ZF
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ZF 6HP19
The 6-speed automatic gearbox ZF 6HP19 /A (09 ) has been installed on RWD and AWD BMW models, as well as on FWD and AWD Audi models (as 6HP19A). This transmission can be paired with engines with capacity up to 3.5 liters. ZF 6HP19 was constructed jointly with ZF6HP26 as a “light” modification. Aisin’s TR-60S and VW's DSG-6 are considered the main competitors of this ZF unit. VAG is the main user of ZF transmission solutions. In 2006, ZF released 6HP21 and 6HP28 modifications. These two units have the same new Mechatronic unit of the 2nd generation with improved gear shifting mechanism. ZF…
Speeds
6
Type
AT
Drive
FWD/RWD/AWD
Max torque
420
ATF capacity (L)
9
ATF change (L)
4
ATF type
Shell M-1375.4
Other and alternative codes of this transmission
HZS
HXM
KGW
MCD
JMR
HYJ
GZV
GZW
HZQ
JMN
6HP19 A
MJB
KHC
JAY
HYN
6HP19A
JAE
JNX
HRL
GUL
JMM
HLL
JAX
HHL
GUT
JMP
KZC
HYU
HKN
KUL
JMQ
JML
KGZ
HYL
HKM
1071.040
HST
HZR
LWJ
HXN
HKH
GCX
GUR
HYH
KKU
LCM
LWC
HYY
HYV
HKG
JER
KJC
HYQ
GUH
HKL
KKT
KZE
JTR
HKP
KKS
PMD
KHB
JMK
KZD
HKD
HKF
GZU
JKK
KGX
KJD
HKC
HKK
KGY
JFN
JSK
HFM
PMA
GUK
HKQ
KKZ
JSJ
HHM
HYK
HYM
JJE
HWE
MJC
PMB
HEL
1071040
1071 040
HAV
HKE
KZG
MCC
MJA
PMC
GUJ
HLB
JSH
JNM
KZF
HWD
HYT
HYR
KHA
LWD
HKX
HYS
HHU
HKJ
HYP
HLK
HYW
NFE
GUV
HYX
JNL
KUK
OAT
0AT
1071 020
6HP19X
KHV
MCE
KHE
1071020
KZB
1071.020
LLK
JTU
ZF 6HP19
ZF6HP19
6 HP 19
1071 010
1071.010
6-HP-19
6HP19
1071010
GA6HP19Z
ZF 6HP19A
ZF6HP19A
ZF6HP19X
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OEM designation
source name
Common problems & symptoms
Problems and symptoms reported for this transmission, compiled from repair sources. Not a complete list.
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Mechatronic Unit Electronic Failure
Electronic components sensitive to temperature extremes and metal chip contamination, causing transmission control issue
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Torque Converter Locking Mechanism
Locking mechanism regulated and forced from first gear, common on high-power vehicles with 6HP19/21.
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Valve Body Separator Plate Wear
Main wear item in 6HP valve body is the separator plate, requiring frequent replacement.
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Bushing Wear Pressure Loss
Vibrations from torque converter and pump stator cause rapid bushing wear, leading to hydraulic pressure losses in clutc
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Solenoid Overcompensation Oil Shortage
TCU opens solenoid valves increasingly wider to compensate for pressure losses caused by worn bushings.
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Pump Seal and Bearing Failure
Pump seal commonly replaced; pump bearings frequently worn and replaced by transmission specialists.
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Solenoid Block Adapter Sleeve
Adapter sleeve to solenoid block prone to failure especially in winter; proactive replacement recommended during schedul
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Gear Shifting Problems High Mileage
Gear shifting issues at high mileage typically indicate solenoid wear; torque converter rebuild often performed simultan
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About this transmission
Transmission general data
The 6-speed automatic gearbox ZF 6HP19 /A (09 ) has been installed on RWD and AWD BMW models, as well as on FWD and AWD Audi models (as 6HP19A). This transmission can be paired with engines with capacity up to 3.5 liters. ZF 6HP19 was constructed jointly with ZF6HP26 as a “light” modification. Aisin’s TR-60S and VW's DSG-6 are considered the main competitors of this ZF unit. VAG is the main user of ZF transmission solutions. In 2006, ZF released 6HP21 and 6HP28 modifications. These two units have the same new Mechatronic unit of the 2nd generation with improved gear shifting mechanism. ZF engineers also improved the valve body, replaced solenoids, replaced some friction elements and almost all steel plates
Technical issues and repair guidelines
ZF recommends changing ATF in this transmission no later than after covering 100 thousand kilometers or after 8 years of running under the condition of "careful" driving style. The amount of required ATF for a full change is 9.5 L. This gear shifting unit operates with any good quality fluid such as Dexron VI. It is advisable to make two partial fluid changes in case of contaminated fluid and at the same time to change the filter.
Transmission specialists usually replace solenoids when the car with this transmission reaches high mileages and problems with gear shifting. The torque converter is also rebuilt in the process solenoid replacement.The complete reassembly includes removal of the transmission unit, and order of the repair kit of gaskets and seals. In the process of reassembly, the whole set of friction components is replaced, especially when ATF gets burned. The full kit of bushings is replaced as well.
Typical problems of ZF 6HP19-21
The most common problem for powerful cars equipped with this transmission is the torque converter. Its locking mechanism became regulated and forced from the first gear.The main problem of 6HP19\21 – is the Mechatronic unit. Electronic components are sensitive to temperature drops and falls– too high and too low oil temperatures as well as the presence of metal chips are undesirable factors for this transmission.The main spare part of 6HP valve body became the separator plate of the valve body.
Structural peculiarities of this gear shifting unit (vibrations of torque converter and pump stator, operating with oil shortage...) lead to fast wearing of bushings.The wear of bushings results in pressure losses in corresponding packages and the control unit opens electromagnetic valves of solenoids more and more in order to compensate oil shortages. Common replacement part – the pump seal, and less frequently - output shaft seal. Transmission specialists frequently replace worn pump bearings.
The main problem for the 6HP19 unit in winter time is replacement of the adapter to the block of solenoids (also called as “Sleeve”). It is recommended to replace the “Sleeve" within the framework of the sheduled repair without waiting for its damage. The common spare part in summer time is the adapter to mechatronics. This adapte, included in some repair kits, has a short service life and recommended for change each 2-4 years. With this repair part, it is also advisable to replace sealing tubes of the valve body.
Vehicle fitment explorer
Confirmed vehicle applications. Every row is drawn from our source-verified fitment database.
| Make | Model | Year | Drive | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | Q7 | 06-15 | 6 SP 4WD | V6 3.6L |
| BMW | 1-SERIES | 04-07 | 6 SP RWD | L4 1.6L 2.0L |
| BMW | 3-SERIES | 99-16 | 6 SP A/RWD | L4 2.0L L6 2.5L 3.0L |
| BMW | 5-SERIES | 00-11 | 6 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 2.2L 2.5L 3.0L |
| BMW | 6 SERIES | 04-07 | 6 SP RWD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X1 | 10-16 | 6 SP RWD | L4 2.0L |
| BMW | X3 | 06-11 | 6 SP R/4WD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X5 | 06-09 | 6 SP R/4WD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | Z4 ROADSTER/COUPE | 06-08 | 6 SP R/4WD | L6 2.5L 3.0L 3.2L |
| Hyundai | GENESIS COUPE | 08-11 | 6 SP RWD | V6 3.8L |
| Jaguar | S TYPE | 03-05 | 6 SP RWD | V6 2.5L |
| Jaguar | XJ | 03-11 | 6 SP RWD | V6 3.0L |
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