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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...

22V543000 Jul 27, 2022 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf ...

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...

Complaints

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Aug 1, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel is leaking from near the gas tank when the car is running and creates a puddle- I took my car to the local VW dealership in February to get the Suction Jet Pump Recall completed.

Aug 1, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel is leaking from near the gas tank when the car is running and creates a puddle- I took my car to the local VW dealership in February to get the Suction Jet Pump Recall completed.

Jul 23, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I was driving on the highway, and heard a quiet sound like someone sprinkling sand on my windshield for about 10 seconds. All of a sudden, the sun roof burst and shattered with a loud pop. Luckily the internal slide-able screen webbing kept the glass from entering the compartment (except a bit of g...

Jul 23, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I was driving on the highway, and heard a quiet sound like someone sprinkling sand on my windshield for about 10 seconds. All of a sudden, the sun roof burst and shattered with a loud pop. Luckily the internal slide-able screen webbing kept the glass from entering the compartment (except a bit of g...

Jan 14, 2025 Engine

Repeated issues with leaking water pump and broken seals under the intake manifold causing vehicle to be underivable.

Jan 14, 2025 Engine

Repeated issues with leaking water pump and broken seals under the intake manifold causing vehicle to be underivable.

Aug 1, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 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...

Aug 1, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 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...

Apr 22, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that while attempting to fill the tank, the tank failed to accept more than a half tank of fuel. The co...

Apr 22, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that while attempting to fill the tank, the tank failed to accept more than a half tank of fuel. The co...

Apr 8, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while refueling, the gasoline was leaking from the vehicle from an unknown location. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where i...

Apr 8, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while refueling, the gasoline was leaking from the vehicle from an unknown location. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where i...

Feb 29, 2024 Visibility 34,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that while making a turn at an undisclosed speed, there was water leaking through the sunroof. The contact stated that the sunroof frame had previously been replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, w...

Feb 29, 2024 Visibility 34,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that while making a turn at an undisclosed speed, there was water leaking through the sunroof. The contact stated that the sunroof frame had previously been replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, w...

Dec 27, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a rough start, and the temperature gauge was fluctuating. Additionally, an unknown triangle warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact became aware that the coolant level...

Dec 27, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a rough start, and the temperature gauge was fluctuating. Additionally, an unknown triangle warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact became aware that the coolant level...

Aug 4, 2023 Visibility 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof leaked water into the fuse box. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact t...

Aug 4, 2023 Visibility 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof leaked water into the fuse box. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact t...

Jan 3, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V543000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture...

Jan 3, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V543000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture...

Jul 23, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that soon after purchasing the vehicle, she had difficulty placing gas into the fuel tank as fuel would spill out during fill up. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 (Fuel System, Gasol...

Jul 23, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that soon after purchasing the vehicle, she had difficulty placing gas into the fuel tank as fuel would spill out during fill up. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 (Fuel System, Gasol...

Apr 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

THE CAR ON IS LEAKING GASOLINE FROM BACK OF THE GAS TANK, THE CAR VAS IN MOTION AND I SMELL GASOLINE FROM MY CAR AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE BECAUSE IS NEAR THE WHEEL.

Apr 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

THE CAR ON IS LEAKING GASOLINE FROM BACK OF THE GAS TANK, THE CAR VAS IN MOTION AND I SMELL GASOLINE FROM MY CAR AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE BECAUSE IS NEAR THE WHEEL.

Apr 14, 2021 Engine

FAILURE OF THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING COOLANT LEAK AND WATER PUMP FAILURE.

Apr 14, 2021 Power Train

FAILURE OF THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING COOLANT LEAK AND WATER PUMP FAILURE.

Apr 14, 2021 Engine

FAILURE OF THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING COOLANT LEAK AND WATER PUMP FAILURE.

Apr 14, 2021 Power Train

FAILURE OF THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING COOLANT LEAK AND WATER PUMP FAILURE.

Feb 21, 2021 Engine

FAILED THERMOSTAT HOUSING/COOLANT LOSS. ACTIVE COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT HOUSING AT 35,956 MILES. DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY, WATER PUMP, UNION.

Feb 21, 2021 Engine

FAILED THERMOSTAT HOUSING/COOLANT LOSS. ACTIVE COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP/THERMOSTAT HOUSING AT 35,956 MILES. DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY, WATER PUMP, UNION.

Feb 15, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 18,090 mi

THE SUCTION PUMP (PART 5Q0-201-029) IN THE EVAP EMISSION CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE FAILED ON FEBRUARY 7 2021 CAUSING FUEL TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THEN INTO THE PURGE VALVE. THIS LED TO HEAVY FUEL SMELL IN MY VEHICLE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF SUCTION PUMP, CHARCOAL CANISTER AND PUR...

Feb 15, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 18,090 mi

THE SUCTION PUMP (PART 5Q0-201-029) IN THE EVAP EMISSION CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE FAILED ON FEBRUARY 7 2021 CAUSING FUEL TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THEN INTO THE PURGE VALVE. THIS LED TO HEAVY FUEL SMELL IN MY VEHICLE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF SUCTION PUMP, CHARCOAL CANISTER AND PUR...

