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24V110000 Feb 14, 2024 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 201...

19V615000 Aug 22, 2019 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta ...

16V647000 Sep 7, 2016 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suct...

15V229000 Apr 17, 2015 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16...

15V028000 Jan 23, 2015 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April ...

14V412000 Jul 7, 2014 STEERING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link...

Complaints

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Nov 5, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Recall service was performed on the fuel system. The vehicle was operating normally before the recall. Shortly after the recall service, the fuel gauge failed and became stuck at mid-level. Dealer refuses to cover the repair and claims it is unrelated, but the timing and failure of another fuel syst...

Nov 5, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Recall service was performed on the fuel system. The vehicle was operating normally before the recall. Shortly after the recall service, the fuel gauge failed and became stuck at mid-level. Dealer refuses to cover the repair and claims it is unrelated, but the timing and failure of another fuel syst...

Feb 25, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I purchased a vehicle from a dealer and there was an open recall for said vehicle. I was looking on the NHTSA.gov website and discovered a document mentioning that it is illegal for a dealership to sell a vehicle with an open & not fixed recall, prior to selling said vehicle. I am not entirely sure ...

Feb 25, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I purchased a vehicle from a dealer and there was an open recall for said vehicle. I was looking on the NHTSA.gov website and discovered a document mentioning that it is illegal for a dealership to sell a vehicle with an open & not fixed recall, prior to selling said vehicle. I am not entirely sure ...

Jan 2, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The chrome trim frame on the manual gear shift cover cracks and flakes off, causing dangerous sharp edges that have cut the hands of multiple members of my family. Same as the issue causing VW Service Action 34J7/34L9 except for manual transmission vehicles. Dealership looked up my VIN and said no r...

Jan 2, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The chrome trim frame on the manual gear shift cover cracks and flakes off, causing dangerous sharp edges that have cut the hands of multiple members of my family. Same as the issue causing VW Service Action 34J7/34L9 except for manual transmission vehicles. Dealership looked up my VIN and said no r...

Sep 19, 2024 Air Bags 85,000 mi

The contact owned a 2015 Volkswagen GTI A7. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, while accelerating from a stop the vehicle was involved in a front collision caused by loose gravel on the road. The contact stated she lost control and drove into a ditch that struck a concrete cul...

Sep 19, 2024 Air Bags 85,000 mi

The contact owned a 2015 Volkswagen GTI A7. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, while accelerating from a stop the vehicle was involved in a front collision caused by loose gravel on the road. The contact stated she lost control and drove into a ditch that struck a concrete cul...

Sep 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Shift boot trim near storage compartment has a metal coating that starts to flake off and is razor sharp. This frequently cuts myself and my wife and is dangerous enough to have issued a recall but apparently it is only for automatics. This is odd since both Auto and Manual have a similar problem ...

Sep 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Shift boot trim near storage compartment has a metal coating that starts to flake off and is razor sharp. This frequently cuts myself and my wife and is dangerous enough to have issued a recall but apparently it is only for automatics. This is odd since both Auto and Manual have a similar problem ...

Aug 23, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

On 8/1/2024 my housemate was driving this vehicle on the highway and another driver signaled to her that there was an issue with the vehicle. He put a white board outside of the drivers side window which said "gas is pouring out of the back of your car." There was no warning light to indicate that s...

Aug 23, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

On 8/1/2024 my housemate was driving this vehicle on the highway and another driver signaled to her that there was an issue with the vehicle. He put a white board outside of the drivers side window which said "gas is pouring out of the back of your car." There was no warning light to indicate that s...

Jul 30, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 118,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed; there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle, and the contact became aware of a fuel leak. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V11...

Jul 30, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 118,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed; there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle, and the contact became aware of a fuel leak. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V11...

Jul 27, 2024 Engine

Suction jet pump failed causing vehicle to have numerous issues and had to be repaired due to being unable to drive. Suction jet pump has a recall with no remedy. Repairs cost me $3369.39 and car was in the shop for 24 days while shop tried to locate recalled part from a distributor.

Jul 27, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Suction jet pump failed causing vehicle to have numerous issues and had to be repaired due to being unable to drive. Suction jet pump has a recall with no remedy. Repairs cost me $3369.39 and car was in the shop for 24 days while shop tried to locate recalled part from a distributor.

Jul 27, 2024 Engine

Suction jet pump failed causing vehicle to have numerous issues and had to be repaired due to being unable to drive. Suction jet pump has a recall with no remedy. Repairs cost me $3369.39 and car was in the shop for 24 days while shop tried to locate recalled part from a distributor.

Jul 27, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Suction jet pump failed causing vehicle to have numerous issues and had to be repaired due to being unable to drive. Suction jet pump has a recall with no remedy. Repairs cost me $3369.39 and car was in the shop for 24 days while shop tried to locate recalled part from a distributor.

Jul 24, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am...

Jul 24, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am...

Jul 15, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,630 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacte...

Jul 15, 2024 Engine 107,630 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacte...

Jul 15, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,630 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacte...

Jul 15, 2024 Engine 107,630 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacte...

Jul 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My daughter was driving the car on [XXX] in Sealy, Texas, and the sunroof spontaneously shattered. The driver and passenger did not detect an impact that caused the glass to break. VW Care has refused to offer me financial assistance due to the fact the vehicle is out of warranty. The case number...

Jul 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My daughter was driving the car on [XXX] in Sealy, Texas, and the sunroof spontaneously shattered. The driver and passenger did not detect an impact that caused the glass to break. VW Care has refused to offer me financial assistance due to the fact the vehicle is out of warranty. The case number...

Jun 3, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, she observed a strong fuel odor and gas leaking from under the passenger’s side rear of the vehicle....

Jun 3, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, she observed a strong fuel odor and gas leaking from under the passenger’s side rear of the vehicle....

Apr 30, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, he received a warning notification informing him that the vehicle was leaking fluids. After a visual inspection, the contact observed gasoline leaking from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were il...

Apr 30, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, he received a warning notification informing him that the vehicle was leaking fluids. After a visual inspection, the contact observed gasoline leaking from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were il...

Apr 12, 2024 Engine

This recall was issued in feb 2024 and there is still not a remedy available. Feb 14,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number20UF NHTSA Recall Number24V110 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available I am smelling gas in my car intermittently and this could be related to the recall. We need a ...

Apr 12, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

This recall was issued in feb 2024 and there is still not a remedy available. Feb 14,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number20UF NHTSA Recall Number24V110 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available I am smelling gas in my car intermittently and this could be related to the recall. We need a ...

Apr 12, 2024 Engine

This recall was issued in feb 2024 and there is still not a remedy available. Feb 14,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number20UF NHTSA Recall Number24V110 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available I am smelling gas in my car intermittently and this could be related to the recall. We need a ...

Apr 12, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

This recall was issued in feb 2024 and there is still not a remedy available. Feb 14,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number20UF NHTSA Recall Number24V110 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available I am smelling gas in my car intermittently and this could be related to the recall. We need a ...

Nov 21, 2023 Steering 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into park, a message displayed reading "Please Place the Vehicle in Park," failing to recognize that the shifter was already in park. The contact also stated that the failure prevented the doors from being lock...

Nov 21, 2023 Electrical System 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into park, a message displayed reading "Please Place the Vehicle in Park," failing to recognize that the shifter was already in park. The contact also stated that the failure prevented the doors from being lock...

Nov 21, 2023 Steering 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into park, a message displayed reading "Please Place the Vehicle in Park," failing to recognize that the shifter was already in park. The contact also stated that the failure prevented the doors from being lock...

Nov 21, 2023 Electrical System 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into park, a message displayed reading "Please Place the Vehicle in Park," failing to recognize that the shifter was already in park. The contact also stated that the failure prevented the doors from being lock...

Oct 17, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, her husband exited the vehicle and noticed an abnormal odor. The contact's husband walked around to inspect the vehicle. The contact's husband noticed gasoline leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The contact...

Oct 17, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, her husband exited the vehicle and noticed an abnormal odor. The contact's husband walked around to inspect the vehicle. The contact's husband noticed gasoline leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The contact...

Oct 13, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel leak in the passenger rear wheel well. Called local Volkswagen dealership and was told the suction pump was replaced in 2016 as the originals were known for having defects causing the same issues I am currently having. Replacement part seems to be defective as fuel is leaking onto the ground an...

Oct 13, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel leak in the passenger rear wheel well. Called local Volkswagen dealership and was told the suction pump was replaced in 2016 as the originals were known for having defects causing the same issues I am currently having. Replacement part seems to be defective as fuel is leaking onto the ground an...

