Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
9 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2024
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 01F1
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 42J5
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 37L5
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2016
Consumer Complaints
138 ComplaintsVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
LEAKING THERMOSTAT HOUSING
Corrective Action:
LEAKING THERMOSTAT HOUSING
Additional Notes:
LEAKING THERMOSTAT HOUSING
Mfg Campaign: 11394610
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
REAR SPRING BROKE. DEALER REPLACED BUT SAID CAR DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR RELATED SAFETY RECALL 42J5 EVEN THOUGH YEAR OF CAR IS LISTED IN RECALL DATE RANGE.
Corrective Action:
REAR SPRING BROKE. DEALER REPLACED BUT SAID CAR DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR RELATED SAFETY RECALL 42J5 EVEN THOUGH YEAR OF CAR IS LISTED IN RECALL DATE RANGE.
Additional Notes:
REAR SPRING BROKE. DEALER REPLACED BUT SAID CAR DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR RELATED SAFETY RECALL 42J5 EVEN THOUGH YEAR OF CAR IS LISTED IN RECALL DATE RANGE.
Mfg Campaign: 11394609
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE FUEL STARTED TO GET OUT FROM THE BOMB, LEAVING GASOLINA IN THE ROAD WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF RISK FOR A EXPLOSION. WHEN INGET TO THE RED LIGHT, THE CAR TURN OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE A VERY TRANSITED ROAD WITH A HIG AMOUN OF FUEL UNDER THE CAR. ADDING THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS OVER 90 DEGREES. EVEN THOUGH THIS SITUATION HAD HAPPENED TO 3 CARS THAT DAY, THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PART OF THE CAR. THERE HACE BEEN MORE FOR THIS CASES BEFORE AND NO ACTION HAD BEEN TAKEN..
Corrective Action:
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE FUEL STARTED TO GET OUT FROM THE BOMB, LEAVING GASOLINA IN THE ROAD WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF RISK FOR A EXPLOSION. WHEN INGET TO THE RED LIGHT, THE CAR TURN OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE A VERY TRANSITED ROAD WITH A HIG AMOUN OF FUEL UNDER THE CAR. ADDING THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS OVER 90 DEGREES. EVEN THOUGH THIS SITUATION HAD HAPPENED TO 3 CARS THAT DAY, THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PART OF THE CAR. THERE HACE BEEN MORE FOR THIS CASES BEFORE AND NO ACTION HAD BEEN TAKEN..
Additional Notes:
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE FUEL STARTED TO GET OUT FROM THE BOMB, LEAVING GASOLINA IN THE ROAD WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF RISK FOR A EXPLOSION. WHEN INGET TO THE RED LIGHT, THE CAR TURN OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE A VERY TRANSITED ROAD WITH A HIG AMOUN OF FUEL UNDER THE CAR. ADDING THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS OVER 90 DEGREES. EVEN THOUGH THIS SITUATION HAD HAPPENED TO 3 CARS THAT DAY, THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PART OF THE CAR. THERE HACE BEEN MORE FOR THIS CASES BEFORE AND NO ACTION HAD BEEN TAKEN..
Mfg Campaign: 11344021
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CALLING ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENT WHO OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HOT. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE VEHICLE OWNER THAT THE FUEL TANK AND CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALLBACK WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,800.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CALLING ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENT WHO OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HOT. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE VEHICLE OWNER THAT THE FUEL TANK AND CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALLBACK WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,800.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CALLING ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENT WHO OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HOT. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE VEHICLE OWNER THAT THE FUEL TANK AND CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALLBACK WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,800.
Mfg Campaign: 11331893
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND VAPOR CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND VAPOR CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND VAPOR CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11322047
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND WATER PUMP, COOLANT LOSS AND LEAK. DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT HOUSING MARCH 2019 (24,000MI), 12/22/19 (37,400MI) ANOTHER COOLANT LEAK LIKELY FROM SECOND THERMOSTATE OR ORIGNAL WATER PUMP WHICH WAS SAID NOT TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR PREEMPTIVELY AS A GERMAN CAR SHOULD.