Feb 4, 2021 Power Train 34,700 mi

CLUTCH MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED AT 34,700 MILES. BECAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATED CLUTCH PLATE AND FLYWHEEL THOSE WERE ALSO REPLACED. FAILURE OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS ON A COMMERCIAL STREET. SYMPTOMS: CLUTCH PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP. HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKE...

Feb 4, 2021 Power Train 34,700 mi

CLUTCH MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED AT 34,700 MILES. BECAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATED CLUTCH PLATE AND FLYWHEEL THOSE WERE ALSO REPLACED. FAILURE OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS ON A COMMERCIAL STREET. SYMPTOMS: CLUTCH PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP. HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKE...

Jan 5, 2021 Engine 47,000 mi

ENGINE THERMOSTAT AND PUMP FAILURE WITH GRADUAL COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT REQUIRED REFILLING MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN 45,000 MILES, SOMETIMES COOLANT GETTING DANGEROUSLY LOW WITHOUT WARNING UNTIL CAR IS ON INTERSTATE. THERMOSTAT/PUMP HAS ALSO BEGUN OVERCOOLING ENGINE, NOT ALLOWING IT TO GET UP TO OPERATI...

Jan 5, 2021 Power Train 47,000 mi

ENGINE THERMOSTAT AND PUMP FAILURE WITH GRADUAL COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT REQUIRED REFILLING MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN 45,000 MILES, SOMETIMES COOLANT GETTING DANGEROUSLY LOW WITHOUT WARNING UNTIL CAR IS ON INTERSTATE. THERMOSTAT/PUMP HAS ALSO BEGUN OVERCOOLING ENGINE, NOT ALLOWING IT TO GET UP TO OPERATI...

Jan 5, 2021 Power Train 37,000 mi

MY THERMOSTAT HAD A COOLANT LEAK AT 37K, AND THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE VW DEALERSHIP IN 12/20. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AT THE VW DEALERSHIP. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH, IT LOOKS LIKE THIS ISSUE IS QUITE COMMON ON 2015-2018 VW GTIS (AND IT LOOKS ...

Jan 5, 2021 Engine 47,000 mi

ENGINE THERMOSTAT AND PUMP FAILURE WITH GRADUAL COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT REQUIRED REFILLING MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN 45,000 MILES, SOMETIMES COOLANT GETTING DANGEROUSLY LOW WITHOUT WARNING UNTIL CAR IS ON INTERSTATE. THERMOSTAT/PUMP HAS ALSO BEGUN OVERCOOLING ENGINE, NOT ALLOWING IT TO GET UP TO OPERATI...

Jan 5, 2021 Power Train 47,000 mi

ENGINE THERMOSTAT AND PUMP FAILURE WITH GRADUAL COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT REQUIRED REFILLING MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN 45,000 MILES, SOMETIMES COOLANT GETTING DANGEROUSLY LOW WITHOUT WARNING UNTIL CAR IS ON INTERSTATE. THERMOSTAT/PUMP HAS ALSO BEGUN OVERCOOLING ENGINE, NOT ALLOWING IT TO GET UP TO OPERATI...

Jan 5, 2021 Power Train 37,000 mi

MY THERMOSTAT HAD A COOLANT LEAK AT 37K, AND THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE VW DEALERSHIP IN 12/20. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AT THE VW DEALERSHIP. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH, IT LOOKS LIKE THIS ISSUE IS QUITE COMMON ON 2015-2018 VW GTIS (AND IT LOOKS ...

Dec 14, 2020 Engine

IT SUCKS IN TOO MUCH AIR AND FAILS AS IF IT HAD A SPARKPLUG FAULT IT WASTES TOO MUCH GAS AND SOMETIMES SUFFOCATES AND WANTS TO TURN OFF

Dec 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

IT SUCKS IN TOO MUCH AIR AND FAILS AS IF IT HAD A SPARKPLUG FAULT IT WASTES TOO MUCH GAS AND SOMETIMES SUFFOCATES AND WANTS TO TURN OFF

Dec 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other

IT SUCKS IN TOO MUCH AIR AND FAILS AS IF IT HAD A SPARKPLUG FAULT IT WASTES TOO MUCH GAS AND SOMETIMES SUFFOCATES AND WANTS TO TURN OFF

Dec 14, 2020 Engine

IT SUCKS IN TOO MUCH AIR AND FAILS AS IF IT HAD A SPARKPLUG FAULT IT WASTES TOO MUCH GAS AND SOMETIMES SUFFOCATES AND WANTS TO TURN OFF

Dec 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

IT SUCKS IN TOO MUCH AIR AND FAILS AS IF IT HAD A SPARKPLUG FAULT IT WASTES TOO MUCH GAS AND SOMETIMES SUFFOCATES AND WANTS TO TURN OFF

Dec 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other

IT SUCKS IN TOO MUCH AIR AND FAILS AS IF IT HAD A SPARKPLUG FAULT IT WASTES TOO MUCH GAS AND SOMETIMES SUFFOCATES AND WANTS TO TURN OFF

Nov 22, 2020 Engine 53,000 mi

WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER UNKNOWN CAUSE.

Nov 22, 2020 Power Train 53,000 mi

WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER UNKNOWN CAUSE.

Nov 22, 2020 Engine 53,000 mi

WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER UNKNOWN CAUSE.

Nov 22, 2020 Power Train 53,000 mi

WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER UNKNOWN CAUSE.