Apr 6, 2023 Engine

Camshaft broken due deficiency on quality of the product, they have a recall of many cars but for casualty my car is not on the list, va don’t want to fix it and now I have to spend mor than 5500

Apr 6, 2023 Engine

Camshaft broken due deficiency on quality of the product, they have a recall of many cars but for casualty my car is not on the list, va don’t want to fix it and now I have to spend mor than 5500

Jan 10, 2023 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Coolant leak from very known area which is the water pump. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If leaks to much it can cause the car to run very hot and have to pull over. Has th...

Jan 10, 2023 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Coolant leak from very known area which is the water pump. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If leaks to much it can cause the car to run very hot and have to pull over. Has th...

Jan 6, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

There have been several instances where I can’t fill gas tank. Check Fuel Tank Cover light comes on frequently along with the check engine light. I smell gas while warming up my car There have been several instance where fuel gage is going down extremely fast, not in line with how much gas I’m u...

Jan 6, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

There have been several instances where I can’t fill gas tank. Check Fuel Tank Cover light comes on frequently along with the check engine light. I smell gas while warming up my car There have been several instance where fuel gage is going down extremely fast, not in line with how much gas I’m u...

Oct 7, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Gasoline leaking through the Evap charcoal canister on my GTI 2015

Oct 7, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Gasoline leaking through the Evap charcoal canister on my GTI 2015

Sep 23, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she smelled a strong gasoline odor inside of the vehicle intermittently. The contact stated while attempting to refuel at the gas station, the gas pump lever shut off at only a 1/2 gallon of fuel. The co...

Sep 23, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she smelled a strong gasoline odor inside of the vehicle intermittently. The contact stated while attempting to refuel at the gas station, the gas pump lever shut off at only a 1/2 gallon of fuel. The co...

Sep 8, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Vehicle started to show intermittent coolant gauge fluctuation with simultaneous loss of cruise control function. The coolant gauge would show cold, then hot. After visiting a dealer, a coolant leak was identified from a crack in the Thermostat/Water Pump housing along with corrosion in the coolant ...

Sep 8, 2022 Engine

Vehicle started to show intermittent coolant gauge fluctuation with simultaneous loss of cruise control function. The coolant gauge would show cold, then hot. After visiting a dealer, a coolant leak was identified from a crack in the Thermostat/Water Pump housing along with corrosion in the coolant ...

Sep 8, 2022 Power Train

Vehicle started to show intermittent coolant gauge fluctuation with simultaneous loss of cruise control function. The coolant gauge would show cold, then hot. After visiting a dealer, a coolant leak was identified from a crack in the Thermostat/Water Pump housing along with corrosion in the coolant ...

Sep 8, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Vehicle started to show intermittent coolant gauge fluctuation with simultaneous loss of cruise control function. The coolant gauge would show cold, then hot. After visiting a dealer, a coolant leak was identified from a crack in the Thermostat/Water Pump housing along with corrosion in the coolant ...

Sep 8, 2022 Engine

Vehicle started to show intermittent coolant gauge fluctuation with simultaneous loss of cruise control function. The coolant gauge would show cold, then hot. After visiting a dealer, a coolant leak was identified from a crack in the Thermostat/Water Pump housing along with corrosion in the coolant ...

Sep 8, 2022 Power Train

Vehicle started to show intermittent coolant gauge fluctuation with simultaneous loss of cruise control function. The coolant gauge would show cold, then hot. After visiting a dealer, a coolant leak was identified from a crack in the Thermostat/Water Pump housing along with corrosion in the coolant ...

Jul 18, 2022 Engine

There is an issue with the thermostat housing that causes coolant to leak out. This can cause the water pump to fail or if enough of the coolant leaks it can cause the engine to over heat and fail. The Thermostat housing is totally sealed so this is a manufacture defect that happens on the make of m...

Jul 18, 2022 Engine

There is an issue with the thermostat housing that causes coolant to leak out. This can cause the water pump to fail or if enough of the coolant leaks it can cause the engine to over heat and fail. The Thermostat housing is totally sealed so this is a manufacture defect that happens on the make of m...

Jun 5, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I was driving normal going the speed limit, had my 4 windows rolled down just a bit to let some air in the car and after driving for about 20 minutes, my sunroof glass decided to explode right above my head. sounded really loud like a gunshot and i don’t think anything from the road hit it.

Jun 5, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I was driving normal going the speed limit, had my 4 windows rolled down just a bit to let some air in the car and after driving for about 20 minutes, my sunroof glass decided to explode right above my head. sounded really loud like a gunshot and i don’t think anything from the road hit it.

May 27, 2022 Parking Brake

The emergency parking hand brake won't engage until after around an average of 5 attempts. The hand brake button and spring behind it is also loose and pops off. I'm unable to drive with it on, or else it can pop off and fall to the floor. This causes issues as now I'm unable to use the emergency ha...

May 27, 2022 Parking Brake

The emergency parking hand brake won't engage until after around an average of 5 attempts. The hand brake button and spring behind it is also loose and pops off. I'm unable to drive with it on, or else it can pop off and fall to the floor. This causes issues as now I'm unable to use the emergency ha...

May 19, 2022 Engine

The coolant shutoff valve/water pump has failed twice in a little over 13,000 miles. The first incident caused the engine to overheat and go into "lump mode" on the highway and would not go over 45 mph. In the 2nd incident, the coolant shutoff value because stuck in an open position, resulting in ...

May 19, 2022 Engine

The coolant shutoff valve/water pump has failed twice in a little over 13,000 miles. The first incident caused the engine to overheat and go into "lump mode" on the highway and would not go over 45 mph. In the 2nd incident, the coolant shutoff value because stuck in an open position, resulting in ...

Feb 8, 2022 Engine

The engine stalled at idle while I was at the stop light.

Feb 8, 2022 Engine

The engine stalled at idle while I was at the stop light.

Jan 14, 2022 Service Brakes

ERROR. SERVICE VEHICLE. ONLY LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION

Jan 14, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

ERROR. SERVICE VEHICLE. ONLY LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION

Jan 14, 2022 Steering

ERROR. SERVICE VEHICLE. ONLY LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION

Jan 14, 2022 Service Brakes

ERROR. SERVICE VEHICLE. ONLY LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION

Jan 14, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

ERROR. SERVICE VEHICLE. ONLY LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION

Jan 14, 2022 Steering

ERROR. SERVICE VEHICLE. ONLY LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION

Dec 11, 2021 Engine

Electronically controlled thermostat failed stuck closed on December 10, 2021. Vehicle had 63814 miles on the odometer. This is a common, known problem with this make/model. Engine overheated in stop and go traffic which caused limp home torque reduction. When traffic resumed there was a potent...

Dec 11, 2021 Engine

Electronically controlled thermostat failed stuck closed on December 10, 2021. Vehicle had 63814 miles on the odometer. This is a common, known problem with this make/model. Engine overheated in stop and go traffic which caused limp home torque reduction. When traffic resumed there was a potent...

Nov 16, 2021 Engine

The heat in my 2015 GTI Autobahn only blows warm air out of the drivers side when heat is on for both sides. The VW dealership recommends a new thermostat, water pump, and heater core, and blend door. For now, I'm stuck with having a semi warm vehicle and the possibility of engine overheating while ...

Nov 16, 2021 Engine

The heat in my 2015 GTI Autobahn only blows warm air out of the drivers side when heat is on for both sides. The VW dealership recommends a new thermostat, water pump, and heater core, and blend door. For now, I'm stuck with having a semi warm vehicle and the possibility of engine overheating while ...

Nov 8, 2021 Power Train

Plastic Thermostat Housing Failure-- Cracks and leaking coolant. While getting an oil change done at a local Volkswagen dealership, the mechanic pointed out that there is a coolant leak and showed me where the leak is coming from (Thermostat housing/water pump) The coolant is slowly seep out of th...

Nov 8, 2021 Engine

Plastic Thermostat Housing Failure-- Cracks and leaking coolant. While getting an oil change done at a local Volkswagen dealership, the mechanic pointed out that there is a coolant leak and showed me where the leak is coming from (Thermostat housing/water pump) The coolant is slowly seep out of th...

Nov 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This razor blade sharp chrome trim near the shift nob and the small storage compartment is cutting my finger up every time I tried getting something out of the small compartment. This has already happened to me three times already while driving, it's like a paper cut and you look down to find a cut ...

Nov 8, 2021 Power Train

Plastic Thermostat Housing Failure-- Cracks and leaking coolant. While getting an oil change done at a local Volkswagen dealership, the mechanic pointed out that there is a coolant leak and showed me where the leak is coming from (Thermostat housing/water pump) The coolant is slowly seep out of th...