Corrective Action:
THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND WATER PUMP, COOLANT LOSS AND LEAK. DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT HOUSING MARCH 2019 (24,000MI), 12/22/19 (37,400MI) ANOTHER COOLANT LEAK LIKELY FROM SECOND THERMOSTATE OR ORIGNAL WATER PUMP WHICH WAS SAID NOT TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR PREEMPTIVELY AS A GERMAN CAR SHOULD.
Additional Notes:
THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND WATER PUMP, COOLANT LOSS AND LEAK. DEALER REPLACED THERMOSTAT HOUSING MARCH 2019 (24,000MI), 12/22/19 (37,400MI) ANOTHER COOLANT LEAK LIKELY FROM SECOND THERMOSTATE OR ORIGNAL WATER PUMP WHICH WAS SAID NOT TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR PREEMPTIVELY AS A GERMAN CAR SHOULD.
Mfg Campaign: 11290702
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
SUNROOF SHADE WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. REPAIRED TWICE BY DEALERSHIP. 12/7/19 DRIVING ON ROAD (NO TRAFFIC OR VEHICLES NEARBY), SUDDENLY LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND, SUNROOF COMPLETELY SHATTERED, BLEW OUT BASKETBALL SIZE HOLE IN SUNROOF GLASS BEFORE COMPLETELY SHATTERING ENTIRE SUNROOF GLASS. VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON RURAL PAVED ROAD, NO OTHER VEHICLES ON ROADWAY. SUNSCREEN PREVENTED GLASS FROM ENTERING DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
SUNROOF SHADE WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. REPAIRED TWICE BY DEALERSHIP. 12/7/19 DRIVING ON ROAD (NO TRAFFIC OR VEHICLES NEARBY), SUDDENLY LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND, SUNROOF COMPLETELY SHATTERED, BLEW OUT BASKETBALL SIZE HOLE IN SUNROOF GLASS BEFORE COMPLETELY SHATTERING ENTIRE SUNROOF GLASS. VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON RURAL PAVED ROAD, NO OTHER VEHICLES ON ROADWAY. SUNSCREEN PREVENTED GLASS FROM ENTERING DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT.
Additional Notes:
SUNROOF SHADE WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. REPAIRED TWICE BY DEALERSHIP. 12/7/19 DRIVING ON ROAD (NO TRAFFIC OR VEHICLES NEARBY), SUDDENLY LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND, SUNROOF COMPLETELY SHATTERED, BLEW OUT BASKETBALL SIZE HOLE IN SUNROOF GLASS BEFORE COMPLETELY SHATTERING ENTIRE SUNROOF GLASS. VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON RURAL PAVED ROAD, NO OTHER VEHICLES ON ROADWAY. SUNSCREEN PREVENTED GLASS FROM ENTERING DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11287740
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I NOTICED A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS NEAR AND OVER 80 MPH. I TOOK IT TO THE VW DEALER WHERE I HAD PURCHASED AND THEY FOUND THE BOLTS WHERE THE DRIVER FRONT AXLE CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT WERE LOOSE AND BACKING OUT. THEY REPLACED THE BOLTS, BUT I'M STILL HAVING VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. I'M WORRIED WHAT OTHER BOLTS MAY BE LOOSE OR WHAT ASSOCIATED PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED AS THIS IS POTENTIALLY A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY SITUATION FOR MYSELF AND ANYONE NEAR MY VEHICLE WERE THE AXLE TO COME APART AT SPEED.
Corrective Action:
I NOTICED A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS NEAR AND OVER 80 MPH. I TOOK IT TO THE VW DEALER WHERE I HAD PURCHASED AND THEY FOUND THE BOLTS WHERE THE DRIVER FRONT AXLE CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT WERE LOOSE AND BACKING OUT. THEY REPLACED THE BOLTS, BUT I'M STILL HAVING VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. I'M WORRIED WHAT OTHER BOLTS MAY BE LOOSE OR WHAT ASSOCIATED PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED AS THIS IS POTENTIALLY A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY SITUATION FOR MYSELF AND ANYONE NEAR MY VEHICLE WERE THE AXLE TO COME APART AT SPEED.