Oct 19, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 47,215 mi

SUCTION PUMP INSIDE GAS TANK ALLOWED GAS TO COLLECT WITHIN THE EVAPORATIVE-EMISSION SYSTEM. THIS FILLED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FILTER WITH LIQUID GASOLINE. THIS GASOLINE SPILLED OUT INTO THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND ON TO THE GARAGE FLOOR. I HAD ABOUT ONE QUARTER (1/4) OF A TA...

Oct 19, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 47,215 mi

SUCTION PUMP INSIDE GAS TANK ALLOWED GAS TO COLLECT WITHIN THE EVAPORATIVE-EMISSION SYSTEM. THIS FILLED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FILTER WITH LIQUID GASOLINE. THIS GASOLINE SPILLED OUT INTO THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND ON TO THE GARAGE FLOOR. I HAD ABOUT ONE QUARTER (1/4) OF A TA...

Aug 25, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

TURBO FAILED AFTER 65,000 MILES.

Aug 25, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

TURBO FAILED AFTER 65,000 MILES.

Aug 3, 2020 Engine 52,415 mi

AT THE GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR NORMAL FUEL UP TO OCCUR. THE PUMP NOZZLE KEEPS CLICKING OFF AND I CAN'T PUT MORE THAN 1/4 TANK OF GAS WITHOUT THE FUEL SPILLING OUT OF THE TANK FILLER NECK/TUBE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POWER LOSS THAT CAN BE FELT AS A SUDDEN "...

Aug 3, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 52,415 mi

AT THE GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR NORMAL FUEL UP TO OCCUR. THE PUMP NOZZLE KEEPS CLICKING OFF AND I CAN'T PUT MORE THAN 1/4 TANK OF GAS WITHOUT THE FUEL SPILLING OUT OF THE TANK FILLER NECK/TUBE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POWER LOSS THAT CAN BE FELT AS A SUDDEN "...

Aug 3, 2020 Engine 52,415 mi

AT THE GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR NORMAL FUEL UP TO OCCUR. THE PUMP NOZZLE KEEPS CLICKING OFF AND I CAN'T PUT MORE THAN 1/4 TANK OF GAS WITHOUT THE FUEL SPILLING OUT OF THE TANK FILLER NECK/TUBE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POWER LOSS THAT CAN BE FELT AS A SUDDEN "...

Aug 3, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 52,415 mi

AT THE GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR NORMAL FUEL UP TO OCCUR. THE PUMP NOZZLE KEEPS CLICKING OFF AND I CAN'T PUT MORE THAN 1/4 TANK OF GAS WITHOUT THE FUEL SPILLING OUT OF THE TANK FILLER NECK/TUBE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POWER LOSS THAT CAN BE FELT AS A SUDDEN "...

Jul 20, 2020 Engine 76,124 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING SEAL FAILURE HAS LED TO COOLANT LEAK. DISCOVERED BY TECHNICIAN DURING UNRELATED MAINTENANCE. CAR HAS 76,000 MILES.

Jul 20, 2020 Engine 76,124 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING SEAL FAILURE HAS LED TO COOLANT LEAK. DISCOVERED BY TECHNICIAN DURING UNRELATED MAINTENANCE. CAR HAS 76,000 MILES.

Jul 2, 2020 Engine 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALL AND HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SUCTION CUP. THE MECHANIC LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTS...

Jul 2, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALL AND HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SUCTION CUP. THE MECHANIC LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTS...

Jul 2, 2020 Engine 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALL AND HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SUCTION CUP. THE MECHANIC LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTS...

Jul 2, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALL AND HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SUCTION CUP. THE MECHANIC LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTS...

Jun 17, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 58,211 mi

I SET THE HANDBRAKE TO SECURE MY VEHICLE IN IT'S PARKING STALL AND LEFT THE VEHICLE WHILE I WENT INTO A STORE. AT THE TIME I LEFT THE VEHICLE, IT WAS COMPLETELY STATIONARY AND SECURE. MANY MINUTES LATER, I BECAME AWARE THAT MY VEHICLE HAD MOVED FROM THE PLACE WHERE I PARKED IT. THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLE...

Jun 17, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 58,211 mi

I SET THE HANDBRAKE TO SECURE MY VEHICLE IN IT'S PARKING STALL AND LEFT THE VEHICLE WHILE I WENT INTO A STORE. AT THE TIME I LEFT THE VEHICLE, IT WAS COMPLETELY STATIONARY AND SECURE. MANY MINUTES LATER, I BECAME AWARE THAT MY VEHICLE HAD MOVED FROM THE PLACE WHERE I PARKED IT. THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLE...

Apr 27, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING/WATER PUMP FAILED AT 80,000 MILES. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE STRANDED ME DURING COVID PANDEMIC FAR FROM HOME. USE OF A PLASTIC PART IN A CRITICAL ENGINE APPLICATION IS PROBLEMATIC. REPAIR COST $906 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THIS HOUSING. VW HAS DENIED COVERAGE FOR THIS CRITICAL ENGINE ...

Apr 27, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING/WATER PUMP FAILED AT 80,000 MILES. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE STRANDED ME DURING COVID PANDEMIC FAR FROM HOME. USE OF A PLASTIC PART IN A CRITICAL ENGINE APPLICATION IS PROBLEMATIC. REPAIR COST $906 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THIS HOUSING. VW HAS DENIED COVERAGE FOR THIS CRITICAL ENGINE ...