Nov 8, 2021 Engine

Plastic Thermostat Housing Failure-- Cracks and leaking coolant. While getting an oil change done at a local Volkswagen dealership, the mechanic pointed out that there is a coolant leak and showed me where the leak is coming from (Thermostat housing/water pump) The coolant is slowly seep out of th...

Nov 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This razor blade sharp chrome trim near the shift nob and the small storage compartment is cutting my finger up every time I tried getting something out of the small compartment. This has already happened to me three times already while driving, it's like a paper cut and you look down to find a cut ...

Nov 1, 2021 Engine

Linkage on the turbo wastegate actuator seizes if the car is not driven for more than a few months at a time. This causes the car to not produce any boost and leaves it in a state in between limp mode and normal rpm range. This makes it incredibly inconsistent with rpm and maintaining speed.

Nov 1, 2021 Engine

Linkage on the turbo wastegate actuator seizes if the car is not driven for more than a few months at a time. This causes the car to not produce any boost and leaves it in a state in between limp mode and normal rpm range. This makes it incredibly inconsistent with rpm and maintaining speed.

Oct 27, 2021 Steering

Weird rattle sounds coming from the steering column. Supposed to be a clock spring issue. This issue is persistent on a lot of VW models, but unfortunately my car is not under recall

Oct 27, 2021 Steering

Weird rattle sounds coming from the steering column. Supposed to be a clock spring issue. This issue is persistent on a lot of VW models, but unfortunately my car is not under recall

Oct 16, 2021 Engine

Hello - I own a MK7 VW GTI with approximately 42,000 miles. The vehicle has consistently had a "check engine" and "Low Coolant" light since approximately 20,000 miles and 3 years. The dealer checked the car but did not see a leak under their test. However, the car was diagnosed with a leaking wate...

Oct 16, 2021 Engine

Hello - I own a MK7 VW GTI with approximately 42,000 miles. The vehicle has consistently had a "check engine" and "Low Coolant" light since approximately 20,000 miles and 3 years. The dealer checked the car but did not see a leak under their test. However, the car was diagnosed with a leaking wate...

Jul 27, 2021 Engine

The engine blew while stopped at a light at an intersection. The car was unable to restart. We were told there was no compression in cylinder 3. This car had received regular maintenance at the dealer. If the car had been in motion, the driver and passengers could have been seriously injured. Th...

Jul 27, 2021 Engine

The engine blew while stopped at a light at an intersection. The car was unable to restart. We were told there was no compression in cylinder 3. This car had received regular maintenance at the dealer. If the car had been in motion, the driver and passengers could have been seriously injured. Th...

Jun 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The sunroof on my car spontaneously exploded with no known cause. I was driving west on I-76 near Pittsburgh PA, going 70 mph. Suddenly a sound like a gunshot was heard and the sunroof had shattered leaving a big hole. The glass was contained above me and the passenger because the sun roof shade hap...

Jun 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The sunroof on my car spontaneously exploded with no known cause. I was driving west on I-76 near Pittsburgh PA, going 70 mph. Suddenly a sound like a gunshot was heard and the sunroof had shattered leaving a big hole. The glass was contained above me and the passenger because the sun roof shade hap...

Apr 9, 2021 Engine 90,000 mi

PAID TO HAVE NEW VW TURBO PUT IN CAR AND IT LASTED 116 MILES. TOOK IT BACK AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO HAD FAILED AND THE TURBINE BROKE AND FELL INTO THE MOTOR. AS A RESULT IT BLEW THE MOTOR. VW WARRANTY REFUSED TO WARRANTY THE PART AND TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE BLOWN ENGINE. EVEN T...

Apr 9, 2021 Engine 90,000 mi

PAID TO HAVE NEW VW TURBO PUT IN CAR AND IT LASTED 116 MILES. TOOK IT BACK AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO HAD FAILED AND THE TURBINE BROKE AND FELL INTO THE MOTOR. AS A RESULT IT BLEW THE MOTOR. VW WARRANTY REFUSED TO WARRANTY THE PART AND TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE BLOWN ENGINE. EVEN T...

Mar 9, 2021 Steering 58,000 mi

WHEN IN MOTION ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD AFTER 30-40 MINUTES THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES 'HEAVY' AND HARD TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. I HAD THIS ISSUE 'FIXED' BY THE DEALERSHIP TWO YEARS AGO, BUT IT IS OCCURRING AGAIN.

Mar 9, 2021 Steering 58,000 mi

WHEN IN MOTION ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD AFTER 30-40 MINUTES THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES 'HEAVY' AND HARD TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. I HAD THIS ISSUE 'FIXED' BY THE DEALERSHIP TWO YEARS AGO, BUT IT IS OCCURRING AGAIN.

Feb 18, 2021 Engine 37,000 mi

WATERPUMP/THERMOSTAT HOUSING COVERED IN DRY COOLANT, LEAKING DUE TO WARPAGE OF THE PLASTIC PARTS USED MY VOLKSWAGEN. COOLANT NEEDS TO BE TOPPED OFF EVERY 3 MONTHS, VW SAID THEY DIDNT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AS THE PARTS FAIL AND WILL LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND DAMAGE/OVER...

Feb 18, 2021 Engine 37,000 mi

WATERPUMP/THERMOSTAT HOUSING COVERED IN DRY COOLANT, LEAKING DUE TO WARPAGE OF THE PLASTIC PARTS USED MY VOLKSWAGEN. COOLANT NEEDS TO BE TOPPED OFF EVERY 3 MONTHS, VW SAID THEY DIDNT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AS THE PARTS FAIL AND WILL LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND DAMAGE/OVER...

Jan 19, 2021 Engine 48,000 mi

PERSISTENT COOLANT MIGRATION PROBLEM, WHEREIN COOLANT MIGRATES THROUGH WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION ON COOLANT RESERVOIR AND TRAVELS THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS TO OTHER SENSORS AND ENGINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE, CORRODING AND DESTROYING KEY COMPONENTS OF THE CARS ELECTRONICS AND SAFETY CONTRO...

Jan 19, 2021 Engine 48,000 mi

PERSISTENT COOLANT MIGRATION PROBLEM, WHEREIN COOLANT MIGRATES THROUGH WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION ON COOLANT RESERVOIR AND TRAVELS THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS TO OTHER SENSORS AND ENGINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE, CORRODING AND DESTROYING KEY COMPONENTS OF THE CARS ELECTRONICS AND SAFETY CONTRO...

Dec 24, 2020 Engine 59,000 mi

FIRST CAR STARTS. SECOND PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. THIRD CAR STARTS TO STALL SLOWLY SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE WHILE IN REVERSE. FOURTH, CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING THE ENGINE WHILE PUTTING IN PARK GEAR. FIFTH, I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND THE PUSH START BUTTON IN ORDER TO START WHILE PRESSING THE ...

Dec 24, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 59,000 mi

FIRST CAR STARTS. SECOND PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. THIRD CAR STARTS TO STALL SLOWLY SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE WHILE IN REVERSE. FOURTH, CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING THE ENGINE WHILE PUTTING IN PARK GEAR. FIFTH, I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND THE PUSH START BUTTON IN ORDER TO START WHILE PRESSING THE ...

Dec 24, 2020 Engine 59,000 mi

FIRST CAR STARTS. SECOND PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. THIRD CAR STARTS TO STALL SLOWLY SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE WHILE IN REVERSE. FOURTH, CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING THE ENGINE WHILE PUTTING IN PARK GEAR. FIFTH, I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND THE PUSH START BUTTON IN ORDER TO START WHILE PRESSING THE ...

Dec 24, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 59,000 mi

FIRST CAR STARTS. SECOND PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. THIRD CAR STARTS TO STALL SLOWLY SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE WHILE IN REVERSE. FOURTH, CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING THE ENGINE WHILE PUTTING IN PARK GEAR. FIFTH, I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND THE PUSH START BUTTON IN ORDER TO START WHILE PRESSING THE ...

Dec 3, 2020 Unknown Or Other 60,500 mi

GEAR SELECTOR CHROME TRIM PEELS AND CUTS TO THE SKIN. DEALERS WILL ONLY SELL ENTIRE GEAR SELECTOR ASSEMBLIES $285+. TRIM PIECE CAN BE FOUND ON ALI EXPRESS (AFTERMARKET) FOR $16. IT IS EXACT MATCH, FIT AND FINISH. WHAT VW AND ITS DEALERS ARE DOING TO MANY CLIENTS IS UNACCEPTABLE. LOOK AT FORUMS AND S...

