Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
12 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 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection."
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: 90W7
Recall Date: Sep 6, 2023
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 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
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: 40P1
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
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: 01D7
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2019
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 (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
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: 69Y7
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 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: 42J2/42J3
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
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: 90L3 / 90L4
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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: 94L1
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2018
Consumer Complaints
724 ComplaintsVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE THE 2019 JETTA SEL PREMIUM THAT INCLUDES THE BEATS AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE. THE SPEAKERS RATTLE AND SOUND BLOWN STARTING AT JUST BELOW 50% VOLUME. I AM AT THE DEALER AND THEY ARE INSPECTING THE ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON PUBLIC FORUMS. IT SEEMS AS IF THE STEREO HEAD UNIT IS TOO POWERFUL FOR THE SPEAKERS OR IS IMPROPERLY ALLOCATING POWER TO THE SPEAKERS INSTEAD OF THE SUBWOOFER. IT IS DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT WHATEVER THE ISSUE IS. THIS OCCURS ON FM RADIO, SATELLITE RADIO OR IPHONE APPLE MUSIC VIA CARPLAY.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE THE 2019 JETTA SEL PREMIUM THAT INCLUDES THE BEATS AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE. THE SPEAKERS RATTLE AND SOUND BLOWN STARTING AT JUST BELOW 50% VOLUME. I AM AT THE DEALER AND THEY ARE INSPECTING THE ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON PUBLIC FORUMS. IT SEEMS AS IF THE STEREO HEAD UNIT IS TOO POWERFUL FOR THE SPEAKERS OR IS IMPROPERLY ALLOCATING POWER TO THE SPEAKERS INSTEAD OF THE SUBWOOFER. IT IS DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT WHATEVER THE ISSUE IS. THIS OCCURS ON FM RADIO, SATELLITE RADIO OR IPHONE APPLE MUSIC VIA CARPLAY.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE THE 2019 JETTA SEL PREMIUM THAT INCLUDES THE BEATS AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE. THE SPEAKERS RATTLE AND SOUND BLOWN STARTING AT JUST BELOW 50% VOLUME. I AM AT THE DEALER AND THEY ARE INSPECTING THE ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON PUBLIC FORUMS. IT SEEMS AS IF THE STEREO HEAD UNIT IS TOO POWERFUL FOR THE SPEAKERS OR IS IMPROPERLY ALLOCATING POWER TO THE SPEAKERS INSTEAD OF THE SUBWOOFER. IT IS DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT WHATEVER THE ISSUE IS. THIS OCCURS ON FM RADIO, SATELLITE RADIO OR IPHONE APPLE MUSIC VIA CARPLAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11289007
Recall Date: Dec 14, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Corrective Action:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Additional Notes:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Mfg Campaign: 11288963
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Corrective Action:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Additional Notes:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Mfg Campaign: 11288963
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Corrective Action:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Additional Notes:
SINCE DAY ONE CAR IS SHAKING LIKE A BOAT, WHEN I DRIVE IT ON A HIGHWAY MAKING IT NOT STABLE. BRAKES SQUEAK AND I SEE SIGNS ON THE BRAKE DISK.I AM WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN I PARK. WHEN I SWITCH AGAIN TO DRIVE, IT IS COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITSELF, KEY IS INSIDE AND I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN START THE CAR AGAIN. AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY VW SAID THEY HAVE BETTER 8 ZONES AIR CONDITION. I HAD OIL LAMP AROUND 5000-6000 MILES THEY SAID THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS TILL 10 000 MILES. I HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING, I AM LOOSING POWER. I HAVE GRINDING SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHEN I DRIVE, SLOW RESPONSE. THE ENGINE IS GIVING ME LAG WHEN I AM AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, VIBRATION AND SHAKING. I MAKE MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA TO TOW AND FIX MY CAR THAT I LEASED. I EXPLAIN THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I AM NOT FEELING SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN HALF YEAR AND NOT ONE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Mfg Campaign: 11288963
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GRINDING NOISE WHILE CHANGING GEARS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO THE DEALER WHO WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER GOT A SECOND OPINION, WHO ADVISED THERE MAY BE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. *JS
Corrective Action:
2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GRINDING NOISE WHILE CHANGING GEARS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO THE DEALER WHO WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER GOT A SECOND OPINION, WHO ADVISED THERE MAY BE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. *JS
Additional Notes:
2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GRINDING NOISE WHILE CHANGING GEARS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO THE DEALER WHO WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER GOT A SECOND OPINION, WHO ADVISED THERE MAY BE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11287332
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
EVERYTIME I ACCELERATE PAST 40KM MY VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE. I CAN BE ON ANY TERRAIN AND IN ANY DRIVING MODE AND IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THEN SECOND I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2019.