Mar 7, 2020 Structure 30,600 mi

MY 2016 GOLF GTI SE HAS A LEAKING PANAORMIC SUNROOF, IT LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CEILING, THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE OVERHEAD LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND THE PASSENGER VISOR LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THERE IS A MINOR AMOUNT OF RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONAR...

Mar 7, 2020 Electrical System 30,600 mi

MY 2016 GOLF GTI SE HAS A LEAKING PANAORMIC SUNROOF, IT LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CEILING, THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE OVERHEAD LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND THE PASSENGER VISOR LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THERE IS A MINOR AMOUNT OF RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONAR...

Mar 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,600 mi

MY 2016 GOLF GTI SE HAS A LEAKING PANAORMIC SUNROOF, IT LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CEILING, THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE OVERHEAD LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND THE PASSENGER VISOR LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THERE IS A MINOR AMOUNT OF RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONAR...

Mar 7, 2020 Structure 30,600 mi

MY 2016 GOLF GTI SE HAS A LEAKING PANAORMIC SUNROOF, IT LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CEILING, THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE OVERHEAD LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND THE PASSENGER VISOR LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THERE IS A MINOR AMOUNT OF RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONAR...

Mar 7, 2020 Electrical System 30,600 mi

MY 2016 GOLF GTI SE HAS A LEAKING PANAORMIC SUNROOF, IT LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CEILING, THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE OVERHEAD LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND THE PASSENGER VISOR LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THERE IS A MINOR AMOUNT OF RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONAR...

Mar 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,600 mi

MY 2016 GOLF GTI SE HAS A LEAKING PANAORMIC SUNROOF, IT LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CEILING, THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE OVERHEAD LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND THE PASSENGER VISOR LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THERE IS A MINOR AMOUNT OF RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONAR...

Feb 28, 2020 Engine

THERMOSTAT & HOUSING FAILURE. LOSS OF COOLANT OVER TIME, PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. HAD TO REFILL COOLANT MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THAT PERIOD.

Feb 28, 2020 Engine

THERMOSTAT & HOUSING FAILURE. LOSS OF COOLANT OVER TIME, PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. HAD TO REFILL COOLANT MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THAT PERIOD.

Feb 19, 2020 Engine 69,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AT 7:45AM, AN INDICATION NOTIFICATION CAME ON THAT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EXTREMELY LOW. I PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT OF A DONUT SHOP ON LEFFINGWELL RD AND MEYER RD AND POPPED MY HOOD OPEN. COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. A FRIEND WAS CALL...

Feb 19, 2020 Engine 69,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AT 7:45AM, AN INDICATION NOTIFICATION CAME ON THAT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EXTREMELY LOW. I PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT OF A DONUT SHOP ON LEFFINGWELL RD AND MEYER RD AND POPPED MY HOOD OPEN. COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. A FRIEND WAS CALL...

Jan 24, 2020 Air Bags 29,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR WITH 29,000 MILES AND NOW HAS 41,000.. MY AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON AND FLASHES AND ON PASSENGER SEAT... EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS IN SEAT ... VOLKSWAGEN WON'T FIX IT EVEN THOUGH I FIRST COMPLAINED TO THEM CAR ONLY HAD 31,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 35,000 MILES...

Jan 24, 2020 Seat Belts 29,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR WITH 29,000 MILES AND NOW HAS 41,000.. MY AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON AND FLASHES AND ON PASSENGER SEAT... EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS IN SEAT ... VOLKSWAGEN WON'T FIX IT EVEN THOUGH I FIRST COMPLAINED TO THEM CAR ONLY HAD 31,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 35,000 MILES...

Jan 24, 2020 Air Bags 29,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR WITH 29,000 MILES AND NOW HAS 41,000.. MY AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON AND FLASHES AND ON PASSENGER SEAT... EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS IN SEAT ... VOLKSWAGEN WON'T FIX IT EVEN THOUGH I FIRST COMPLAINED TO THEM CAR ONLY HAD 31,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 35,000 MILES...

Jan 24, 2020 Seat Belts 29,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR WITH 29,000 MILES AND NOW HAS 41,000.. MY AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON AND FLASHES AND ON PASSENGER SEAT... EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS IN SEAT ... VOLKSWAGEN WON'T FIX IT EVEN THOUGH I FIRST COMPLAINED TO THEM CAR ONLY HAD 31,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 35,000 MILES...

Jan 9, 2020 Engine 42,000 mi

HAD A CRACKED AND LEAKING WATER PUMP HOUSING THAT WAS REPLACED AND COVERED BY AN AFTERMARKET WARRANTY. I HAD BEEN TO MULTIPLE SHOPS BECAUSE OF A COOLANT SMELL, NONE COULD FINE THE SOURCE. I WAS TOLD BY VOLKSWAGEN THAT 'IT HAPPENS, THEY ALWAYS LOSE A LITTLE COOLANT', THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE. IT I...