Dec 3, 2020 Unknown Or Other 60,500 mi

GEAR SELECTOR CHROME TRIM PEELS AND CUTS TO THE SKIN. DEALERS WILL ONLY SELL ENTIRE GEAR SELECTOR ASSEMBLIES $285+. TRIM PIECE CAN BE FOUND ON ALI EXPRESS (AFTERMARKET) FOR $16. IT IS EXACT MATCH, FIT AND FINISH. WHAT VW AND ITS DEALERS ARE DOING TO MANY CLIENTS IS UNACCEPTABLE. LOOK AT FORUMS AND S...

Sep 26, 2020 Power Train 57,000 mi

I HAD MY THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED TO DUE LEAKAGE. I WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE I BELIEVE THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE THAT CAN LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS HAS HAPPENED GRADUALLY OVER TIME AND NOT DUE TO ANY INCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED FROM A VW SERVICE WHEN I WAS AT ...

Sep 26, 2020 Power Train 57,000 mi

I HAD MY THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED TO DUE LEAKAGE. I WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE I BELIEVE THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE THAT CAN LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS HAS HAPPENED GRADUALLY OVER TIME AND NOT DUE TO ANY INCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED FROM A VW SERVICE WHEN I WAS AT ...

Sep 16, 2020 Engine

COOLANT LEAK AND STRONG SMELL AFTER DRIVING THE CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW. GRADUAL COOLANT LOSS IN THE RESERVOIR. VW REDESIGNED THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND WATER PUMP AFTER RAMPANT 2015 MODEL YEAR FAILURES.

Sep 16, 2020 Engine

COOLANT LEAK AND STRONG SMELL AFTER DRIVING THE CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW. GRADUAL COOLANT LOSS IN THE RESERVOIR. VW REDESIGNED THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND WATER PUMP AFTER RAMPANT 2015 MODEL YEAR FAILURES.

Aug 31, 2020 Engine 76,000 mi

MY WATER PUMP IS LEAKING AT ONLY 76 THOUSAND MILES0

Aug 31, 2020 Engine 76,000 mi

MY WATER PUMP IS LEAKING AT ONLY 76 THOUSAND MILES0

Aug 21, 2020 Engine 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2015 GTI THAT HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A REPAIR DONE TO REPLACE VALVES, COIL SPRINGS, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS LAST YEAR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THEY CLAIMED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND A YEAR LATER THE SAME EXACT FAILURE HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME IT COST 3,500 TO FIX WITH ...

Aug 21, 2020 Power Train 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2015 GTI THAT HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A REPAIR DONE TO REPLACE VALVES, COIL SPRINGS, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS LAST YEAR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THEY CLAIMED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND A YEAR LATER THE SAME EXACT FAILURE HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME IT COST 3,500 TO FIX WITH ...

Aug 21, 2020 Engine 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2015 GTI THAT HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A REPAIR DONE TO REPLACE VALVES, COIL SPRINGS, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS LAST YEAR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THEY CLAIMED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND A YEAR LATER THE SAME EXACT FAILURE HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME IT COST 3,500 TO FIX WITH ...

Aug 21, 2020 Power Train 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2015 GTI THAT HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A REPAIR DONE TO REPLACE VALVES, COIL SPRINGS, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS LAST YEAR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THEY CLAIMED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND A YEAR LATER THE SAME EXACT FAILURE HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME IT COST 3,500 TO FIX WITH ...

Aug 19, 2020 Engine

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATED TO SUCTION PUMP SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED EACH FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS.*JS *JS

Aug 19, 2020 Engine

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATED TO SUCTION PUMP SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED EACH FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS.*JS *JS

Jul 7, 2020 Engine 59,234 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2015 VW SE 4-DR 2.0T AUTO PZEV INTO THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE CENTER FOR A/C ISSUES. TWO WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THIS AS THE PROBLEM. REPLACE ENGINE AND TURBO! OVER $17,000!

Jul 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 59,234 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2015 VW SE 4-DR 2.0T AUTO PZEV INTO THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE CENTER FOR A/C ISSUES. TWO WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THIS AS THE PROBLEM. REPLACE ENGINE AND TURBO! OVER $17,000!

Jul 7, 2020 Power Train 62,000 mi

FAILED WATER PUMP FIXTURE AND GASKETS AT 62000 MILES. LEAKING COOLANT CONSTANTLY AND WARNING LIGHT GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING

Jul 7, 2020 Engine 59,234 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2015 VW SE 4-DR 2.0T AUTO PZEV INTO THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE CENTER FOR A/C ISSUES. TWO WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THIS AS THE PROBLEM. REPLACE ENGINE AND TURBO! OVER $17,000!

Jul 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 59,234 mi

AFTER HAVING MY 2015 VW SE 4-DR 2.0T AUTO PZEV INTO THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE CENTER FOR A/C ISSUES. TWO WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THIS AS THE PROBLEM. REPLACE ENGINE AND TURBO! OVER $17,000!

Jul 7, 2020 Power Train 62,000 mi

FAILED WATER PUMP FIXTURE AND GASKETS AT 62000 MILES. LEAKING COOLANT CONSTANTLY AND WARNING LIGHT GOING OFF WHILE DRIVING

Jun 8, 2020 Engine 31,000 mi

WATER PUMP & THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING COOLANT AT 31,000 MILES. BOTH ITEMS WERE REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Jun 8, 2020 Engine 31,000 mi

WATER PUMP & THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING COOLANT AT 31,000 MILES. BOTH ITEMS WERE REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

May 18, 2020 Engine 71,000 mi

MY COOLANT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 71K MILES, TO MY SURPRISE. MY MECHANIC CHECKED ALL FLUID LEVELS WHEN I LAST HAD THE CAR IN, WHICH WAS ABOUT 6K MILES PRIOR. I CHECKED THE COOLANT LEVEL AND IT WAS WAY BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL IN THE RESERVOIR. MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS THE ...

May 18, 2020 Engine 71,000 mi

MY COOLANT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 71K MILES, TO MY SURPRISE. MY MECHANIC CHECKED ALL FLUID LEVELS WHEN I LAST HAD THE CAR IN, WHICH WAS ABOUT 6K MILES PRIOR. I CHECKED THE COOLANT LEVEL AND IT WAS WAY BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL IN THE RESERVOIR. MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS THE ...

May 2, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH MY CAR ON WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A LADY PARKED NEXT TO ME SAID THAT IT SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE. I DECIDED TO STEP OUT AND CHECK ON THE CAR THE FUEL WAS LITERALLY LEAKING OUT OF THE TANK FROM THE REAR END OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAD ALMOST A FULL TANK AND IN A MATTER OF MIN...

May 2, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH MY CAR ON WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A LADY PARKED NEXT TO ME SAID THAT IT SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE. I DECIDED TO STEP OUT AND CHECK ON THE CAR THE FUEL WAS LITERALLY LEAKING OUT OF THE TANK FROM THE REAR END OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAD ALMOST A FULL TANK AND IN A MATTER OF MIN...

Apr 3, 2020 Engine 33,000 mi

COOLANT LEAKING REQUIRING THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS NEW SENSOR AND NEW WATER PUMP.

Apr 3, 2020 Engine 33,000 mi

COOLANT LEAKING REQUIRING THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS NEW SENSOR AND NEW WATER PUMP.

Feb 25, 2020 Engine 49,500 mi

WATER PUMP FAILURE AT 49500 MILES.

Feb 25, 2020 Engine 49,500 mi

WATER PUMP FAILURE AT 49500 MILES.

Feb 24, 2020 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED MOLD FORMING IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AND UNKNOWN DEALER THAT WATER FROM THE WINDOW LINING DRAINED ONTO THE SEAT AND CAUSED THE MOLD BUILD UP. WATER ALSO ENTER THE VEHICLE AT ...

Feb 24, 2020 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED MOLD FORMING IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AND UNKNOWN DEALER THAT WATER FROM THE WINDOW LINING DRAINED ONTO THE SEAT AND CAUSED THE MOLD BUILD UP. WATER ALSO ENTER THE VEHICLE AT ...

Jan 13, 2020 Engine

ENGINE LOOSING COOLANT, DEALERSHIPS FAILS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. FAULTY WATER PUMP THAT VW FAILED TO DIAGNOSE TWO TIMES.

Jan 13, 2020 Engine

ENGINE LOOSING COOLANT, DEALERSHIPS FAILS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. FAULTY WATER PUMP THAT VW FAILED TO DIAGNOSE TWO TIMES.