Corrective Action:
EVERYTIME I ACCELERATE PAST 40KM MY VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE. I CAN BE ON ANY TERRAIN AND IN ANY DRIVING MODE AND IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THEN SECOND I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2019.
Additional Notes:
EVERYTIME I ACCELERATE PAST 40KM MY VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE. I CAN BE ON ANY TERRAIN AND IN ANY DRIVING MODE AND IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THEN SECOND I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2019.
Mfg Campaign: 11288055
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
EVERYTIME I ACCELERATE PAST 40KM MY VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE. I CAN BE ON ANY TERRAIN AND IN ANY DRIVING MODE AND IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THEN SECOND I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2019.
Corrective Action:
EVERYTIME I ACCELERATE PAST 40KM MY VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE. I CAN BE ON ANY TERRAIN AND IN ANY DRIVING MODE AND IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THEN SECOND I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2019.
Additional Notes:
EVERYTIME I ACCELERATE PAST 40KM MY VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE. I CAN BE ON ANY TERRAIN AND IN ANY DRIVING MODE AND IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND NEITHER WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THEN SECOND I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2019.
Mfg Campaign: 11288055
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE PROXIMITY SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH, DESPITE BEING THE ONLY CAR IN A FREEWAY ENTRY LANE. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, OR IN BACK OF ME, BUT MY VEHICLE'S SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR BEGAN TO BREAK AS IF PREPARING FOR A COLLISION. CAR NEVER STOPPED COMPLETELY, SINCE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. SENSORS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON DASHBOARD FOR A MINUTE. I'M NOT SURE OF WHAT CAUSES THIS, PERHAPS THE EQUIPPED VEHICLE SOFTWARE ISN'T CLEAR OF BUGS, OR SENSORS COULD HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTION.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE PROXIMITY SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH, DESPITE BEING THE ONLY CAR IN A FREEWAY ENTRY LANE. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, OR IN BACK OF ME, BUT MY VEHICLE'S SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR BEGAN TO BREAK AS IF PREPARING FOR A COLLISION. CAR NEVER STOPPED COMPLETELY, SINCE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. SENSORS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON DASHBOARD FOR A MINUTE. I'M NOT SURE OF WHAT CAUSES THIS, PERHAPS THE EQUIPPED VEHICLE SOFTWARE ISN'T CLEAR OF BUGS, OR SENSORS COULD HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTION.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE PROXIMITY SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH, DESPITE BEING THE ONLY CAR IN A FREEWAY ENTRY LANE. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, OR IN BACK OF ME, BUT MY VEHICLE'S SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR BEGAN TO BREAK AS IF PREPARING FOR A COLLISION. CAR NEVER STOPPED COMPLETELY, SINCE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. SENSORS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON DASHBOARD FOR A MINUTE. I'M NOT SURE OF WHAT CAUSES THIS, PERHAPS THE EQUIPPED VEHICLE SOFTWARE ISN'T CLEAR OF BUGS, OR SENSORS COULD HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11287736
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE PROXIMITY SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH, DESPITE BEING THE ONLY CAR IN A FREEWAY ENTRY LANE. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, OR IN BACK OF ME, BUT MY VEHICLE'S SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR BEGAN TO BREAK AS IF PREPARING FOR A COLLISION. CAR NEVER STOPPED COMPLETELY, SINCE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. SENSORS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON DASHBOARD FOR A MINUTE. I'M NOT SURE OF WHAT CAUSES THIS, PERHAPS THE EQUIPPED VEHICLE SOFTWARE ISN'T CLEAR OF BUGS, OR SENSORS COULD HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTION.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE PROXIMITY SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH, DESPITE BEING THE ONLY CAR IN A FREEWAY ENTRY LANE. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, OR IN BACK OF ME, BUT MY VEHICLE'S SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR BEGAN TO BREAK AS IF PREPARING FOR A COLLISION. CAR NEVER STOPPED COMPLETELY, SINCE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. SENSORS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON DASHBOARD FOR A MINUTE. I'M NOT SURE OF WHAT CAUSES THIS, PERHAPS THE EQUIPPED VEHICLE SOFTWARE ISN'T CLEAR OF BUGS, OR SENSORS COULD HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTION.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE PROXIMITY SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH, DESPITE BEING THE ONLY CAR IN A FREEWAY ENTRY LANE. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, OR IN BACK OF ME, BUT MY VEHICLE'S SENSORS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR BEGAN TO BREAK AS IF PREPARING FOR A COLLISION. CAR NEVER STOPPED COMPLETELY, SINCE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. SENSORS CONTINUED TO FLASH ON DASHBOARD FOR A MINUTE. I'M NOT SURE OF WHAT CAUSES THIS, PERHAPS THE EQUIPPED VEHICLE SOFTWARE ISN'T CLEAR OF BUGS, OR SENSORS COULD HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11287736
