I’m hoping this will be the case and it will resolve however other forums have stated after a few months the problem re-appeared. @MickC @RogerWilko My car precious to this was a Kuga 2016 2.0TDCi 150 Manual. I switched to auto because of my 2 hour journeys I had what I called ‘clutch knee’ and I no longer have that problem since being in an auto. I’m in high hopes for it to be fixed as I love the car! I feel however Kuga’s are bigger which I like. But either way I just want to enjoy driving and if this pinging goes away I’ll be happy! However if it doesn’t I simply can’t live with it. What is the fuel consumption like with the Kuga. My previous Kuga did 49-51 mpg on the same run my Tiguan does 45-47 which I don’t think is too bad for a 4wd and Auto. But haven’t owned a petrol vehicle for 7 years so no idea what the efficiency is, I do 40 miles a day minimum. I’ve got my fingers crossed VW can fix it, as I was in hopes of purchasing it at the end of the lease.
Similar boat to me …..this car is my first auto because could no longer cope with clutch ankle and knee and the wrist doing gear changes the electric handbrake is a must.
Been on a journey today 100 mile round trip at 65/75mph returning 48/55mpg.
If you like your VW i hope they can mend it for you