Jan 10, 2020 Power Train

VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT. NEEDING TO REPLACE THERMOSTAT HOUSING/WATER PUMP ON VEHICLE. OUT OF WARRANTY. VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2015+ VW GTI VEHICLES.

Jan 10, 2020 Power Train

VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT. NEEDING TO REPLACE THERMOSTAT HOUSING/WATER PUMP ON VEHICLE. OUT OF WARRANTY. VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2015+ VW GTI VEHICLES.

Dec 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

I'VE CUT MY HAND OPEN TWICE IN 18 HOURS ON SOME SHARP EDGED TRIM AROUND THE GEAR SHIFT JUST BY SHIFTING INTO PARK. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. FIRST HAPPENED 12/10 PM THEN AGAIN 12/11 AM. I NEEDED FIRST AID AS I WAS BLEEDING PRETTY BADLY, DID NOT NEED A DOCTOR.

Dec 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

I'VE CUT MY HAND OPEN TWICE IN 18 HOURS ON SOME SHARP EDGED TRIM AROUND THE GEAR SHIFT JUST BY SHIFTING INTO PARK. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. FIRST HAPPENED 12/10 PM THEN AGAIN 12/11 AM. I NEEDED FIRST AID AS I WAS BLEEDING PRETTY BADLY, DID NOT NEED A DOCTOR.

Nov 30, 2019 Electrical System

I WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA STATING THAT A MICRO SWITCH MAY BE FAULTY AND THAT I SHOULD SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION IMMEDIATELY. I SCHEDULED SERVICE AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. MORE RECENTLY, I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE DETAILING THE RECALL A...

Nov 30, 2019 Electrical System

I WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA STATING THAT A MICRO SWITCH MAY BE FAULTY AND THAT I SHOULD SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION IMMEDIATELY. I SCHEDULED SERVICE AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. MORE RECENTLY, I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE DETAILING THE RECALL A...

Nov 7, 2019 Engine 65,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, MY VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ACCELERATION AS I PRESS ON THE GAS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE RIGHT AWAY. ALSO AS I'M IN PARK OR IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WOULD STILL FUNCTION.

Nov 7, 2019 Power Train 65,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, MY VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ACCELERATION AS I PRESS ON THE GAS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE RIGHT AWAY. ALSO AS I'M IN PARK OR IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WOULD STILL FUNCTION.

Nov 7, 2019 Engine 65,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, MY VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ACCELERATION AS I PRESS ON THE GAS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE RIGHT AWAY. ALSO AS I'M IN PARK OR IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WOULD STILL FUNCTION.

Nov 7, 2019 Power Train 65,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, MY VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ACCELERATION AS I PRESS ON THE GAS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE RIGHT AWAY. ALSO AS I'M IN PARK OR IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WOULD STILL FUNCTION.

Nov 3, 2019 Structure 66,688 mi

TRIM PEELING FROM SHIFTER PRODUCES A RAZOR SHARP EDGE. CUT MY FINGER ON IT, PRETTY DEEP CUT, BLEEDING PROFUSELY. CUT FROM RETRIEVING ITEMS FROM FRONT CUBBY.

Nov 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,688 mi

TRIM PEELING FROM SHIFTER PRODUCES A RAZOR SHARP EDGE. CUT MY FINGER ON IT, PRETTY DEEP CUT, BLEEDING PROFUSELY. CUT FROM RETRIEVING ITEMS FROM FRONT CUBBY.

Nov 3, 2019 Structure 66,688 mi

TRIM PEELING FROM SHIFTER PRODUCES A RAZOR SHARP EDGE. CUT MY FINGER ON IT, PRETTY DEEP CUT, BLEEDING PROFUSELY. CUT FROM RETRIEVING ITEMS FROM FRONT CUBBY.

Nov 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,688 mi

TRIM PEELING FROM SHIFTER PRODUCES A RAZOR SHARP EDGE. CUT MY FINGER ON IT, PRETTY DEEP CUT, BLEEDING PROFUSELY. CUT FROM RETRIEVING ITEMS FROM FRONT CUBBY.

Oct 2, 2019 Engine 88,000 mi

2 YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR BRAND NEW THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. AFTER CALLING THE DEALERSHIP THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO TOP OFF THE RESERVOIR WITH DISTILLED WATER. IN FEBRUARY OF 2019 I HAD THE CAR IN FOR GENERAL SERVICE INCLUDING A COOLANT FLUSH AT A PRIVATE, LICENSED, VW MECHANIC. HE DISCOVERED MY...

Oct 2, 2019 Engine 88,000 mi

2 YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR BRAND NEW THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. AFTER CALLING THE DEALERSHIP THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO TOP OFF THE RESERVOIR WITH DISTILLED WATER. IN FEBRUARY OF 2019 I HAD THE CAR IN FOR GENERAL SERVICE INCLUDING A COOLANT FLUSH AT A PRIVATE, LICENSED, VW MECHANIC. HE DISCOVERED MY...

Sep 5, 2019 Electrical System 26,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNS STICK RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED, REQUIRING ME TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART ONLY TO GET THE STEERING BACK TO NORMAL. VERY SCARY AS MORE EFFORT HAS TO BE INPUT I TO THE STEERING FOR IT TO WORK. ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OUT RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY ON IDLE. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ISSUES W...

Sep 5, 2019 Engine 26,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNS STICK RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED, REQUIRING ME TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART ONLY TO GET THE STEERING BACK TO NORMAL. VERY SCARY AS MORE EFFORT HAS TO BE INPUT I TO THE STEERING FOR IT TO WORK. ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OUT RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY ON IDLE. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ISSUES W...

Sep 5, 2019 Steering 26,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNS STICK RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED, REQUIRING ME TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART ONLY TO GET THE STEERING BACK TO NORMAL. VERY SCARY AS MORE EFFORT HAS TO BE INPUT I TO THE STEERING FOR IT TO WORK. ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OUT RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY ON IDLE. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ISSUES W...

Sep 5, 2019 Electrical System 26,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNS STICK RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED, REQUIRING ME TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART ONLY TO GET THE STEERING BACK TO NORMAL. VERY SCARY AS MORE EFFORT HAS TO BE INPUT I TO THE STEERING FOR IT TO WORK. ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OUT RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY ON IDLE. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ISSUES W...

Sep 5, 2019 Engine 26,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNS STICK RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED, REQUIRING ME TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART ONLY TO GET THE STEERING BACK TO NORMAL. VERY SCARY AS MORE EFFORT HAS TO BE INPUT I TO THE STEERING FOR IT TO WORK. ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OUT RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY ON IDLE. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ISSUES W...

Sep 5, 2019 Steering 26,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNS STICK RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED, REQUIRING ME TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART ONLY TO GET THE STEERING BACK TO NORMAL. VERY SCARY AS MORE EFFORT HAS TO BE INPUT I TO THE STEERING FOR IT TO WORK. ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OUT RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY ON IDLE. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL ISSUES W...

Jul 15, 2019 Engine 67,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CEL CAME ON. WE HAD THE CAR SCANNED FOR CODES. RESEARCHING THE CODES, WE BELIEVED THE ISSUE TO BE CRANK WALK. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO CONFIRMED THAT THRUST WASHERS HAD DISLODGED AND BEGUN DETERIORATING. THIS IS ESSENTIALLY A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AS THE CAR CANNOT B...

Jul 15, 2019 Engine 67,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CEL CAME ON. WE HAD THE CAR SCANNED FOR CODES. RESEARCHING THE CODES, WE BELIEVED THE ISSUE TO BE CRANK WALK. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO CONFIRMED THAT THRUST WASHERS HAD DISLODGED AND BEGUN DETERIORATING. THIS IS ESSENTIALLY A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AS THE CAR CANNOT B...

May 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

THE TRIM AROUND THE DSG SHIFTER HAS DETERIORATED AND HAS LEFT BEHIND SEVERAL VERY SHARP EDGES. CUTS ON FINGERS AND HANDS HAPPEN FREQUENTLY WHEN USING THE SHIFTER NORMALLY TO CHANGE GEARS. TRIM AT THE BASE OF THE SHIFTER HAS ALSO DETERIORATED, COMMONLY CAUSING CUTS WHEN USING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT ...

May 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

THE TRIM AROUND THE DSG SHIFTER HAS DETERIORATED AND HAS LEFT BEHIND SEVERAL VERY SHARP EDGES. CUTS ON FINGERS AND HANDS HAPPEN FREQUENTLY WHEN USING THE SHIFTER NORMALLY TO CHANGE GEARS. TRIM AT THE BASE OF THE SHIFTER HAS ALSO DETERIORATED, COMMONLY CAUSING CUTS WHEN USING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT ...

Apr 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

PEELING TRIM BETWEEN THE CENTER CONSOLE AND SHIFTER IS RAZOR SHARP AND HAS CUT MY SKIN MULTIPLE TIMES. IN THE PICTURE IT IS THE CHROME PART.

Apr 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

PEELING TRIM BETWEEN THE CENTER CONSOLE AND SHIFTER IS RAZOR SHARP AND HAS CUT MY SKIN MULTIPLE TIMES. IN THE PICTURE IT IS THE CHROME PART.

Apr 3, 2019 Structure 35,000 mi

SHIFT BOOT CENTER TRIM CHROME PLASTIC IS PRONE TO CRACKING, WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CUT YOUR FINGERS.

Apr 3, 2019 Structure 35,000 mi

SHIFT BOOT CENTER TRIM CHROME PLASTIC IS PRONE TO CRACKING, WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CUT YOUR FINGERS.

Feb 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE METALLIC TRIM AROUND THE SHIFTER BOOT GRADUALLY DEGRADES CAUSING SHARP METALLIC EDGES TO FORM. I HAVE BEEN CAUGHT ON THESE EDGES A FEW TIMES WHEN SHIFTING OR REACHING INTO THE CUBBY. A FEW OF THE TIMES BLEEDING FROM THE CUT HAS OCCURRED. THIS SAME METALLIC FINISH SEEMS TO BE ON THE START/STOP...

Feb 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE METALLIC TRIM AROUND THE SHIFTER BOOT GRADUALLY DEGRADES CAUSING SHARP METALLIC EDGES TO FORM. I HAVE BEEN CAUGHT ON THESE EDGES A FEW TIMES WHEN SHIFTING OR REACHING INTO THE CUBBY. A FEW OF THE TIMES BLEEDING FROM THE CUT HAS OCCURRED. THIS SAME METALLIC FINISH SEEMS TO BE ON THE START/STOP...

Feb 19, 2019 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

SIMILAR TO OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE, THE TRIM SURROUNDING MY SHIFTER HAS CRACKED. THIS TRIM NOT ONLY GOES AROUND A PART MY HANDS TOUCH EVERYDAY WHILE DRIVING BUT SURROUNDS A STORAGE CUBBIE WHERE PEOPLE OFTEN STORE PHONES, WALLETS OR VARIOUS ITEMS. THE SPLITTING TRIM IS RATHER SHARP AND SLI...

Feb 19, 2019 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

SIMILAR TO OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE, THE TRIM SURROUNDING MY SHIFTER HAS CRACKED. THIS TRIM NOT ONLY GOES AROUND A PART MY HANDS TOUCH EVERYDAY WHILE DRIVING BUT SURROUNDS A STORAGE CUBBIE WHERE PEOPLE OFTEN STORE PHONES, WALLETS OR VARIOUS ITEMS. THE SPLITTING TRIM IS RATHER SHARP AND SLI...

Feb 7, 2019 Visibility/wiper 22,750 mi

EVERY TIME I USE THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, A CASCADE OF WASHER FLUID SEEPS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ON THE FLOOR MAT. I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH. ALSO, I'VE NOTICE EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE CEILING ON MY GTI GETS VERY WET DUE TO A LEAK POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF THE SUNROOF. I'LL PROVIDE ...

Feb 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other 22,750 mi

EVERY TIME I USE THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, A CASCADE OF WASHER FLUID SEEPS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ON THE FLOOR MAT. I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH. ALSO, I'VE NOTICE EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE CEILING ON MY GTI GETS VERY WET DUE TO A LEAK POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF THE SUNROOF. I'LL PROVIDE ...

Feb 7, 2019 Visibility/wiper 22,750 mi

EVERY TIME I USE THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, A CASCADE OF WASHER FLUID SEEPS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ON THE FLOOR MAT. I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH. ALSO, I'VE NOTICE EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE CEILING ON MY GTI GETS VERY WET DUE TO A LEAK POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF THE SUNROOF. I'LL PROVIDE ...

Feb 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other 22,750 mi

EVERY TIME I USE THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, A CASCADE OF WASHER FLUID SEEPS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ON THE FLOOR MAT. I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH. ALSO, I'VE NOTICE EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE CEILING ON MY GTI GETS VERY WET DUE TO A LEAK POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF THE SUNROOF. I'LL PROVIDE ...

Jan 6, 2019 Engine Crash

MY CAR STARTS TO FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING TO DIE OUT. THERE IS A TICKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT COMES AND GOES WHEN IDLED. I'VE INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE TICKING NOISE IS.

Jan 6, 2019 Power Train Crash

MY CAR STARTS TO FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING TO DIE OUT. THERE IS A TICKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT COMES AND GOES WHEN IDLED. I'VE INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE TICKING NOISE IS.

Jan 6, 2019 Engine Crash

MY CAR STARTS TO FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING TO DIE OUT. THERE IS A TICKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT COMES AND GOES WHEN IDLED. I'VE INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE TICKING NOISE IS.

Jan 6, 2019 Power Train Crash

MY CAR STARTS TO FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING TO DIE OUT. THERE IS A TICKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT COMES AND GOES WHEN IDLED. I'VE INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE TICKING NOISE IS.

Dec 26, 2018 Engine 60,673 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT MY 2015 VW GTI. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS CAR. LIKE MOST GTI OWNERS, I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A GREAT CAR. I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THIS CAR, AND I PURCHASED THE CAR ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO WHEN IT HAD ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. OVER THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH OI...

Dec 26, 2018 Engine 60,673 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT MY 2015 VW GTI. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS CAR. LIKE MOST GTI OWNERS, I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A GREAT CAR. I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THIS CAR, AND I PURCHASED THE CAR ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO WHEN IT HAD ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. OVER THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH OI...

Oct 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

IN THE VW GTI THERE ARE VARIOUS INTERIOR TRIM BITS THAT ARE A PLASTIC WITH A CHROME PLATING ON THEM. THE ISSUE WITH THESE ARE, THAT IT EVENTUALLY BEGINS TO DETACH ITSELF FROM THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECES AND IS EXTREMELY SHARP LIKE A RAZOR BLADE. THE REASON FOR REPORTING IT IS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON M...

Oct 8, 2018 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

IN THE VW GTI THERE ARE VARIOUS INTERIOR TRIM BITS THAT ARE A PLASTIC WITH A CHROME PLATING ON THEM. THE ISSUE WITH THESE ARE, THAT IT EVENTUALLY BEGINS TO DETACH ITSELF FROM THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECES AND IS EXTREMELY SHARP LIKE A RAZOR BLADE. THE REASON FOR REPORTING IT IS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON M...

Sep 4, 2018 Engine 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DRASTIC LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, METAL WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE SMOKE AND OIL. THE DEALER (FOX VOLKSWAGEN OF ROCHESTER HILLS, 773 S ROCHESTER RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307, (248) 656...

Sep 4, 2018 Engine 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DRASTIC LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, METAL WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE SMOKE AND OIL. THE DEALER (FOX VOLKSWAGEN OF ROCHESTER HILLS, 773 S ROCHESTER RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307, (248) 656...

Jul 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE.

Jul 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE.

May 15, 2018 Engine 23,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE I HAD WAS ABOUT TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE WAS WITH MY GEAR BOX. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC "DSG" TRANSMISSION WHICH BEGAN GIVING AN ERROR LIGHT TELLING ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH ENDED UP REPLACING THE WHOLE BOX UNIT DO TO...

May 15, 2018 Power Train 23,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE I HAD WAS ABOUT TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE WAS WITH MY GEAR BOX. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC "DSG" TRANSMISSION WHICH BEGAN GIVING AN ERROR LIGHT TELLING ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH ENDED UP REPLACING THE WHOLE BOX UNIT DO TO...

May 15, 2018 Engine 23,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE I HAD WAS ABOUT TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE WAS WITH MY GEAR BOX. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC "DSG" TRANSMISSION WHICH BEGAN GIVING AN ERROR LIGHT TELLING ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH ENDED UP REPLACING THE WHOLE BOX UNIT DO TO...

May 15, 2018 Power Train 23,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE I HAD WAS ABOUT TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE WAS WITH MY GEAR BOX. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC "DSG" TRANSMISSION WHICH BEGAN GIVING AN ERROR LIGHT TELLING ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH ENDED UP REPLACING THE WHOLE BOX UNIT DO TO...

May 3, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 43,521 mi

I HAD MY CAR'S SUCTION PUMP REPLACED WHEN IT WAS RECALLED. AS FAR AS I KNOW, IT COULD DAMAGE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FILTER DUE TO FUEL ACCUMULATION. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER SUCTION PUMP WAS REPLACED, I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A LEAKING CHARCOAL CANISTER. TRIED ASKING FOR A REFUN...