Additional Notes:
I NOTICED A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS NEAR AND OVER 80 MPH. I TOOK IT TO THE VW DEALER WHERE I HAD PURCHASED AND THEY FOUND THE BOLTS WHERE THE DRIVER FRONT AXLE CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT WERE LOOSE AND BACKING OUT. THEY REPLACED THE BOLTS, BUT I'M STILL HAVING VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. I'M WORRIED WHAT OTHER BOLTS MAY BE LOOSE OR WHAT ASSOCIATED PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED AS THIS IS POTENTIALLY A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY SITUATION FOR MYSELF AND ANYONE NEAR MY VEHICLE WERE THE AXLE TO COME APART AT SPEED.
Mfg Campaign: 11282273
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS LEAKING AND STAINED THE HEADLINER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED BY 1,000 MILES; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. VOLKSWAGEN OF ROCHESTER (20 FARMINGTON RD, ROCHESTER, NH 03867, (603) 332-6242) REMOVED THE SPIDER TRAPS ON THE DRAINS FOR THE SUN ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,500.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS LEAKING AND STAINED THE HEADLINER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED BY 1,000 MILES; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. VOLKSWAGEN OF ROCHESTER (20 FARMINGTON RD, ROCHESTER, NH 03867, (603) 332-6242) REMOVED THE SPIDER TRAPS ON THE DRAINS FOR THE SUN ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,500.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS LEAKING AND STAINED THE HEADLINER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED BY 1,000 MILES; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. VOLKSWAGEN OF ROCHESTER (20 FARMINGTON RD, ROCHESTER, NH 03867, (603) 332-6242) REMOVED THE SPIDER TRAPS ON THE DRAINS FOR THE SUN ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,500.
Mfg Campaign: 11229526
Recall Date: Jul 5, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Corrective Action:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Additional Notes:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11210177
Recall Date: May 27, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Corrective Action:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Additional Notes:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11210177
Recall Date: May 27, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Corrective Action:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Additional Notes:
WHILE IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE ON THE FREEWAY, USING CRUISE CONTROL, WE APPROACHED A SEMI TRUCK IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE. WE WERE MOVING MORE QUICKLY THAN THE SEMI TRUCK AND DID NOT CHANGE LANES NOR DID THE SEMI TRUCK. THE FREEWAY WAS STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ON AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN OUR CAR REACHES APPROXIMATELY THE REAR AXLE OR IS NEXT TO THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE SEMI TRUCK. BRAKES ENGAGE IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO AS IF THERE WAS A HAZARD IN FRONT OF US. TO BE CLEAR, NOTHING AT ALL IS IN FRONT OF US, JUST THE SEMI TRUCK TO OUR RIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11210177
Recall Date: May 27, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Corrective Action:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Additional Notes:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11209670
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Corrective Action:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Additional Notes:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11209670
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Corrective Action:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Additional Notes:
FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS, I WILL HAVE HAD THIS CAR 3 YEARS IN NOV.2019, AND FOR THE PAST 2 YRS+ THE DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SENSOR COMING ON FOR NO REASON. IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE LDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING - THE WORST WAS OVER A HALF HOUR STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS- CANNOT RECALL IT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SEATBELT UNIT WAS REPLACED- BUT THE LIGHTS AND BEEPING HAS RETURNED. I AM NOW THINKING IT MAY BE THE SEAT - SENSOR. NOT THE BELT. I READ/VIEWED VIDEOS THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL OF SOME PEOPLE'S SEATBELT HOUSING, FIXED WITH WELDS. MOST RECENTLY IT IS HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK TO THE DEALER, <10 MILES CITY STREET DRIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPRODUCED AND I DO NOT THINK ANY CODE WAS EVER SCANNED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEASE, AND AS SUCH I ONLY LET THE DEALER TACKLE IT. STILL NOT FIXED AND NOW MUCH, MUCH WORSE, WITH MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES AND NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11209670
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
EVAP CANISTER FAILED WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS PUMPING GAS ONE DAY, I OPENED MY TANK AND HEARD A LOUD WOOSH NOISE LIKE PRESSURE HAD BEEN BUILDING UP INSIDE THE GAS TANK. I THEN WENT TO FILL UP MY TANK AND GOT MAYBE $3 WORTH OF GAS IN THE TANK BEFORE THE PUMP SHUT ITSELF OFF LIKE THE TANK WAS FULL THOUGH IT WASN'T. WAS TOLD IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BY VOLKSWAGEN, AND EVEN THOUGH THE 15-16 GTI HAD RECALLS FOR THE SAME ISSUE THE PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED FOR THE 17 GTI. I EITHER HAVE A LEMON OR THE PROBLEM HAS CARRIED OVER FOR A 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR.