Jan 9, 2020 Engine 42,000 mi

HAD A CRACKED AND LEAKING WATER PUMP HOUSING THAT WAS REPLACED AND COVERED BY AN AFTERMARKET WARRANTY. I HAD BEEN TO MULTIPLE SHOPS BECAUSE OF A COOLANT SMELL, NONE COULD FINE THE SOURCE. I WAS TOLD BY VOLKSWAGEN THAT 'IT HAPPENS, THEY ALWAYS LOSE A LITTLE COOLANT', THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE. IT I...

Dec 31, 2019 Steering 36,500 mi

LOOSE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ,MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE ... SUDDEN LOSS HAPPENS ABOUT 15 MINS INTO DRIVING ... EVERY TIME , IT DOES NOT RETURN UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OF AND TURNED BACK ON , THEN REPEATS WITH IN 10 -15 MINS YOU LOOSE POWER STEERING OR WHEN TURNING , MANY VW FORUM...

Dec 31, 2019 Steering 36,500 mi

LOOSE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ,MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE ... SUDDEN LOSS HAPPENS ABOUT 15 MINS INTO DRIVING ... EVERY TIME , IT DOES NOT RETURN UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OF AND TURNED BACK ON , THEN REPEATS WITH IN 10 -15 MINS YOU LOOSE POWER STEERING OR WHEN TURNING , MANY VW FORUM...

Dec 23, 2019 Engine 47,000 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING COOLANT MAJOR AMOUNTS OF COOLANT OVER THE COURSE OF 5K MILES, MUCH MORE COOLANT THAN SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL. COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE AND/OR STALLING WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 23, 2019 Engine 47,000 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING COOLANT MAJOR AMOUNTS OF COOLANT OVER THE COURSE OF 5K MILES, MUCH MORE COOLANT THAN SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL. COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE AND/OR STALLING WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 11, 2019 Engine 80,000 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT 80K MILES.OIL CHANGED REGULARLY. SERVICE AT DEALER ONLY. P000A CAMSHAFT POSITIONER BANK 1 INTAKE - SLOW RESPONSE P0016 CMP SENSOR/ENGINE SPEED SENSOR INCORRECT CORRELATION P0068 MAP/MAF < THROTTLE POSITION CORRELATION P164D OIL PRESSURE SWITCH FOR REDUCED OIL PRESSURE...

Dec 11, 2019 Engine 80,000 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT 80K MILES.OIL CHANGED REGULARLY. SERVICE AT DEALER ONLY. P000A CAMSHAFT POSITIONER BANK 1 INTAKE - SLOW RESPONSE P0016 CMP SENSOR/ENGINE SPEED SENSOR INCORRECT CORRELATION P0068 MAP/MAF < THROTTLE POSITION CORRELATION P164D OIL PRESSURE SWITCH FOR REDUCED OIL PRESSURE...

Dec 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 17,000 mi

REARVIEW BACKUP CAMERA AT TIMES STOPS WORKING IN 1 OUT OF 3 INSTANCES WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. THERE IS FIRST AT DISTORTED PICTURE, EVENTUALLY SHUTTING DOWN ALTOGETHER "PARK PILOT NOT AVAILABLE". THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO RHYME OR REASON. REAR CAMERA IS WORKING; THERE ARE DAYS IT IS ALW...

Dec 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 17,000 mi

REARVIEW BACKUP CAMERA AT TIMES STOPS WORKING IN 1 OUT OF 3 INSTANCES WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. THERE IS FIRST AT DISTORTED PICTURE, EVENTUALLY SHUTTING DOWN ALTOGETHER "PARK PILOT NOT AVAILABLE". THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO RHYME OR REASON. REAR CAMERA IS WORKING; THERE ARE DAYS IT IS ALW...

Nov 20, 2019 Engine

WENT INTO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 44,999 MILES ON FEB 6, 2019 AND VOLKSWAGEN FOUND THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP REPLACED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER, NOTICED LOW COOLANT LIGHT GO ON. WENT BACK INTO VOLKSWAGEN FO...

Nov 20, 2019 Engine

WENT INTO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 44,999 MILES ON FEB 6, 2019 AND VOLKSWAGEN FOUND THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP REPLACED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER, NOTICED LOW COOLANT LIGHT GO ON. WENT BACK INTO VOLKSWAGEN FO...

May 2, 2019 Engine 49,000 mi

WATERPUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THE EA888 ENGINE AND NEEDS EITHER A RECALL OR WARRANTIES EXTENDED.

May 2, 2019 Power Train 49,000 mi

WATERPUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THE EA888 ENGINE AND NEEDS EITHER A RECALL OR WARRANTIES EXTENDED.

May 2, 2019 Engine 49,000 mi

WATERPUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THE EA888 ENGINE AND NEEDS EITHER A RECALL OR WARRANTIES EXTENDED.

May 2, 2019 Power Train 49,000 mi

WATERPUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THE EA888 ENGINE AND NEEDS EITHER A RECALL OR WARRANTIES EXTENDED.

Mar 12, 2019 Structure 24,000 mi

THE FRONT EDGE OF THE DECORATIVE METAL TRIM AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR SLICED MY FINGER OPEN. THIS OCCURRED ON 3/12/2019 WHILE REACHING INTO THE BIN IN FRONT OF THE TRIM. THE METAL IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CAUSED PANIC WHILE DRIVING AS MY FINGER BLED.