May 3, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 43,521 mi

I HAD MY CAR'S SUCTION PUMP REPLACED WHEN IT WAS RECALLED. AS FAR AS I KNOW, IT COULD DAMAGE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FILTER DUE TO FUEL ACCUMULATION. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER SUCTION PUMP WAS REPLACED, I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A LEAKING CHARCOAL CANISTER. TRIED ASKING FOR A REFUN...

Apr 26, 2018 Air Bags 77,809 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING BROKE, I HAVE AN AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS WORK INCLUDING THE HORN. MANY OF THE 2015 VW VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT THE GTI IS NOT APART OF THE RECALL.. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED IT'S THE CLOCKSPRING

Apr 26, 2018 Electrical System 77,809 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING BROKE, I HAVE AN AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS WORK INCLUDING THE HORN. MANY OF THE 2015 VW VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT THE GTI IS NOT APART OF THE RECALL.. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED IT'S THE CLOCKSPRING

Apr 26, 2018 Air Bags 77,809 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING BROKE, I HAVE AN AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS WORK INCLUDING THE HORN. MANY OF THE 2015 VW VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT THE GTI IS NOT APART OF THE RECALL.. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED IT'S THE CLOCKSPRING

Apr 26, 2018 Electrical System 77,809 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING BROKE, I HAVE AN AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS WORK INCLUDING THE HORN. MANY OF THE 2015 VW VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT THE GTI IS NOT APART OF THE RECALL.. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED IT'S THE CLOCKSPRING

Feb 7, 2018 Engine Fire 18,050 mi

ON 12/20/2017, ENGINE FAILED @ 18050 MILES AND CAUSED INSTANTANEOUS LOSS OF POWER IN TRAFFIC. ENGINE FAILED DIRECTLY OFF LAKESHORE DRIVE IN CHICAGO, WHICH HAS NO SHOULDER. A STRONG SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC AND RUBBER WAS EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER THE BREAKDOWN. VEHICLE WAS TO...

Feb 7, 2018 Engine Fire 18,050 mi

ON 12/20/2017, ENGINE FAILED @ 18050 MILES AND CAUSED INSTANTANEOUS LOSS OF POWER IN TRAFFIC. ENGINE FAILED DIRECTLY OFF LAKESHORE DRIVE IN CHICAGO, WHICH HAS NO SHOULDER. A STRONG SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC AND RUBBER WAS EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER THE BREAKDOWN. VEHICLE WAS TO...

Jan 5, 2018 Structure Crash 38,000 mi

REAR ENDED SOMEBODY FRONT CAR IS SMASHED AND AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY

Jan 5, 2018 Structure Crash 38,000 mi

REAR ENDED SOMEBODY FRONT CAR IS SMASHED AND AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY

Dec 18, 2017 Air Bags 13,592 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. THE STERLING WHEEL WILL MAKE A CRUNCHING NOISE WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS. AT POINT OF FAILURE I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE CRUNCHING NOISE STOPPED, AND I GOT ERROR AIR BAG, ERROR TRANSMISSION, AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING.

Dec 18, 2017 Air Bags 13,592 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. THE STERLING WHEEL WILL MAKE A CRUNCHING NOISE WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS. AT POINT OF FAILURE I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE CRUNCHING NOISE STOPPED, AND I GOT ERROR AIR BAG, ERROR TRANSMISSION, AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING.

Nov 18, 2017 Service Brakes 9,800 mi

CAR WITH 9000 MILES HAD BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BARELY STOPPED. TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD MASTER CYLINDER ON A CAR WITH 9K MILES, AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH THERE ARE MULTIPLE CASES OF THIS SIMILAR ISSUE.

Nov 18, 2017 Service Brakes 9,800 mi

CAR WITH 9000 MILES HAD BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BARELY STOPPED. TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD MASTER CYLINDER ON A CAR WITH 9K MILES, AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH THERE ARE MULTIPLE CASES OF THIS SIMILAR ISSUE.

Nov 5, 2017 Engine 63,000 mi

WATWR PUMP IS LEAKING. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2011-2014 AND OBVIOUSLY STILL NOT FIXED MY VEHICLE HAS 63K AND NOW WATER PUMP IS LEAKING IN SAME MANNER THE 2011-2014 ARE WHICH WAS RECALLED.

Nov 5, 2017 Engine 63,000 mi

WATWR PUMP IS LEAKING. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2011-2014 AND OBVIOUSLY STILL NOT FIXED MY VEHICLE HAS 63K AND NOW WATER PUMP IS LEAKING IN SAME MANNER THE 2011-2014 ARE WHICH WAS RECALLED.

Apr 12, 2017 Unknown Or Other 24,000 mi

WE HAVE WHAT WE CONSIDER TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM WITH OUR 2105 GTI (AUTOBAHN VERSION) AND THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS. MY WIFE HAS A HIP PROBLEM AND HAS TO USE A SEAT CUSHION THAT IS OVER 2' THICK WHILE RIDING AS A PASSENGER. THAT WORKS WELL IN OUR SUBARU OUTBACK THAT USES A LOAD CELL...

Apr 12, 2017 Unknown Or Other 24,000 mi

WE HAVE WHAT WE CONSIDER TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM WITH OUR 2105 GTI (AUTOBAHN VERSION) AND THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS. MY WIFE HAS A HIP PROBLEM AND HAS TO USE A SEAT CUSHION THAT IS OVER 2' THICK WHILE RIDING AS A PASSENGER. THAT WORKS WELL IN OUR SUBARU OUTBACK THAT USES A LOAD CELL...

Mar 20, 2017 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM THE GAS STATION AFTER REPLACING MY TIRES GOING ABOUT 50MPH. MY BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO DOWN SHIFT AND E BRAKE ON THE CITY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE FIRESTONE MECHANIC. THINKING THE HIT A LINE OR CUT A LINE ON ACCIDENT. ...

Mar 20, 2017 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM THE GAS STATION AFTER REPLACING MY TIRES GOING ABOUT 50MPH. MY BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO DOWN SHIFT AND E BRAKE ON THE CITY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE FIRESTONE MECHANIC. THINKING THE HIT A LINE OR CUT A LINE ON ACCIDENT. ...

Feb 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN JACKSONVILLE, FL WHEN MY SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED SENDING GLASS SHARDS EVERYWHERE. THE GLASS BROKE FROM THE INSIDE OUT BASED ON THE ORIENTATION OF THE REMAINING SHARDS ATTACHED TO THE SUNROOF FRAME. THIS WAS AT 8:45AM WHILE TRAVELING IN MORNING W...

Feb 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN JACKSONVILLE, FL WHEN MY SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED SENDING GLASS SHARDS EVERYWHERE. THE GLASS BROKE FROM THE INSIDE OUT BASED ON THE ORIENTATION OF THE REMAINING SHARDS ATTACHED TO THE SUNROOF FRAME. THIS WAS AT 8:45AM WHILE TRAVELING IN MORNING W...

Aug 2, 2016 Engine 18,600 mi

THE CLUTCH OPERATION IN MY 2015 VOLKSWAGE GTI (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) IS MALFUNCTIONING TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOW FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. CLUTCH OPERATION IN THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNPREDICTABLE, WHEN DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL REMAIN ON THE FLOOR AFTER THE PED...

Aug 2, 2016 Power Train 18,600 mi

THE CLUTCH OPERATION IN MY 2015 VOLKSWAGE GTI (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) IS MALFUNCTIONING TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOW FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. CLUTCH OPERATION IN THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNPREDICTABLE, WHEN DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL REMAIN ON THE FLOOR AFTER THE PED...

Aug 2, 2016 Engine 18,600 mi

THE CLUTCH OPERATION IN MY 2015 VOLKSWAGE GTI (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) IS MALFUNCTIONING TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOW FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. CLUTCH OPERATION IN THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNPREDICTABLE, WHEN DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL REMAIN ON THE FLOOR AFTER THE PED...

Aug 2, 2016 Power Train 18,600 mi

THE CLUTCH OPERATION IN MY 2015 VOLKSWAGE GTI (6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) IS MALFUNCTIONING TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOW FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. CLUTCH OPERATION IN THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNPREDICTABLE, WHEN DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL REMAIN ON THE FLOOR AFTER THE PED...

