taking off up hill or going around a corner. It appears as though it is dropping from first to second gear too soon and loading up the clutch and hence it shudders. This only happens between first and second. If I drive in manual mode then it does not happen. Have VW Australia got a recall for this problem and year model of my car? Long term does it mean that we will have problems?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    7 September 2017
    Graham Smith

    The most likely cause of the shudder are the clutches, which probably need to be replaced. It doesn't mean you will have long-term issues with the gearbox, but you could be up for replacing the clutches regularly.

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