Mar 12, 2019 Structure 24,000 mi

THE FRONT EDGE OF THE DECORATIVE METAL TRIM AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR SLICED MY FINGER OPEN. THIS OCCURRED ON 3/12/2019 WHILE REACHING INTO THE BIN IN FRONT OF THE TRIM. THE METAL IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CAUSED PANIC WHILE DRIVING AS MY FINGER BLED.

Mar 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 62,500 mi

CENTER CONSOLE TRIM BECAME UNGLUED AND SHARP. CHROME SURROUNDING THE CENTER STORAGE PEELED UP AND CUT ME SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I HAD THE PIECE REPLACED OUT OF MY WALLET.

Mar 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 62,500 mi

CENTER CONSOLE TRIM BECAME UNGLUED AND SHARP. CHROME SURROUNDING THE CENTER STORAGE PEELED UP AND CUT ME SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I HAD THE PIECE REPLACED OUT OF MY WALLET.

Feb 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

THE SILVER METAL TRIM THAT BORDERS THE GEAR SHIFTER HAS STARTED TO PEEL AWAY FROM THE PLASTIC BASE TRIM UNDERNEATH. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND WAS DONE BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPER TO MAKE A FLAT METAL PLATE AND JUST GLUE IT ON TOP OF THE BASE PLATE THAN IT IS TO MAKE AN EDGE THAT ROLLS OVER AND DOWN THE SI...

Feb 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 33,000 mi

THE SILVER METAL TRIM THAT BORDERS THE GEAR SHIFTER HAS STARTED TO PEEL AWAY FROM THE PLASTIC BASE TRIM UNDERNEATH. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND WAS DONE BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPER TO MAKE A FLAT METAL PLATE AND JUST GLUE IT ON TOP OF THE BASE PLATE THAN IT IS TO MAKE AN EDGE THAT ROLLS OVER AND DOWN THE SI...

Feb 20, 2019 Unknown Or Other 28,000 mi

THE CHROME TRIM DETAIL AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR BASE PEELED UP SLIGHTLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STORAGE CUBBY. IT IS NOT VISIBLE FROM A NORMAL SEATED POSITION THAT IT PEELED UP. WHEN REMOVING AN ITEM FROM THE STORAGE CUBBY THE PEELED UP METAL DEEPLY SLICED MY FINGER AND IT BLED FOR HOURS. THE PEELE...

Feb 20, 2019 Unknown Or Other 28,000 mi

THE CHROME TRIM DETAIL AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR BASE PEELED UP SLIGHTLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STORAGE CUBBY. IT IS NOT VISIBLE FROM A NORMAL SEATED POSITION THAT IT PEELED UP. WHEN REMOVING AN ITEM FROM THE STORAGE CUBBY THE PEELED UP METAL DEEPLY SLICED MY FINGER AND IT BLED FOR HOURS. THE PEELE...

Feb 9, 2019 Service Brakes 20 mi

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSING MY BRAKES TO NOT WORK AND ENDANGERED MY SAFETY ON THE ROAD. NO INDICATIONS OF FAILURE UNTIL I WAS ALREADY ON THE ROAD WITH NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE CYLINDER. NO LEAK BRAKE FLUID ALL DRAINED TO THE BOOST PUMP AND FAILED.

Feb 9, 2019 Service Brakes 20 mi

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSING MY BRAKES TO NOT WORK AND ENDANGERED MY SAFETY ON THE ROAD. NO INDICATIONS OF FAILURE UNTIL I WAS ALREADY ON THE ROAD WITH NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE CYLINDER. NO LEAK BRAKE FLUID ALL DRAINED TO THE BOOST PUMP AND FAILED.

Jan 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

REPEATED HARD KNOCK COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY FROM A DEAD STOP. SUSPECTED THE ENGINE MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. SIMILAR REPORTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS ONLINE. NOISE DOES NOT OCCUR ONCE THE CAR IS IN MOTION.

Jan 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

REPEATED HARD KNOCK COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY FROM A DEAD STOP. SUSPECTED THE ENGINE MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. SIMILAR REPORTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS ONLINE. NOISE DOES NOT OCCUR ONCE THE CAR IS IN MOTION.

Dec 18, 2018 Electrical System 29,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN , THE HIGH BEAMS TURN ON AND WIPER & WASHER FLUID TURN ON ...CAN NOT TURN OFF UNTIL STEERING COLUMN IS READJUSTED ....

Dec 18, 2018 Visibility/wiper 29,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN , THE HIGH BEAMS TURN ON AND WIPER & WASHER FLUID TURN ON ...CAN NOT TURN OFF UNTIL STEERING COLUMN IS READJUSTED ....

Dec 18, 2018 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN , THE HIGH BEAMS TURN ON AND WIPER & WASHER FLUID TURN ON ...CAN NOT TURN OFF UNTIL STEERING COLUMN IS READJUSTED ....

Dec 18, 2018 Electrical System 29,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN , THE HIGH BEAMS TURN ON AND WIPER & WASHER FLUID TURN ON ...CAN NOT TURN OFF UNTIL STEERING COLUMN IS READJUSTED ....

Dec 18, 2018 Visibility/wiper 29,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN , THE HIGH BEAMS TURN ON AND WIPER & WASHER FLUID TURN ON ...CAN NOT TURN OFF UNTIL STEERING COLUMN IS READJUSTED ....