Corrective Action:
EVAP CANISTER FAILED WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS PUMPING GAS ONE DAY, I OPENED MY TANK AND HEARD A LOUD WOOSH NOISE LIKE PRESSURE HAD BEEN BUILDING UP INSIDE THE GAS TANK. I THEN WENT TO FILL UP MY TANK AND GOT MAYBE $3 WORTH OF GAS IN THE TANK BEFORE THE PUMP SHUT ITSELF OFF LIKE THE TANK WAS FULL THOUGH IT WASN'T. WAS TOLD IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BY VOLKSWAGEN, AND EVEN THOUGH THE 15-16 GTI HAD RECALLS FOR THE SAME ISSUE THE PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED FOR THE 17 GTI. I EITHER HAVE A LEMON OR THE PROBLEM HAS CARRIED OVER FOR A 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR.
Additional Notes:
EVAP CANISTER FAILED WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS PUMPING GAS ONE DAY, I OPENED MY TANK AND HEARD A LOUD WOOSH NOISE LIKE PRESSURE HAD BEEN BUILDING UP INSIDE THE GAS TANK. I THEN WENT TO FILL UP MY TANK AND GOT MAYBE $3 WORTH OF GAS IN THE TANK BEFORE THE PUMP SHUT ITSELF OFF LIKE THE TANK WAS FULL THOUGH IT WASN'T. WAS TOLD IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BY VOLKSWAGEN, AND EVEN THOUGH THE 15-16 GTI HAD RECALLS FOR THE SAME ISSUE THE PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED FOR THE 17 GTI. I EITHER HAVE A LEMON OR THE PROBLEM HAS CARRIED OVER FOR A 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11180563
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLKSWAGEN OF CHERRY HILL (2261 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, (888) 486-1840) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLKSWAGEN OF CHERRY HILL (2261 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, (888) 486-1840) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLKSWAGEN OF CHERRY HILL (2261 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, (888) 486-1840) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11180256
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLKSWAGEN OF CHERRY HILL (2261 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, (888) 486-1840) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLKSWAGEN OF CHERRY HILL (2261 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, (888) 486-1840) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLKSWAGEN OF CHERRY HILL (2261 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, (888) 486-1840) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11180256
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Consequences:
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERNS REGARDS SUNROOF EXPLOSION. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY CLAIMING THERE MUST HAVE BEEN AN IMPACT FROM OUTSIDE. *JS
Corrective Action:
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERNS REGARDS SUNROOF EXPLOSION. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY CLAIMING THERE MUST HAVE BEEN AN IMPACT FROM OUTSIDE. *JS
Additional Notes:
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERNS REGARDS SUNROOF EXPLOSION. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY CLAIMING THERE MUST HAVE BEEN AN IMPACT FROM OUTSIDE. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11138732
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE "FRONT ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN (920 S MILWAUKEE AVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048, (847) 680-8000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CONNECT TO THE SERVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE "FRONT ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN (920 S MILWAUKEE AVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048, (847) 680-8000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CONNECT TO THE SERVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE "FRONT ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN (920 S MILWAUKEE AVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048, (847) 680-8000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CONNECT TO THE SERVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11124316
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2018
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