Volkswagen Golf engine failure problems

Filed Nov 5, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · AL

My EPC light began to appear randomly in early 2024. I received a recall notice on the gear shift trim around the same time, so called Jack Ingram VW in Montgomery to schedule a time for them to fix it (and also ensure they had the part). I asked them to also check on why the EPC light was coming on. Brought in my car on 2/28/24. Service Dept then tells me they weren't sure what was causing the EPC light to come on, and they didn't have the gear shift trim part. They quoted me a lot of work to do, which I wasn't prepared financially to have completed. EPC light continued to appear at random. Each time it did, my car would shake and it would feel like I was losing control of the vehicle. I received another recall notice for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank. When I called Jack Ingram VW to schedule this work, I asked if this had anything to do with my EPC light coming on. They weren't sure. The recall work for both the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank and the gear shift trim were completed on 8/28/24. Car worked fine until about a month later and the EPC light came on again. Called another VW mechanic in Montgomery (Powell's Automotive) to see if they can fix it. On 9/20/24 they replaced battery, spark plugs, ignition coil, and did an oil change. Worked great until [XXX] when my engine failed and left me stranded in the road. There were no warning lights prior to the engine failing. Could not restart car. Had it towed to Powell's who could not fix it, then to Jack Ingram VW. I asked them if this had anything to do with the recall work that was done. They said this would be the first if it was. They told me the in tank fuel pump needed replacing. Work completed 10/25/24. How can they work on the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank and not get a diagnostic that the in tank fuel pump was failing? I've already paid a lot of money to try to resolve the issue, and my EPC light is still coming on. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 25, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · AZ

Vehicle EPC light comes on dash. OBD code is "P00AF00 - Turbocharger Boost Control "A" Module". This error causes sudden loss of power and loss of driver assistance (forward collision assist, blind spot assist, cruise control, etc.). Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Upon checking turbo charger, the wastegate actuator arm is seized up, keeping the wastegate from functioning properly, failing to maintain boost pressure and entering limp mode causing sudden loss of power and acceleration. This has happened while on the roadway, attempting to merge into highway traffic, change lanes & pass other vehicles. This caused the vehicle behind me to close the distance very rapidly almost resulting in multiple rear end collisions. The vehicle has not been inspected by others, yet. The only warning that came on was when it first did it. I had a sudden loss of power, a warning beep from the dash and the EPC light illuminated. It fixed itself after a few moments then occured again. It is now stuck with this error and will not operate accordingly.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 40 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen golf. While the vehicle was stationary at a stop sign, it stalled, shut off, and the steering wheel seized. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. Riverside volkswagen (8330 indiana ave d, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 509-2100) was called and stated that they would attempt to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen golf. While driving 5-15 MPH, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, manually restarted the engine, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to suntrup volkswagen (6000 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63123, (314) 892-8200) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Engine · 175 miles · FL

After driving the car for 30 or so minutes on both city and highway streets, my new gli with 800 miles on the odometer will intermittently stall when coming to a stop. This engine stall happens when the clutch is to the floor and in gear and sometimes with the clutch out and in neutral. It is a very gentle stall - nothing like the lurching that occurs during a typical stall, in fact there have been times when I didn't notice the engine died. After the occurrence of the first stall it usually continues to happen at each subsequent stop for the rest of that particular driving trip. The car returns to normal after sitting for along period of time. This issue has happened on three separate occasions over the first month of ownership.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Brakes · 5,345 miles · FL

Brakes seized.

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Engine · 300 miles · MN

Vehicle had 300 miles on engine when low oil pressure indicator registered. Cause was metal shavings in oil, according to manufacturer as told to dealer. Manufacturer instructed dealer to replace engine and all associated parts lubricated by engine oil and send non-functioning engine to manufacturer's research and development facility; stated that problem has happened, albeit infrequently, to other like engines. Warranty covered all costs. I have invoices for auto purchase and repair.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Engine · 28,000 miles · VA

When I started my car, the engine jumped and the car shook. I tried to drive it but couldn't get more than 10 feet without it constantly feeling like it was both starting and stalling, and rocking back and forth. I had to park it, and even when completely stopped the car would shake and the engine made a terrible noise. My car started to smell really bad. The dealership tells me that it is a coil failure in the engine, which caused complete engine failure and left me stranded.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 105,199 miles · NJ

Engine failure on road. Service is claiming it is a fuel pump issue.... High pressure fuel pump.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 37,500 miles · CA

Driving in freeway traffic at around 35-40 MPH. Prior,to this incident, car has been well maintained and trouble free. Engine died, subsequently power steering stopped working and I needed to steer vehicle to shoulder of road. I consider myself to be an experienced driver and was able to adjust to situation, concerned that a less experienced driver could have had an accident in the same situation.