Dec 18, 2018 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

WHILE ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN , THE HIGH BEAMS TURN ON AND WIPER & WASHER FLUID TURN ON ...CAN NOT TURN OFF UNTIL STEERING COLUMN IS READJUSTED ....

Dec 10, 2018 Power Train 60,000 mi

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, AT ANY SPEED, A WARNING IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. VW HAS IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED MY SHIFTER ASSEMBLY BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTS.

Dec 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

SOMETIMES, AFTER THE CAR HAS WARMED UP AND UNDER HARD ACCELERATION THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA. THE VW DEALER INVESTIGATED AND CONFIRMED IT IS THE FUEL LINES RATTLING THAT IS MAKING THE NOISE. THEY TRIED TO INSERT SOME DAMPENING MATERIAL TO SECURE THE FUEL LINES BUT...

Dec 10, 2018 Power Train 60,000 mi

SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, AT ANY SPEED, A WARNING IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. VW HAS IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED MY SHIFTER ASSEMBLY BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTS.

Dec 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

SOMETIMES, AFTER THE CAR HAS WARMED UP AND UNDER HARD ACCELERATION THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA. THE VW DEALER INVESTIGATED AND CONFIRMED IT IS THE FUEL LINES RATTLING THAT IS MAKING THE NOISE. THEY TRIED TO INSERT SOME DAMPENING MATERIAL TO SECURE THE FUEL LINES BUT...

Oct 15, 2018 Visibility 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF LEAKED WATER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS CLOSED COMPLETELY, YET THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WATER INTRUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OC...

Oct 15, 2018 Visibility 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF LEAKED WATER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS CLOSED COMPLETELY, YET THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WATER INTRUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OC...

Oct 3, 2018 Air Bags 41,000 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILURE ON 2016 VW GTI RESULTING IN NON FUNCTIONING AIRBAG

Oct 3, 2018 Electrical System 41,000 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILURE ON 2016 VW GTI RESULTING IN NON FUNCTIONING AIRBAG

Oct 3, 2018 Air Bags 41,000 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILURE ON 2016 VW GTI RESULTING IN NON FUNCTIONING AIRBAG

Oct 3, 2018 Electrical System 41,000 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILURE ON 2016 VW GTI RESULTING IN NON FUNCTIONING AIRBAG

Aug 30, 2018 Visibility/wiper 6,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED UP, STATIONARY, WITH PARKING BRAKE ON, I SHIFT INTO REVERSE TO EXIT MY GARAGE. THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA SWINGS INTO POSITION, BUT THE VIDEO IMAGE SOMETIMES FAILS TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD MONITOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM.

Aug 30, 2018 Visibility/wiper 6,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED UP, STATIONARY, WITH PARKING BRAKE ON, I SHIFT INTO REVERSE TO EXIT MY GARAGE. THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA SWINGS INTO POSITION, BUT THE VIDEO IMAGE SOMETIMES FAILS TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD MONITOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM.

Jun 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other 14,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 15MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN I HEARD THE LOUD SOUND LIKE A GUNSHOT. I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND WENT OUTSIDE TO FIND THAT MY SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. THAT WAS NOTHING ON THE GROUND THAT COULD'VE HIT THE SUNROOF OR WAS THERE ANYTHING HIGH NEARBY (TREES, BUILDINGS, ETC.) THAT S...

Jun 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other 14,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 15MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN I HEARD THE LOUD SOUND LIKE A GUNSHOT. I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND WENT OUTSIDE TO FIND THAT MY SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. THAT WAS NOTHING ON THE GROUND THAT COULD'VE HIT THE SUNROOF OR WAS THERE ANYTHING HIGH NEARBY (TREES, BUILDINGS, ETC.) THAT S...

Jun 18, 2018 Visibility/wiper

FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS "SPARKLES" /" SCRATCHES" IN IT. THIS IS EXTREMELY VISIBLE IN THE SUN AND THIS HAS BEEN PROMINENT SINCE 10,000 MILES. CAR AHS 31,000 NOW. TALKED WITH VW SERVICE MANGER ABOUT THIS ISSUE, NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. I USE THE SAME BRAND CLEANERS FOR MY OTHER CARS AND NO ISSUES. TH...

Jun 18, 2018 Visibility/wiper

FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS "SPARKLES" /" SCRATCHES" IN IT. THIS IS EXTREMELY VISIBLE IN THE SUN AND THIS HAS BEEN PROMINENT SINCE 10,000 MILES. CAR AHS 31,000 NOW. TALKED WITH VW SERVICE MANGER ABOUT THIS ISSUE, NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. I USE THE SAME BRAND CLEANERS FOR MY OTHER CARS AND NO ISSUES. TH...

Feb 10, 2018 Air Bags 32,162 mi

RANDOM POP OUT FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN DRIVING, AND IT STAY ON NOW

Feb 10, 2018 Air Bags 32,162 mi

RANDOM POP OUT FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN DRIVING, AND IT STAY ON NOW

Dec 26, 2017 Structure 7 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MY USUAL HIGHWAY ROUTE WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NOT CARS IN PROXIMITY TO MINE, NONE IN FRONT, TO THE SIDE OR REAR. I WAS ON A BRIDGE, ABOUT MID-SECTION WHEN THE IT HAPPENED. IT WAS LOUD AND SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. LUCKILY MINIMAL GLASS DROPPED INTO THE INTE...