Jul 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY WE WERE NEVER INFORMED OF THE 3 RECALLS ON OUR 2015 VW GTI. STARTED INVESTIGATING AFTER OUR 2015 VW PASSAT HAS THE BAD AIRBAGS IN THEM. ALSO OWN THE GTI AND WE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THE BAD AIRBAGS ARE IN THERE TOO. THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WA...

Jul 5, 2016 Steering

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY WE WERE NEVER INFORMED OF THE 3 RECALLS ON OUR 2015 VW GTI. STARTED INVESTIGATING AFTER OUR 2015 VW PASSAT HAS THE BAD AIRBAGS IN THEM. ALSO OWN THE GTI AND WE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THE BAD AIRBAGS ARE IN THERE TOO. THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WA...

Jul 5, 2016 Suspension

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY WE WERE NEVER INFORMED OF THE 3 RECALLS ON OUR 2015 VW GTI. STARTED INVESTIGATING AFTER OUR 2015 VW PASSAT HAS THE BAD AIRBAGS IN THEM. ALSO OWN THE GTI AND WE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THE BAD AIRBAGS ARE IN THERE TOO. THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WA...

Jul 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY WE WERE NEVER INFORMED OF THE 3 RECALLS ON OUR 2015 VW GTI. STARTED INVESTIGATING AFTER OUR 2015 VW PASSAT HAS THE BAD AIRBAGS IN THEM. ALSO OWN THE GTI AND WE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THE BAD AIRBAGS ARE IN THERE TOO. THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WA...

Jul 5, 2016 Steering

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY WE WERE NEVER INFORMED OF THE 3 RECALLS ON OUR 2015 VW GTI. STARTED INVESTIGATING AFTER OUR 2015 VW PASSAT HAS THE BAD AIRBAGS IN THEM. ALSO OWN THE GTI AND WE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THE BAD AIRBAGS ARE IN THERE TOO. THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WA...

Jul 5, 2016 Suspension

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY WE WERE NEVER INFORMED OF THE 3 RECALLS ON OUR 2015 VW GTI. STARTED INVESTIGATING AFTER OUR 2015 VW PASSAT HAS THE BAD AIRBAGS IN THEM. ALSO OWN THE GTI AND WE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THE BAD AIRBAGS ARE IN THERE TOO. THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WA...

May 19, 2016 Service Brakes 13,000 mi

I ENCOUNTERED A CLOSE RED LIGHT AND BRAKED HARD ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE ABS FROM 35 MPH IN DRY ROAD CONDITIONS ON A SUBURBAN HIGHWAY. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND APPLIED GAS AFTER THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR BEGAN TO TRAVEL BACKWARDS! I BRAKED AGAIN AND FOUND THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD GONE INTO...

May 19, 2016 Power Train 13,000 mi

I ENCOUNTERED A CLOSE RED LIGHT AND BRAKED HARD ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE ABS FROM 35 MPH IN DRY ROAD CONDITIONS ON A SUBURBAN HIGHWAY. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND APPLIED GAS AFTER THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR BEGAN TO TRAVEL BACKWARDS! I BRAKED AGAIN AND FOUND THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD GONE INTO...

May 19, 2016 Service Brakes 13,000 mi

I ENCOUNTERED A CLOSE RED LIGHT AND BRAKED HARD ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE ABS FROM 35 MPH IN DRY ROAD CONDITIONS ON A SUBURBAN HIGHWAY. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND APPLIED GAS AFTER THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR BEGAN TO TRAVEL BACKWARDS! I BRAKED AGAIN AND FOUND THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD GONE INTO...

May 19, 2016 Power Train 13,000 mi

I ENCOUNTERED A CLOSE RED LIGHT AND BRAKED HARD ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE ABS FROM 35 MPH IN DRY ROAD CONDITIONS ON A SUBURBAN HIGHWAY. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND APPLIED GAS AFTER THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR BEGAN TO TRAVEL BACKWARDS! I BRAKED AGAIN AND FOUND THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD GONE INTO...

Mar 2, 2016 Wheels 12,000 mi

THE TPMS SYSTEM FAILED TO WARN OF LOW PRESSURES, INCLUDING FLAT TIRES AND DRIVING ON A SPARE. TPMS FAILURES SHOULD "FAILSAFE" AND NOT FAIL SILENTLY.

Mar 2, 2016 Wheels 12,000 mi

THE TPMS SYSTEM FAILED TO WARN OF LOW PRESSURES, INCLUDING FLAT TIRES AND DRIVING ON A SPARE. TPMS FAILURES SHOULD "FAILSAFE" AND NOT FAIL SILENTLY.

Oct 6, 2015 Structure 3,000 mi

THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO SEAL SECURELY WHEN IT SHUTS. THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY SYSTEM DOES DO NOT INDICATE THAT THE DOOR IS AJAR WHEN AT REST. THE SYSTEM DOES INDICATE THAT THE DOOR IS AJAR WHEN IN MOTION.

Oct 6, 2015 Structure 3,000 mi

THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO SEAL SECURELY WHEN IT SHUTS. THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY SYSTEM DOES DO NOT INDICATE THAT THE DOOR IS AJAR WHEN AT REST. THE SYSTEM DOES INDICATE THAT THE DOOR IS AJAR WHEN IN MOTION.

Sep 21, 2015 Suspension

THE DEALERSHIP LEFT THE SHIPPING BLOCKS/PUCKS/DISCS ON THE STRUTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED THROUGH MANY ONLINE FORUMS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANY OTHERS CLAIM THAT THIS DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM; HOWEVER, THE BLOCKS PREVENT THE SUSPENSION FROM DOING ITS JOB, WHICH IS ABSORBING IMPACT, IMPR...

Sep 21, 2015 Service Brakes

THE DEALERSHIP LEFT THE SHIPPING BLOCKS/PUCKS/DISCS ON THE STRUTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED THROUGH MANY ONLINE FORUMS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANY OTHERS CLAIM THAT THIS DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM; HOWEVER, THE BLOCKS PREVENT THE SUSPENSION FROM DOING ITS JOB, WHICH IS ABSORBING IMPACT, IMPR...

Sep 21, 2015 Wheels

THE DEALERSHIP LEFT THE SHIPPING BLOCKS/PUCKS/DISCS ON THE STRUTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED THROUGH MANY ONLINE FORUMS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANY OTHERS CLAIM THAT THIS DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM; HOWEVER, THE BLOCKS PREVENT THE SUSPENSION FROM DOING ITS JOB, WHICH IS ABSORBING IMPACT, IMPR...

Sep 21, 2015 Suspension

THE DEALERSHIP LEFT THE SHIPPING BLOCKS/PUCKS/DISCS ON THE STRUTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED THROUGH MANY ONLINE FORUMS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANY OTHERS CLAIM THAT THIS DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM; HOWEVER, THE BLOCKS PREVENT THE SUSPENSION FROM DOING ITS JOB, WHICH IS ABSORBING IMPACT, IMPR...

Sep 21, 2015 Service Brakes

THE DEALERSHIP LEFT THE SHIPPING BLOCKS/PUCKS/DISCS ON THE STRUTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED THROUGH MANY ONLINE FORUMS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANY OTHERS CLAIM THAT THIS DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM; HOWEVER, THE BLOCKS PREVENT THE SUSPENSION FROM DOING ITS JOB, WHICH IS ABSORBING IMPACT, IMPR...

Sep 21, 2015 Wheels

THE DEALERSHIP LEFT THE SHIPPING BLOCKS/PUCKS/DISCS ON THE STRUTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED THROUGH MANY ONLINE FORUMS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANY OTHERS CLAIM THAT THIS DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM; HOWEVER, THE BLOCKS PREVENT THE SUSPENSION FROM DOING ITS JOB, WHICH IS ABSORBING IMPACT, IMPR...

Aug 14, 2015 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

UPON BRAKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME OFF RESULTING IN MY ALMOST REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.

Aug 14, 2015 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

UPON BRAKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME OFF RESULTING IN MY ALMOST REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.

Jun 15, 2015 Power Train 200 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH TRAFFIC AND I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE ENGINE RPMS JUMPED AND THERE WAS A MASSIVE LOSS IN SPEED AND POWER. THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 1ST GEAR. PULLED OVER AS SOON AS WAS SAFE. I WAS CONCERNED AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS IN POWER AND SPEED WITH N...

Jun 15, 2015 Power Train 200 mi

WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH TRAFFIC AND I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE ENGINE RPMS JUMPED AND THERE WAS A MASSIVE LOSS IN SPEED AND POWER. THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 1ST GEAR. PULLED OVER AS SOON AS WAS SAFE. I WAS CONCERNED AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS IN POWER AND SPEED WITH N...