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A 2019 VW JETTA SE AUTOMATIC WITH 38 MILES ON OCTOBER 11, 2019 ONE MONTH LATER AS I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY TO WORKING HEARD AND FELT A GRINDING, SOUNDING LIKE IT CARNE FROM THE ENGINE. I DIDN'T WANT TO JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS SO I CONTINUED DRIVING BUT IT SOUNDS A BIT LOUDER SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME 4 DAYS LATER THE SOUND IS NORMAL. I'M NOT COMFORTABLE THOUGH. I READ UP ON THIS AND THERE'S A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. NOW I'M AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY. I TRADED IN MY CHEVY TAHOE AND THAT WAS A GREAT VEHICLE. I HAVE A WARRANTY AND I JUST WANT IT FIXED. FEELS LIKE I'M GETTING THE BRUSH OFF.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A 2019 VW JETTA SE AUTOMATIC WITH 38 MILES ON OCTOBER 11, 2019 ONE MONTH LATER AS I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY TO WORKING HEARD AND FELT A GRINDING, SOUNDING LIKE IT CARNE FROM THE ENGINE. I DIDN'T WANT TO JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS SO I CONTINUED DRIVING BUT IT SOUNDS A BIT LOUDER SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME 4 DAYS LATER THE SOUND IS NORMAL. I'M NOT COMFORTABLE THOUGH. I READ UP ON THIS AND THERE'S A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. NOW I'M AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY. I TRADED IN MY CHEVY TAHOE AND THAT WAS A GREAT VEHICLE. I HAVE A WARRANTY AND I JUST WANT IT FIXED. FEELS LIKE I'M GETTING THE BRUSH OFF.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A 2019 VW JETTA SE AUTOMATIC WITH 38 MILES ON OCTOBER 11, 2019 ONE MONTH LATER AS I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY TO WORKING HEARD AND FELT A GRINDING, SOUNDING LIKE IT CARNE FROM THE ENGINE. I DIDN'T WANT TO JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS SO I CONTINUED DRIVING BUT IT SOUNDS A BIT LOUDER SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME 4 DAYS LATER THE SOUND IS NORMAL. I'M NOT COMFORTABLE THOUGH. I READ UP ON THIS AND THERE'S A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. NOW I'M AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY. I TRADED IN MY CHEVY TAHOE AND THAT WAS A GREAT VEHICLE. I HAVE A WARRANTY AND I JUST WANT IT FIXED. FEELS LIKE I'M GETTING THE BRUSH OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11287390
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Corrective Action:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Additional Notes:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Mfg Campaign: 11282644
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Corrective Action:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Additional Notes:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Mfg Campaign: 11282644
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Corrective Action:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Additional Notes:
THE WIPERS SCREECH WHEN OPERATING HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WRONG GEAR IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOMETIMES SLIGHT METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (CAN ONLY HE HEARD FROM THE OUTSIDE). ENGINE HAS SOFT HISSING NOISE AND SHAKES A LITTLE WHEN THE RUNNING COLD (CAN BE ONLY HEARD FROM OUTSIDE) . THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. CAR SHAKES WHEN REVERSING WITH GAS.
Mfg Campaign: 11282644
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 25-40 MPH AND IT CHANGES GEAR. IT DOES IT IN THE CITY OR HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 25-40 MPH AND IT CHANGES GEAR. IT DOES IT IN THE CITY OR HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 25-40 MPH AND IT CHANGES GEAR. IT DOES IT IN THE CITY OR HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11282282
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2019 VW JETTA GLI AND THE CAR STALLED WHILE I WENT COMING TO A STOP OR PREPARING TO TURN, EVEN WITH THE CLUTCH PRESSED AND THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT HAPPENS LIKE 5 TIMES PER DAY
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2019 VW JETTA GLI AND THE CAR STALLED WHILE I WENT COMING TO A STOP OR PREPARING TO TURN, EVEN WITH THE CLUTCH PRESSED AND THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT HAPPENS LIKE 5 TIMES PER DAY
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2019 VW JETTA GLI AND THE CAR STALLED WHILE I WENT COMING TO A STOP OR PREPARING TO TURN, EVEN WITH THE CLUTCH PRESSED AND THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT HAPPENS LIKE 5 TIMES PER DAY
Mfg Campaign: 11281930
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WILL STALL AT TIMES WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, OR WHEN COASTING IN NEUTRAL, WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. VW DEALER RESET ECU ADAPTATIONS. ISSUE STILL REMAINS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WILL STALL AT TIMES WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, OR WHEN COASTING IN NEUTRAL, WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. VW DEALER RESET ECU ADAPTATIONS. ISSUE STILL REMAINS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WILL STALL AT TIMES WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, OR WHEN COASTING IN NEUTRAL, WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. VW DEALER RESET ECU ADAPTATIONS. ISSUE STILL REMAINS.
