Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
6 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 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
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: 28H7
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2023
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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: AU:45J7,VW:45J6,45J8
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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 vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
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: 37M2
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2019
Consumer Complaints
285 ComplaintsVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, OR A FEW SECONDS AFTER STOPPING, EITHER IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED OR IN NEUTRAL. THE BEHAVIOR IS NOT CONSISTENT BUT CAN BE REPRODUCED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, OR A FEW SECONDS AFTER STOPPING, EITHER IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED OR IN NEUTRAL. THE BEHAVIOR IS NOT CONSISTENT BUT CAN BE REPRODUCED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, OR A FEW SECONDS AFTER STOPPING, EITHER IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED OR IN NEUTRAL. THE BEHAVIOR IS NOT CONSISTENT BUT CAN BE REPRODUCED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11217174
Recall Date: May 31, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
CAR STALLING AT LOW SPEED. NEEDS TO BE RESTARTED.
Corrective Action:
CAR STALLING AT LOW SPEED. NEEDS TO BE RESTARTED.
Additional Notes:
CAR STALLING AT LOW SPEED. NEEDS TO BE RESTARTED.
Mfg Campaign: 11217178
Recall Date: May 31, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP
Corrective Action:
THE CAR KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP
Additional Notes:
THE CAR KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP
Mfg Campaign: 11217209
Recall Date: May 31, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINE STALL COMING UP ON A STOP. THE CLUTCH IS FULLY DEPRESSED AND GEAR IN NEUTRAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ALMOST EVERY DAY.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINE STALL COMING UP ON A STOP. THE CLUTCH IS FULLY DEPRESSED AND GEAR IN NEUTRAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ALMOST EVERY DAY.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINE STALL COMING UP ON A STOP. THE CLUTCH IS FULLY DEPRESSED AND GEAR IN NEUTRAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ALMOST EVERY DAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11217000
Recall Date: May 30, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR IS RANDOMLY STALLING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SO FAR SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE ON 5/24. EACH TIME SO FAR IT HAS HAPPENED IN PARKING LOTS, IT IS SO SUBTLE ITS LIKE THE AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY SOME CARS HAVE ALTHOUGH THIS ONE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THAT. EACH TIME I HAD THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR IS RANDOMLY STALLING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SO FAR SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE ON 5/24. EACH TIME SO FAR IT HAS HAPPENED IN PARKING LOTS, IT IS SO SUBTLE ITS LIKE THE AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY SOME CARS HAVE ALTHOUGH THIS ONE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THAT. EACH TIME I HAD THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR IS RANDOMLY STALLING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SO FAR SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE ON 5/24. EACH TIME SO FAR IT HAS HAPPENED IN PARKING LOTS, IT IS SO SUBTLE ITS LIKE THE AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY SOME CARS HAVE ALTHOUGH THIS ONE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THAT. EACH TIME I HAD THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11210543
Recall Date: May 29, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
BRAND NEW CAR 6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR DIED WHEN ROLLING TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL TWICE. THIS WAS ON MY FIRST EXTENDED DRIVE IN THE CAR AFTER PURCHASING.
Corrective Action:
BRAND NEW CAR 6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR DIED WHEN ROLLING TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL TWICE. THIS WAS ON MY FIRST EXTENDED DRIVE IN THE CAR AFTER PURCHASING.
Additional Notes:
BRAND NEW CAR 6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR DIED WHEN ROLLING TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL TWICE. THIS WAS ON MY FIRST EXTENDED DRIVE IN THE CAR AFTER PURCHASING.
Mfg Campaign: 11210563
Recall Date: May 29, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS. IT IS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE FIRST MANUAL I HAVE EVER HAD. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IF THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED FULLY, THE CAR WILL SOFT STALL LEAVING ME TO HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET MOVING. THE STALL IS SO SUBTLE THAT EVERY TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOTHING.THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT VW IS FAILING TO RECOGNIZE. FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE TURNING LANE TO TAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED I DOWNSHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR AND BEGAN TO TURN ACROSS THE ONCOMING LANE. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY THROTTLE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH I NOTICED THE CAR HAD STALLED AND WAS FORCED TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN CARS COMING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY DOING SO I SPENT SOME TIME TRYING TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. ABOUT 1 IN EVERY 5 STOPS WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED, WHETHER IN GEAR OR IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR OR DUE TO INEXPERIENCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A MANUAL VEHICLE WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD EVER STALL WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE THIS IS APPARENTLY A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT IS AFFECTING BRAND NEW 2019 GTI'S WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. VW IS FAILING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THIS NEGLIGENCE WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD COST SOMEBODY THEIR LIFE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS. IT IS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE FIRST MANUAL I HAVE EVER HAD. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IF THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED FULLY, THE CAR WILL SOFT STALL LEAVING ME TO HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET MOVING. THE STALL IS SO SUBTLE THAT EVERY TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOTHING.THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT VW IS FAILING TO RECOGNIZE. FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE TURNING LANE TO TAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED I DOWNSHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR AND BEGAN TO TURN ACROSS THE ONCOMING LANE. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY THROTTLE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH I NOTICED THE CAR HAD STALLED AND WAS FORCED TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN CARS COMING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY DOING SO I SPENT SOME TIME TRYING TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. ABOUT 1 IN EVERY 5 STOPS WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED, WHETHER IN GEAR OR IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR OR DUE TO INEXPERIENCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A MANUAL VEHICLE WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD EVER STALL WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE THIS IS APPARENTLY A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT IS AFFECTING BRAND NEW 2019 GTI'S WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. VW IS FAILING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THIS NEGLIGENCE WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD COST SOMEBODY THEIR LIFE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS. IT IS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE FIRST MANUAL I HAVE EVER HAD. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IF THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED FULLY, THE CAR WILL SOFT STALL LEAVING ME TO HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET MOVING. THE STALL IS SO SUBTLE THAT EVERY TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOTHING.THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT VW IS FAILING TO RECOGNIZE. FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE TURNING LANE TO TAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED I DOWNSHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR AND BEGAN TO TURN ACROSS THE ONCOMING LANE. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY THROTTLE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH I NOTICED THE CAR HAD STALLED AND WAS FORCED TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN CARS COMING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY DOING SO I SPENT SOME TIME TRYING TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. ABOUT 1 IN EVERY 5 STOPS WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED, WHETHER IN GEAR OR IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR OR DUE TO INEXPERIENCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A MANUAL VEHICLE WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD EVER STALL WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE THIS IS APPARENTLY A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT IS AFFECTING BRAND NEW 2019 GTI'S WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. VW IS FAILING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THIS NEGLIGENCE WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD COST SOMEBODY THEIR LIFE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!
Mfg Campaign: 11210623
Recall Date: May 29, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS. IT IS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE FIRST MANUAL I HAVE EVER HAD. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IF THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED FULLY, THE CAR WILL SOFT STALL LEAVING ME TO HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET MOVING. THE STALL IS SO SUBTLE THAT EVERY TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOTHING.THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT VW IS FAILING TO RECOGNIZE. FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE TURNING LANE TO TAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED I DOWNSHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR AND BEGAN TO TURN ACROSS THE ONCOMING LANE. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY THROTTLE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH I NOTICED THE CAR HAD STALLED AND WAS FORCED TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN CARS COMING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY DOING SO I SPENT SOME TIME TRYING TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. ABOUT 1 IN EVERY 5 STOPS WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED, WHETHER IN GEAR OR IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR OR DUE TO INEXPERIENCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A MANUAL VEHICLE WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD EVER STALL WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE THIS IS APPARENTLY A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT IS AFFECTING BRAND NEW 2019 GTI'S WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. VW IS FAILING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THIS NEGLIGENCE WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD COST SOMEBODY THEIR LIFE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS. IT IS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE FIRST MANUAL I HAVE EVER HAD. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IF THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED FULLY, THE CAR WILL SOFT STALL LEAVING ME TO HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET MOVING. THE STALL IS SO SUBTLE THAT EVERY TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOTHING.THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT VW IS FAILING TO RECOGNIZE. FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE TURNING LANE TO TAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED I DOWNSHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR AND BEGAN TO TURN ACROSS THE ONCOMING LANE. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY THROTTLE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH I NOTICED THE CAR HAD STALLED AND WAS FORCED TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN CARS COMING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY DOING SO I SPENT SOME TIME TRYING TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. ABOUT 1 IN EVERY 5 STOPS WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED, WHETHER IN GEAR OR IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR OR DUE TO INEXPERIENCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A MANUAL VEHICLE WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD EVER STALL WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE THIS IS APPARENTLY A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT IS AFFECTING BRAND NEW 2019 GTI'S WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. VW IS FAILING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THIS NEGLIGENCE WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD COST SOMEBODY THEIR LIFE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS. IT IS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE FIRST MANUAL I HAVE EVER HAD. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IF THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED FULLY, THE CAR WILL SOFT STALL LEAVING ME TO HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET MOVING. THE STALL IS SO SUBTLE THAT EVERY TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOTHING.THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT VW IS FAILING TO RECOGNIZE. FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE TURNING LANE TO TAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED I DOWNSHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR AND BEGAN TO TURN ACROSS THE ONCOMING LANE. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY THROTTLE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH I NOTICED THE CAR HAD STALLED AND WAS FORCED TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN CARS COMING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY DOING SO I SPENT SOME TIME TRYING TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. ABOUT 1 IN EVERY 5 STOPS WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED, WHETHER IN GEAR OR IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR OR DUE TO INEXPERIENCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A MANUAL VEHICLE WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD EVER STALL WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE THIS IS APPARENTLY A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT IS AFFECTING BRAND NEW 2019 GTI'S WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. VW IS FAILING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THIS NEGLIGENCE WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD COST SOMEBODY THEIR LIFE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!
Mfg Campaign: 11210623
Recall Date: May 29, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ISSUE PRESENTS ITSELF SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP, WHERE THE ENGINE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND ALSO WHEN THE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL.
Corrective Action:
THE ISSUE PRESENTS ITSELF SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP, WHERE THE ENGINE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND ALSO WHEN THE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL.
Additional Notes:
THE ISSUE PRESENTS ITSELF SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP, WHERE THE ENGINE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND ALSO WHEN THE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11210239
Recall Date: May 28, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. SOFT SHUTDOWN ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE AUTO START/STOP ON AUTOMATIC MODELS.. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES THIS MORNING WHILE COMING ONTO A MILITARY BASE WHERE THERE IS TYPICALLY STOP AND START TRAFFIC. NO CEL OR ERRORS ON DASH.
Corrective Action:
CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. SOFT SHUTDOWN ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE AUTO START/STOP ON AUTOMATIC MODELS.. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES THIS MORNING WHILE COMING ONTO A MILITARY BASE WHERE THERE IS TYPICALLY STOP AND START TRAFFIC. NO CEL OR ERRORS ON DASH.
Additional Notes:
CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. SOFT SHUTDOWN ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE AUTO START/STOP ON AUTOMATIC MODELS.. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES THIS MORNING WHILE COMING ONTO A MILITARY BASE WHERE THERE IS TYPICALLY STOP AND START TRAFFIC. NO CEL OR ERRORS ON DASH.
Mfg Campaign: 11210314
Recall Date: May 28, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN 1ST GEAR. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AS IT WAS COMING TO A STOP WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN FIRST GEAR. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS GOING NO FASTER THAN 5 MPH. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER THE CAR LEFT THE PARKING LOT AND WENT ONTO A ROAD AND UPON COMING UP TO THE RED LIGHT AND SLOWING DOWN, THE CAR STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE THREE EXAMPLES MENTIONED ABOVE OF THE CAR STALLING, ALL HAPPENED ON THE EXACT SAME DAY THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH ABOUT 33 MILES ON IT. THE THREE STALLING INCIDENTS ALL HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR REACHED ABOUT 50-60 MILES.
Corrective Action:
WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN 1ST GEAR. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AS IT WAS COMING TO A STOP WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN FIRST GEAR. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS GOING NO FASTER THAN 5 MPH. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER THE CAR LEFT THE PARKING LOT AND WENT ONTO A ROAD AND UPON COMING UP TO THE RED LIGHT AND SLOWING DOWN, THE CAR STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE THREE EXAMPLES MENTIONED ABOVE OF THE CAR STALLING, ALL HAPPENED ON THE EXACT SAME DAY THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH ABOUT 33 MILES ON IT. THE THREE STALLING INCIDENTS ALL HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR REACHED ABOUT 50-60 MILES.
Additional Notes:
WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN 1ST GEAR. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AS IT WAS COMING TO A STOP WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN FIRST GEAR. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS GOING NO FASTER THAN 5 MPH. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER THE CAR LEFT THE PARKING LOT AND WENT ONTO A ROAD AND UPON COMING UP TO THE RED LIGHT AND SLOWING DOWN, THE CAR STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE THREE EXAMPLES MENTIONED ABOVE OF THE CAR STALLING, ALL HAPPENED ON THE EXACT SAME DAY THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH ABOUT 33 MILES ON IT. THE THREE STALLING INCIDENTS ALL HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR REACHED ABOUT 50-60 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11210407
Recall Date: May 28, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON 4/12/19, WE PURCHASED A NEW 2019 URANO GRAY GTI RABBIT EDITION MANUAL TRANSMISSION FROM A VW DEALERSHIP WITH 36 MILES. ON 5/14/19, AT 732 MILES THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT ON A MAJOR STREET WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. AT THE NEXT RED LIGHT THE CAR STALLED WHILE STOPPING IN NEUTRAL. THE CAR STALLED ABOUT SIX TIMES WHILE TRYING TO RESTART IT AT THE RED LIGHT - THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL WITH THE CLUTCH DOWN. I CALLED TO NOTIFY A VW DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR AND WAS ADVISED TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL (IT WAS FULL). ON 5/27/19, AT 965 MILES THE CAR STALLED WHILE IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DOWN AT A STOP SIGN. WE THEN TOOK A VIDEO OF THE VEHICLE STALLING AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH TO THE FLOOR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR STALLED TWICE ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS DOWN AT A RED LIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE AS A STALLED VEHICLE CAN BE REAR ENDED CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH!
Corrective Action:
ON 4/12/19, WE PURCHASED A NEW 2019 URANO GRAY GTI RABBIT EDITION MANUAL TRANSMISSION FROM A VW DEALERSHIP WITH 36 MILES. ON 5/14/19, AT 732 MILES THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT ON A MAJOR STREET WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. AT THE NEXT RED LIGHT THE CAR STALLED WHILE STOPPING IN NEUTRAL. THE CAR STALLED ABOUT SIX TIMES WHILE TRYING TO RESTART IT AT THE RED LIGHT - THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL WITH THE CLUTCH DOWN. I CALLED TO NOTIFY A VW DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR AND WAS ADVISED TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL (IT WAS FULL). ON 5/27/19, AT 965 MILES THE CAR STALLED WHILE IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DOWN AT A STOP SIGN. WE THEN TOOK A VIDEO OF THE VEHICLE STALLING AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH TO THE FLOOR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR STALLED TWICE ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS DOWN AT A RED LIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE AS A STALLED VEHICLE CAN BE REAR ENDED CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH!
Additional Notes:
ON 4/12/19, WE PURCHASED A NEW 2019 URANO GRAY GTI RABBIT EDITION MANUAL TRANSMISSION FROM A VW DEALERSHIP WITH 36 MILES. ON 5/14/19, AT 732 MILES THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT ON A MAJOR STREET WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. AT THE NEXT RED LIGHT THE CAR STALLED WHILE STOPPING IN NEUTRAL. THE CAR STALLED ABOUT SIX TIMES WHILE TRYING TO RESTART IT AT THE RED LIGHT - THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL WITH THE CLUTCH DOWN. I CALLED TO NOTIFY A VW DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR AND WAS ADVISED TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL (IT WAS FULL). ON 5/27/19, AT 965 MILES THE CAR STALLED WHILE IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DOWN AT A STOP SIGN. WE THEN TOOK A VIDEO OF THE VEHICLE STALLING AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH TO THE FLOOR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR STALLED TWICE ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS DOWN AT A RED LIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE AS A STALLED VEHICLE CAN BE REAR ENDED CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH!
Mfg Campaign: 11210201
Recall Date: May 27, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Mfg Campaign: 11209610
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Mfg Campaign: 11209610
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AS OF 5/23, THE CAR HAS 1,030 MILES ON IT. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT ABOUT 400-500 MILES AND THEN IT WENT AWAY, BUT RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING A FEW TIMES A DAY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COMING TO A STOP EITHER ALREADY IN NEUTRAL, AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL STALL, THERE IS NO JERKINESS AND THE ENGINE JUST SILENTLY SHUTS DOWN. WOULD BE HARD TO NOTICE IF EYES ARE NOT ON THE RPM, IT JUST DIES AND HITS 0 RPM.
Mfg Campaign: 11209610
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, E.G. COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. HAS HAPPENED 3X (SO FAR) IN THE FIRST 800 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR IS A 6MT. CAR HAS 900 MILES ON IT AS OF 5/24/2019.
Corrective Action:
STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, E.G. COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. HAS HAPPENED 3X (SO FAR) IN THE FIRST 800 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR IS A 6MT. CAR HAS 900 MILES ON IT AS OF 5/24/2019.
Additional Notes:
STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, E.G. COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. HAS HAPPENED 3X (SO FAR) IN THE FIRST 800 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR IS A 6MT. CAR HAS 900 MILES ON IT AS OF 5/24/2019.
Mfg Campaign: 11209734
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS. I HAVE A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI RABBIT EDITION WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL THAT WAS MANUFACTURED 12/18. WHEN I ROLL TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR HAS STALLED. TODAY WAS THE FIRST TIME IT STALLED WHILE BEING IN 1ST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. ONCE I AM COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THERE IS NO SHUTTERING, THE ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS. I HAVE A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI RABBIT EDITION WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL THAT WAS MANUFACTURED 12/18. WHEN I ROLL TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR HAS STALLED. TODAY WAS THE FIRST TIME IT STALLED WHILE BEING IN 1ST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. ONCE I AM COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THERE IS NO SHUTTERING, THE ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS. I HAVE A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI RABBIT EDITION WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL THAT WAS MANUFACTURED 12/18. WHEN I ROLL TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR HAS STALLED. TODAY WAS THE FIRST TIME IT STALLED WHILE BEING IN 1ST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. ONCE I AM COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THERE IS NO SHUTTERING, THE ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11209531
Recall Date: May 23, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS. I HAVE A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI RABBIT EDITION WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL THAT WAS MANUFACTURED 12/18. WHEN I ROLL TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR HAS STALLED. TODAY WAS THE FIRST TIME IT STALLED WHILE BEING IN 1ST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. ONCE I AM COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THERE IS NO SHUTTERING, THE ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS. I HAVE A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI RABBIT EDITION WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL THAT WAS MANUFACTURED 12/18. WHEN I ROLL TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR HAS STALLED. TODAY WAS THE FIRST TIME IT STALLED WHILE BEING IN 1ST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. ONCE I AM COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THERE IS NO SHUTTERING, THE ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS. I HAVE A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI RABBIT EDITION WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL THAT WAS MANUFACTURED 12/18. WHEN I ROLL TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR HAS STALLED. TODAY WAS THE FIRST TIME IT STALLED WHILE BEING IN 1ST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. ONCE I AM COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THERE IS NO SHUTTERING, THE ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11209531
Recall Date: May 23, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GTI SE STALLS AFTER I COME TO A STOP WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. IT HAS HAPPENED ~8 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (FOR 3 WEEKS). THERE ARE 650 MILES ON THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
MY 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GTI SE STALLS AFTER I COME TO A STOP WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. IT HAS HAPPENED ~8 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (FOR 3 WEEKS). THERE ARE 650 MILES ON THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
MY 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GTI SE STALLS AFTER I COME TO A STOP WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. IT HAS HAPPENED ~8 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (FOR 3 WEEKS). THERE ARE 650 MILES ON THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11209581
Recall Date: May 23, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GTI SE STALLS AFTER I COME TO A STOP WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. IT HAS HAPPENED ~8 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (FOR 3 WEEKS). THERE ARE 650 MILES ON THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
MY 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GTI SE STALLS AFTER I COME TO A STOP WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. IT HAS HAPPENED ~8 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (FOR 3 WEEKS). THERE ARE 650 MILES ON THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
MY 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GTI SE STALLS AFTER I COME TO A STOP WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. IT HAS HAPPENED ~8 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (FOR 3 WEEKS). THERE ARE 650 MILES ON THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11209581
Recall Date: May 23, 2019
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