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:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
PETITION FOR DEFECT INVESTIGATION INTO THE EXCESSIVE STALLING PROBLEM THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE 2019 VOLKWAGEN GTI SUFFER AS COMPARED TO SIMILAR CLASS AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE DRIVER SLOWS TO A STOP OR PREPARES TO MAKE A TURN WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE THEN TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *JS
Corrective Action:
PETITION FOR DEFECT INVESTIGATION INTO THE EXCESSIVE STALLING PROBLEM THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE 2019 VOLKWAGEN GTI SUFFER AS COMPARED TO SIMILAR CLASS AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE DRIVER SLOWS TO A STOP OR PREPARES TO MAKE A TURN WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE THEN TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *JS
Additional Notes:
PETITION FOR DEFECT INVESTIGATION INTO THE EXCESSIVE STALLING PROBLEM THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE 2019 VOLKWAGEN GTI SUFFER AS COMPARED TO SIMILAR CLASS AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE DRIVER SLOWS TO A STOP OR PREPARES TO MAKE A TURN WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE THEN TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11245721
Recall Date: Aug 21, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH IN POSITION, IT STALLED AND RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *AS *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH IN POSITION, IT STALLED AND RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *AS *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH IN POSITION, IT STALLED AND RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *AS *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11243194
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH IN POSITION, IT STALLED AND RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *AS *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH IN POSITION, IT STALLED AND RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *AS *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH IN POSITION, IT STALLED AND RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *AS *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11243194
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COCHRAN VOLKSWAGEN OF NORTH HILLS (11750 US-19, WEXFORD, PA 15090, (412) 245-4620) WHERE THEY RE-FLASHED THE ACU THREE TIMES WITH SOME DIFFICULTY ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163. *BF *AS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COCHRAN VOLKSWAGEN OF NORTH HILLS (11750 US-19, WEXFORD, PA 15090, (412) 245-4620) WHERE THEY RE-FLASHED THE ACU THREE TIMES WITH SOME DIFFICULTY ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163. *BF *AS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COCHRAN VOLKSWAGEN OF NORTH HILLS (11750 US-19, WEXFORD, PA 15090, (412) 245-4620) WHERE THEY RE-FLASHED THE ACU THREE TIMES WITH SOME DIFFICULTY ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163. *BF *AS
Mfg Campaign: 11242736
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COCHRAN VOLKSWAGEN OF NORTH HILLS (11750 US-19, WEXFORD, PA 15090, (412) 245-4620) WHERE THEY RE-FLASHED THE ACU THREE TIMES WITH SOME DIFFICULTY ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163. *BF *AS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COCHRAN VOLKSWAGEN OF NORTH HILLS (11750 US-19, WEXFORD, PA 15090, (412) 245-4620) WHERE THEY RE-FLASHED THE ACU THREE TIMES WITH SOME DIFFICULTY ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163. *BF *AS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING FROM HIGHWAY TO CITY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COCHRAN VOLKSWAGEN OF NORTH HILLS (11750 US-19, WEXFORD, PA 15090, (412) 245-4620) WHERE THEY RE-FLASHED THE ACU THREE TIMES WITH SOME DIFFICULTY ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163. *BF *AS
Mfg Campaign: 11242736
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE FAILURE SPECIFICALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) WHERE THE SOFTWARE AND THROTTLE BODY ADAPTATION SETTINGS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED BY A NEW WARRANTY WITH IT BEING PURCHASED ON JULY 21, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER AND ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE FAILURE SPECIFICALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) WHERE THE SOFTWARE AND THROTTLE BODY ADAPTATION SETTINGS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED BY A NEW WARRANTY WITH IT BEING PURCHASED ON JULY 21, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER AND ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE FAILURE SPECIFICALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) WHERE THE SOFTWARE AND THROTTLE BODY ADAPTATION SETTINGS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED BY A NEW WARRANTY WITH IT BEING PURCHASED ON JULY 21, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER AND ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Mfg Campaign: 11241008
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE FAILURE SPECIFICALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) WHERE THE SOFTWARE AND THROTTLE BODY ADAPTATION SETTINGS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED BY A NEW WARRANTY WITH IT BEING PURCHASED ON JULY 21, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER AND ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE FAILURE SPECIFICALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) WHERE THE SOFTWARE AND THROTTLE BODY ADAPTATION SETTINGS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED BY A NEW WARRANTY WITH IT BEING PURCHASED ON JULY 21, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER AND ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP. THE FAILURE SPECIFICALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) WHERE THE SOFTWARE AND THROTTLE BODY ADAPTATION SETTINGS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED BY A NEW WARRANTY WITH IT BEING PURCHASED ON JULY 21, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER AND ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Mfg Campaign: 11241008
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAMILTON VOLKSWAGEN (2200 NJ-33, HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ 08690, (609) 587-7600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ADAPTATION ECM NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 190628328, AND STARTED AN INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAMILTON VOLKSWAGEN (2200 NJ-33, HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ 08690, (609) 587-7600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ADAPTATION ECM NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 190628328, AND STARTED AN INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAMILTON VOLKSWAGEN (2200 NJ-33, HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ 08690, (609) 587-7600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ADAPTATION ECM NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 190628328, AND STARTED AN INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11241144
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Corrective Action:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Additional Notes:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Mfg Campaign: 11234932
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Corrective Action:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Additional Notes:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Mfg Campaign: 11234932
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Corrective Action:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Additional Notes:
WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL SOFT STALL AND REQUIRE A KEY TURN TO START THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. 6SPD MANUAL
Mfg Campaign: 11234932
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A 2019 GTI RABBIT EDITION 6MT. CAR STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL. ALSO STALLS STARTING FROM A STOP WHILE IN 1ST GEAR WITH CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED. CAR SHUTS OFF QUIETLY, DOESN'T SOUND/FEEL LIKE NORMAL STALLING. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND KNOW OF MANY OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A 2019 GTI RABBIT EDITION 6MT. CAR STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL. ALSO STALLS STARTING FROM A STOP WHILE IN 1ST GEAR WITH CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED. CAR SHUTS OFF QUIETLY, DOESN'T SOUND/FEEL LIKE NORMAL STALLING. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND KNOW OF MANY OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A 2019 GTI RABBIT EDITION 6MT. CAR STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN NEUTRAL. ALSO STALLS STARTING FROM A STOP WHILE IN 1ST GEAR WITH CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED. CAR SHUTS OFF QUIETLY, DOESN'T SOUND/FEEL LIKE NORMAL STALLING. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND KNOW OF MANY OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING.
Mfg Campaign: 11234523
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS UNPREDICTABLY, USUALLY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP BUT SOMETIMES JUST WHEN SLOWING DOWN. ISSUE OCCURS WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED OR IN NEUTRAL, OR WITH BOTH. HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE CAR WAS BRAND NEW.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS UNPREDICTABLY, USUALLY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP BUT SOMETIMES JUST WHEN SLOWING DOWN. ISSUE OCCURS WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED OR IN NEUTRAL, OR WITH BOTH. HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE CAR WAS BRAND NEW.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS UNPREDICTABLY, USUALLY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP BUT SOMETIMES JUST WHEN SLOWING DOWN. ISSUE OCCURS WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED OR IN NEUTRAL, OR WITH BOTH. HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE CAR WAS BRAND NEW.
Mfg Campaign: 11234663
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINE STALLED AFTER COMING TO A STOP WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINE STALLED AFTER COMING TO A STOP WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINE STALLED AFTER COMING TO A STOP WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11233885
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Corrective Action:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Additional Notes:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Mfg Campaign: 11233964
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Corrective Action:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Additional Notes:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Mfg Campaign: 11233964
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Corrective Action:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Additional Notes:
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND PRESSING ON CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR INTERMITTENTLY CUTS OFF POWER
Mfg Campaign: 11233964
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH MY 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI THAT I PURCHASED IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR. THE CAR STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED WHILE COASTING LOW SPEEDS, GENERALLY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT/SIGN OR SOMETIMES EVEN WHILE IN NEUTRAL. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE THAT STARTED LAST WEEK WHEN THE CAR HAD ~980 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT I AM NOT IN THE LEAST COMFORTABLE WITH AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN AN INTERSECTION.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH MY 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI THAT I PURCHASED IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR. THE CAR STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED WHILE COASTING LOW SPEEDS, GENERALLY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT/SIGN OR SOMETIMES EVEN WHILE IN NEUTRAL. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE THAT STARTED LAST WEEK WHEN THE CAR HAD ~980 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT I AM NOT IN THE LEAST COMFORTABLE WITH AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN AN INTERSECTION.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH MY 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI THAT I PURCHASED IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR. THE CAR STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED WHILE COASTING LOW SPEEDS, GENERALLY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT/SIGN OR SOMETIMES EVEN WHILE IN NEUTRAL. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE THAT STARTED LAST WEEK WHEN THE CAR HAD ~980 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT I AM NOT IN THE LEAST COMFORTABLE WITH AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN AN INTERSECTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11234013
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED WHILE COASTING AT LOW SPEEDS, GENERALLY APPROACHING A STOP (E.G. TRAFFIC LIGHT). RECURRING ISSUE. CAR ALSO STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE IN NEUTRAL WITH CLUTCH RELEASED WHEN COASTING AT LOW SPEEDS. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR ENGINE TO TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS.
Corrective Action:
CAR STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED WHILE COASTING AT LOW SPEEDS, GENERALLY APPROACHING A STOP (E.G. TRAFFIC LIGHT). RECURRING ISSUE. CAR ALSO STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE IN NEUTRAL WITH CLUTCH RELEASED WHEN COASTING AT LOW SPEEDS. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR ENGINE TO TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS.
Additional Notes:
CAR STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED WHILE COASTING AT LOW SPEEDS, GENERALLY APPROACHING A STOP (E.G. TRAFFIC LIGHT). RECURRING ISSUE. CAR ALSO STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE IN NEUTRAL WITH CLUTCH RELEASED WHEN COASTING AT LOW SPEEDS. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR ENGINE TO TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS.
Mfg Campaign: 11232667
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP DESPITE BEING IN NEUTRAL. THE STALL IS GENTLE (NOT SUDDEN). EACH TIME, THE COOLANT AND OIL TEMPERATURE WERE AT REGULAR OPERATING TEMPERATURES (WARMED UP, NOT COLD). THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES THUS FAR, AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, 120 MILES, AND 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS CAR IS WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP DESPITE BEING IN NEUTRAL. THE STALL IS GENTLE (NOT SUDDEN). EACH TIME, THE COOLANT AND OIL TEMPERATURE WERE AT REGULAR OPERATING TEMPERATURES (WARMED UP, NOT COLD). THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES THUS FAR, AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, 120 MILES, AND 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS CAR IS WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP DESPITE BEING IN NEUTRAL. THE STALL IS GENTLE (NOT SUDDEN). EACH TIME, THE COOLANT AND OIL TEMPERATURE WERE AT REGULAR OPERATING TEMPERATURES (WARMED UP, NOT COLD). THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES THUS FAR, AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, 120 MILES, AND 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS CAR IS WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Mfg Campaign: 11232214
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2019
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