Dec 26, 2017 Structure 7 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MY USUAL HIGHWAY ROUTE WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NOT CARS IN PROXIMITY TO MINE, NONE IN FRONT, TO THE SIDE OR REAR. I WAS ON A BRIDGE, ABOUT MID-SECTION WHEN THE IT HAPPENED. IT WAS LOUD AND SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. LUCKILY MINIMAL GLASS DROPPED INTO THE INTE...

Oct 9, 2017 Structure 5,000 mi

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD CREAKING NOISES FROM BODY-VW CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL BUT MY PREVIOUS GTI DID NOT DO THAT. THE WHEELS AND SUSPENSION ALSO MAKE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE.

Oct 9, 2017 Suspension 5,000 mi

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD CREAKING NOISES FROM BODY-VW CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL BUT MY PREVIOUS GTI DID NOT DO THAT. THE WHEELS AND SUSPENSION ALSO MAKE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE.

Oct 9, 2017 Structure 5,000 mi

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD CREAKING NOISES FROM BODY-VW CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL BUT MY PREVIOUS GTI DID NOT DO THAT. THE WHEELS AND SUSPENSION ALSO MAKE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE.

Oct 9, 2017 Suspension 5,000 mi

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD CREAKING NOISES FROM BODY-VW CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL BUT MY PREVIOUS GTI DID NOT DO THAT. THE WHEELS AND SUSPENSION ALSO MAKE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE.

Dec 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

I GOT A RECALL LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN REGARDING SUCTION PUMP IN EARLY NOVEMBER 2016. I IMMEDIATELY ASKED FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND FIRST DEALER IN FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY GAVE ME THE APPOINTMENT 2 WEEKS LATER THEN AGAIN RESCHEDULED TO 12/10/2016. UNFORTUNATELY, TODAY I CALLED AGAIN BUT PART IS STILL NOT...

Dec 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

I GOT A RECALL LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN REGARDING SUCTION PUMP IN EARLY NOVEMBER 2016. I IMMEDIATELY ASKED FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND FIRST DEALER IN FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY GAVE ME THE APPOINTMENT 2 WEEKS LATER THEN AGAIN RESCHEDULED TO 12/10/2016. UNFORTUNATELY, TODAY I CALLED AGAIN BUT PART IS STILL NOT...

Nov 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 7,500 mi

DEALER PERFORMED RECALL SERVICE FOR SAFETY RECALL 16V647 - SUCTION PUMP. FOLLOWING SERVICE SERVICE STATION PUMP TRIPS OFF AFTER FILLING SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS AND GAS GAUGE IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECTLY PROBLEM IN 3 SERVICE VISITS. COMPLAINT IS 2-FOLD: (1) DEALER HAS BEEN...

Nov 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 7,500 mi

DEALER PERFORMED RECALL SERVICE FOR SAFETY RECALL 16V647 - SUCTION PUMP. FOLLOWING SERVICE SERVICE STATION PUMP TRIPS OFF AFTER FILLING SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS AND GAS GAUGE IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECTLY PROBLEM IN 3 SERVICE VISITS. COMPLAINT IS 2-FOLD: (1) DEALER HAS BEEN...

Nov 16, 2016 Wheels 20,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRES 225/40R18'92H TIRE WALLS TEARING CRACKING AND CAUSING TIRE TO MELT A HOLE

Nov 16, 2016 Wheels 20,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRES 225/40R18'92H TIRE WALLS TEARING CRACKING AND CAUSING TIRE TO MELT A HOLE

Oct 20, 2016 Air Bags 2,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. CONSUMER ...

Oct 20, 2016 Air Bags 2,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. CONSUMER ...

Sep 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Sep 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Sep 14, 2016 Structure 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WERE ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM THE TOP PART OF BOTH REAR DOORS AND THE HATCHBACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WIT...

Sep 14, 2016 Structure 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WERE ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM THE TOP PART OF BOTH REAR DOORS AND THE HATCHBACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WIT...

Jul 19, 2016 Visibility/wiper 8,000 mi

WINDSHIELD SEEMS VERY WEAK. HAD 3 BAD CRACKS WITHIN 6 MONTHS (8000 MILES) OF BUYING CAR, DRIVING THE SAME ROADS I HAD ZERO CRACKS OVER 4 1/2 YEAR AND 60K+ MILES IN MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE.

Jul 19, 2016 Power Train 8,000 mi

IN VERY HOT WEATHER (OVER 110 F) THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT STAYS IN LOW GEARS AND REV'S THE ENGINE FAR TOO MUCH. AT COOLER TEMPS IT DRIVES FINE. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER IN JULY 2016 AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE.

Jul 19, 2016 Visibility/wiper 8,000 mi

WINDSHIELD SEEMS VERY WEAK. HAD 3 BAD CRACKS WITHIN 6 MONTHS (8000 MILES) OF BUYING CAR, DRIVING THE SAME ROADS I HAD ZERO CRACKS OVER 4 1/2 YEAR AND 60K+ MILES IN MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE.

Jul 19, 2016 Power Train 8,000 mi

IN VERY HOT WEATHER (OVER 110 F) THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT STAYS IN LOW GEARS AND REV'S THE ENGINE FAR TOO MUCH. AT COOLER TEMPS IT DRIVES FINE. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER IN JULY 2016 AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE.