2011 Volkswagen Golf: check engine light

Filed Sep 11, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

Lighting check engine . I couldn't pass inspection on my vw due to: code p0106. Manifold absolute/barometric. Pressure ctrl. Range/performance

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

Check engine and glow plug light came on, the car eventually would only run at around 50% power. After driving for another 20 miles it eventually shut down. Vw conducted a diagnostic and told me the hpfp was damaged and that debris made its way into the engine. Also the particulate filter and catalytic converter needed replacement. The car has 130k and has never had a gasoline incident. I expected the tdi to make it a lot longer than this.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Engine · 12,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen golf. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and the service engine soon warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the inter-cooler had ice inside the hoses. The dealer repaired the inter-cooler with a new kit; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Fuel system · 58,500 miles · AL

Check engine light came on. Took vehicle to an independent repair shop and after it was checked out mechanic stated the fuel pump and fuel system were contaminated with metal shavings. Mechanic advised that the engine could stall and not restart at any time if repairs were not made. Took the vehicle to the local volkswagen dealership and received the same diagnosis. Dealership service manager stated that the repairs were not covered under warranty but nonetheless that volkswagen would repair the fuel system at no cost. Vw dealership suggested that the vehicle had been misfueled, leading to the fuel pump failure. That was not the case. The vehicle has never been fueled with anything but diesel fuel.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 100,989 miles · PA

Hello-firstly I am canadian with a vehicle purchased "brand new" from erie pa. On thurs sept 4/14 at 6:30pm traveling home from work my vehicle lost majority of power (dropped to barely moving) and then complete power approximately 1 mile from when the problem happened-the check engine light was blinking rapidly-the car was struggling-buckling-kicking back at the attempts to move. I came to a complete stop in a busy stretch of highway and was narrowly missed by several cars and a transport truck. I was dead in the water and could not exit my vehicle. I did not know what had happened to my vehicle as there was no issue with my car and I have maintained my vehicle to standards outlined by vw. My vehicle was towed to a local vw dealership and I did not receive a full quote for the scope of work needing to be done for two business days. I was told there are metal shards in my hpfp. I was told that the entire fuel system - injectors - pump and all the parts from front to back needs to be replaced. The cost is $7500+tax (cnd). I have now been in a rental vehicle for 7 days and the parts are expected today (sept 10/14)? I've been told it will take 22 hrs. I have asked for all the parts back. After reading many blog posts about hpfp failures on line in both the us and cnd I am perplexed why a total recall has not been placed on vw. I am out of warranty but this issue has been acknowledged and apparent to vw for years. I called vwoa but they do not recognize "the car" and neither does vw cnd. I have driven vw tdi's since '01 and know diesel fuel-this was not misfueled. Vw knows there is a problem. I am devastated as I can not afford this repair-I can not afford to buy another car-I can not sell this car without repairing it. I feel vwoa and canada and germany are all liable for negligence regarding safety. I could have been killed on thurs sept 4/14.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 38,000 miles · CA

While driving at approx 75 MPH in the fast lane of an interstate freeway my 2011 vw golf tdi shut off. Without warning, the glow plug lamp began flashing and check engine note came on the dash. At the same time the car lost all power and began running very rough. While negotiating traffic in an attempt to pull over (quite dangerous without power and tractor trailers now passing my slowing car) the car shut off taking the power brakes and power steering with it. I was able to safely get off the highway due to the wide shoulder in that area but this would have been another story had this happened in an area with no shoulder or safe pull off. My car has been properly maintained at service intervals and fueled from name brand, high volume filling stations. Vws own tests of my car indicated no fault of my own and nothing amiss in the fuel but rather catastrophic failure of a high pressure pump which displaced metal into the fuel system. This sort of failure is common enough (noted in a simple internet search) and flat out dangerous when it occurs at speed since the car gave no indications that it was going to shut off at speed (and fail to restart without being towed to the dealer). Worse yet, vw is aware of this issue with the tdi diesels but has stopped short of issuing a recall to install new parts that will not fail so soon and without warning. The car was fixed under warranty (car has only 38,000 miles) however they replaced the parts with the same failure prone parts. Web anecdotes from others with similar failures have noted that it happens in hotter areas (90-100 degree temps). This was my experience as well as I was in the middle of a long drive in 100 degree temps.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · CA

Stalled while traveling full speed on the freeway in the desert, glow plug light and check engine light came on, was almost hit by several trucks while attempting to coast to the nearest off ramp 1/4 mi away, at the end of the off ramp vehicle stalled, again almost hit by several more vehicles. We were able to push the car off middle of the offramp to the side of the road. Dealer states high pressure fuel pump failure, known issue with my make/model/year of vehicle. Stalling on freeway is a very dangerous issue. Many owners have had multiple failures of this part as it wasn't designed properly for us diesel specs (was designed for europe.) vw needs to address this issue. This was not an issue of misfueling, I have only used diesel from brand name stations, your current investigation blaming this on misfueling is incorrect, it is clearly a part defect. The latest redesigned part for the 2013 model year has had failures as well (third redesign of part.)

Filed Apr 6, 2014 · Fuel system · 26,350 miles · WA

Last week, the engine light came on again in my golf tdi the way it had a year ago when the fuel pump failed. I took it in again and was told the possibility it was a fuel pump issue again after they replaced the entire thing brand new last summer was close to zero. However, I received a call that afternoon saying once again the fuel pump was having problems due to "dirty diesel." last summer after the car was repaired I was told only to go to shell and chevron. I have only gone to the same chevron station this entire time and the problem occurred again. I was told by the dealer mechanic that dirty diesel is a rampant problem in the pacific nw and that it was not a good idea that I only went to one gas station and that I should try others. I was also told, I "barely" drove the thing as it only had 5000 miles added on it since last summer. He said diesel can grow bacteria and that he would put additives in my current tank and then my next tank I should add another bottle of additives. How this solves the problem long term I have no idea. So apparently I was sold a vehicle with a fuel pump that a) can not handle the diesel quality in the entire pacific nw region I live in and b) must drive at a certain pace/rate to keep the fuel pump clean. I am going to try and sell the vehicle as soon as I can find a replacement as this seems like an inherent flaw in the car that will never go away since they continue to replace it with the same faulty fuel pump.

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 19,000 miles · WA

Engine light coming and going, lurching intermittently upon acceleration. Took it into the dealer 3 times since march 2013 after it started happening in feb 2013. Today received a call from the service dept at the dealer claiming there is sediment throughout the fuel system due to dirty diesel which the filters can not catch. He stated the entire fuel system will need to be replaced. Told me to call my insurance agent to get him involved despite the fact that the car is under a 7 year warranty and this apparently has happened to many other tdi hpfps and is not due to the issue of the quality of diesel fuel.

Filed May 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 30,800 miles · NV

Engine warning light, loss of power, engine stall. Dealer said fuel pump failed, contaminated complete fuel system. Entire fuel system must be replaced. *tr ## VIN failed ##

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Fuel system · 9,114 miles · UT

When accelerating onto the highway, the check engine light flashed "service engine immediately" and the glow plug light flashed. Vw service was called, they indicated that the car should not be driven. It was towed to the nearest dealership where they indicated that the fuel pressure was too low. They replaced the fuel pressure regulator with no improvement. They then indicated that the high pressure fuel pump was faulty and replace the pump (part number 03l130755a), the pipe (03l130235s), seal (n 90451902), valve (057130764h).

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Fuel system · 13,922 miles · CA

As I was driving down the highway, the car lost power and the diesel engine light came on. My fuel injector had failed,shooting metal shaving throughout the system. Volkswagen replaced the entire fuel system.