2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA)
2006–2012 · diesel · 1968cc · 170hp
Engine codes: BMN, CEGA
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Seat Leon II 2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA). Check this before you buy used.
The FR's high-output diesel (PD BMN early, CR later). Quick but more to go wrong: early piezo injectors failed (many recalled), early CR builds share the oil-pump hex risk, DPF dislikes short trips. The 140 is the safer buy unless this car checks out.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (CFFB) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BKD (16V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 170hp (BMN / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Touran— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Caddy— 2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BMM (8V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 110hp (CBAA)110hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI GTD 170hp (CFGB / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 170hp BMN / BMR (16V PPD piezo)170hp
- Volkswagen Sharan II— 2.0 TDI CR (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Volkswagen Tiguan— 2.0 TDI (CBAB/CFFB/CFGB)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B7— 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)140hp
- Seat Alhambra II— 2.0 TDI (CFFB / CFGB / CUVA)150hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFHC)140hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CBAA)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp CR (CBBB)170hp
- Seat Altea— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Škoda Yeti— 2.0 TDI CR (CFHC / CBAB)170hp
- Škoda Superb II— 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA)170hp
Known Issues
Early Siemens piezo injectors fail; many recalled — verify.
Fix / Workaround: Confirm recall/replacement.
Repair cost: €400–€1800
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
Early common-rail builds share the 77mm hex risk.
Fix / Workaround: Check build date; verify revised shaft.
Repair cost: €200–€3500
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
Blocks on short trips.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway runs; clean/replace.
Repair cost: €200–€1200
Year Cutoffs
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Injector / early-build oil-pump risks.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Verify injector recall
- ☐Build date for oil-pump fix
- ☐Idle rattle check
- ☐Consider the 140 instead
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seat Leon II 2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA) reliable?
Problematic — The FR's high-output diesel (PD BMN early, CR later). Quick but more to go wrong: early piezo injectors failed (many recalled), early CR builds share the oil-pump hex risk, DPF dislikes short trips. The 140 is the safer buy unless this car checks out.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Seat Leon II 2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA)?
The most commonly reported problems: Piezo injector failure, Oil pump hex (early CR builds), DPF clogging.
Is a used Seat Leon II 2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA) worth buying?
Known design issues and recurring faults that were never fully resolved. Buy only with eyes open.