Mfg Campaign: 11281546
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN GRABBING THINGS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW, PUSHING YOUR BODY AGAINST THE DOOR WITH KEYS IN A POCKET MAY COST THE VEHICLE TO THINK THAT YOU ARE PUSHING ON THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HENCE CLOSING THE WINDOWS WHEN YOU ARE RETRIEVING THINGS INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS TAKE TOO LONG OF A TIME TO SENSE THAT SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE WINDOWS AND HURT WHOEVER IS RETRIEVING ITEMS.
Corrective Action:
WHEN GRABBING THINGS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW, PUSHING YOUR BODY AGAINST THE DOOR WITH KEYS IN A POCKET MAY COST THE VEHICLE TO THINK THAT YOU ARE PUSHING ON THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HENCE CLOSING THE WINDOWS WHEN YOU ARE RETRIEVING THINGS INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS TAKE TOO LONG OF A TIME TO SENSE THAT SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE WINDOWS AND HURT WHOEVER IS RETRIEVING ITEMS.
Additional Notes:
WHEN GRABBING THINGS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW, PUSHING YOUR BODY AGAINST THE DOOR WITH KEYS IN A POCKET MAY COST THE VEHICLE TO THINK THAT YOU ARE PUSHING ON THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HENCE CLOSING THE WINDOWS WHEN YOU ARE RETRIEVING THINGS INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS TAKE TOO LONG OF A TIME TO SENSE THAT SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE WINDOWS AND HURT WHOEVER IS RETRIEVING ITEMS.
Mfg Campaign: 11279327
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN GRABBING THINGS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW, PUSHING YOUR BODY AGAINST THE DOOR WITH KEYS IN A POCKET MAY COST THE VEHICLE TO THINK THAT YOU ARE PUSHING ON THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HENCE CLOSING THE WINDOWS WHEN YOU ARE RETRIEVING THINGS INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS TAKE TOO LONG OF A TIME TO SENSE THAT SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE WINDOWS AND HURT WHOEVER IS RETRIEVING ITEMS.
Corrective Action:
WHEN GRABBING THINGS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW, PUSHING YOUR BODY AGAINST THE DOOR WITH KEYS IN A POCKET MAY COST THE VEHICLE TO THINK THAT YOU ARE PUSHING ON THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HENCE CLOSING THE WINDOWS WHEN YOU ARE RETRIEVING THINGS INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS TAKE TOO LONG OF A TIME TO SENSE THAT SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE WINDOWS AND HURT WHOEVER IS RETRIEVING ITEMS.
Additional Notes:
WHEN GRABBING THINGS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW, PUSHING YOUR BODY AGAINST THE DOOR WITH KEYS IN A POCKET MAY COST THE VEHICLE TO THINK THAT YOU ARE PUSHING ON THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HENCE CLOSING THE WINDOWS WHEN YOU ARE RETRIEVING THINGS INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS TAKE TOO LONG OF A TIME TO SENSE THAT SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE WINDOWS AND HURT WHOEVER IS RETRIEVING ITEMS.
Mfg Campaign: 11279327
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
EVERY SENSE I BOUGHT MY JETTA OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS IT STALLS OUT WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THE RPMS WILL GO UP BUT THEN DROP IMMEDIATELY. IT'S HAPPENED QUITE A FEW TIMES. I'VE CALLED MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY OTHER ISSUES LIKE THIS. IT STALLED OUT TWICE ON MY WHEN DRIVING HOME THE OTHER NIGHT IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED A FEW DIFFERENT TIMES TO THE POINT I'M SCARED TO DRIVE WITH MY NEPHEWS IN THE CAR. WHEN I'M SLOWING DOWN I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH AND THE RPMS WITH SHOOT UP AND THEN STALL OUT IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I GIVE IT MORE THROTTLE OR NOT. THE SAME THING HAPPENS WHEN I'M STARTING FROM A START AT LOW SPEED. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY ON CITY STREET. HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC.
Corrective Action:
EVERY SENSE I BOUGHT MY JETTA OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS IT STALLS OUT WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THE RPMS WILL GO UP BUT THEN DROP IMMEDIATELY. IT'S HAPPENED QUITE A FEW TIMES. I'VE CALLED MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY OTHER ISSUES LIKE THIS. IT STALLED OUT TWICE ON MY WHEN DRIVING HOME THE OTHER NIGHT IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED A FEW DIFFERENT TIMES TO THE POINT I'M SCARED TO DRIVE WITH MY NEPHEWS IN THE CAR. WHEN I'M SLOWING DOWN I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH AND THE RPMS WITH SHOOT UP AND THEN STALL OUT IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I GIVE IT MORE THROTTLE OR NOT. THE SAME THING HAPPENS WHEN I'M STARTING FROM A START AT LOW SPEED. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY ON CITY STREET. HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC.
Additional Notes:
EVERY SENSE I BOUGHT MY JETTA OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS IT STALLS OUT WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THE RPMS WILL GO UP BUT THEN DROP IMMEDIATELY. IT'S HAPPENED QUITE A FEW TIMES. I'VE CALLED MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY OTHER ISSUES LIKE THIS. IT STALLED OUT TWICE ON MY WHEN DRIVING HOME THE OTHER NIGHT IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED A FEW DIFFERENT TIMES TO THE POINT I'M SCARED TO DRIVE WITH MY NEPHEWS IN THE CAR. WHEN I'M SLOWING DOWN I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH AND THE RPMS WITH SHOOT UP AND THEN STALL OUT IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I GIVE IT MORE THROTTLE OR NOT. THE SAME THING HAPPENS WHEN I'M STARTING FROM A START AT LOW SPEED. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY ON CITY STREET. HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC.
Mfg Campaign: 11279232
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
INTERIOR AMBIENT LIGHTING ISSUE ON 2019 JETTA GLI AUTOBAHN: THE AMBIENT LIGHTS INCONSISTENTLY LIGHT UP DURING SOME STARTS. IN SOME CASES, NONE COME ON. IN OTHER CASES, SOME # OF THE 6 ZONES WILL COME ON. ATTACHED ARE PICS WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTING ZONES ARE OFF WHILE ALL OTHERS ARE LIT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE WITHOUT ANY RESOLUTION. THE FIRST TIME ONE LED WAS OUT (IN FRONT OF THE SHIFTER). AT 4K MILES, LED LIGHTS SHOULD NOT BE BURNING OUT. OTHER THAN THAT, THE INCONSISTENT LIGHTING IS STILL OCCURRING SPORADICALLY, AND THE DEALER STATES THERE ARE NO FAULTS DETECTED, SO NOTHING THEY CAN DO.
Corrective Action:
INTERIOR AMBIENT LIGHTING ISSUE ON 2019 JETTA GLI AUTOBAHN: THE AMBIENT LIGHTS INCONSISTENTLY LIGHT UP DURING SOME STARTS. IN SOME CASES, NONE COME ON. IN OTHER CASES, SOME # OF THE 6 ZONES WILL COME ON. ATTACHED ARE PICS WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTING ZONES ARE OFF WHILE ALL OTHERS ARE LIT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE WITHOUT ANY RESOLUTION. THE FIRST TIME ONE LED WAS OUT (IN FRONT OF THE SHIFTER). AT 4K MILES, LED LIGHTS SHOULD NOT BE BURNING OUT. OTHER THAN THAT, THE INCONSISTENT LIGHTING IS STILL OCCURRING SPORADICALLY, AND THE DEALER STATES THERE ARE NO FAULTS DETECTED, SO NOTHING THEY CAN DO.
Additional Notes:
INTERIOR AMBIENT LIGHTING ISSUE ON 2019 JETTA GLI AUTOBAHN: THE AMBIENT LIGHTS INCONSISTENTLY LIGHT UP DURING SOME STARTS. IN SOME CASES, NONE COME ON. IN OTHER CASES, SOME # OF THE 6 ZONES WILL COME ON. ATTACHED ARE PICS WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTING ZONES ARE OFF WHILE ALL OTHERS ARE LIT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE WITHOUT ANY RESOLUTION. THE FIRST TIME ONE LED WAS OUT (IN FRONT OF THE SHIFTER). AT 4K MILES, LED LIGHTS SHOULD NOT BE BURNING OUT. OTHER THAN THAT, THE INCONSISTENT LIGHTING IS STILL OCCURRING SPORADICALLY, AND THE DEALER STATES THERE ARE NO FAULTS DETECTED, SO NOTHING THEY CAN DO.
Mfg Campaign: 11279285
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2019
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