2009 Volkswagen GTI engine problems

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 151,000 miles · CO

Takata recall my volkswagen has many problems that I believe are factory defects. Starting with the airbag fault warning that comes on as soon as I start the vehicle. Then itstarted loosing coolant to tbe point that k was having to pull over every 30-50 miles to put more. And this only happens when the engin has been running for about 5 mins. Then the check coolant comes on and shortly after it says check oil pressure turn off engine. Ive had to put more work into this car than what its worth. The headlights turn off randomly the brights dont work or while im driving one will turn off or both at the same time and this happens anywhere if my car is in motion. . The image below that shows the radiator connector that has kb weld on it because my engine got so hot that the top hose broke off causing a domino effect of problems anlong with costly repairs.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · IL

Without warning, the ABS module in the car failed, giving warning lights on the dash and making the car undriveable. Recall work was pursued with the a vw dealer and volkswagen of america, but the recall work was denied, saying this failure was outside the scope of the recall. Car has not been repaired.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Engine · 140,455 miles · CA

Vehicle has 140,455 miles on it and was well maintained. At approximately 15 MPH heard loud sound and had total engine failure. Car was towed to a volkswagen specialist and said that the timing chain threw due to the timing chain tensioner, a common problem for the 2.0 tsi engines from 2008-2012. Minimum for repair would be $4,000 due to bent valves; maximum will be engine replacement (~$9,000). Given car's age and value, neither options are worth fixing and I will have to sell car for parts. After researching online, the timing chain tensioner failure is a common issue with 2.0 tsi engines yet volkswagen did not issue a recall related to the issue.

Filed Dec 30, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA

Defective timing chain tensioner went and destroyed the entire engine that has less than 50,000 miles on it. Apparently this is a known issue with vw that I found out about after the fact. Luckily it happened in my driveway.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 96,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen gti. While driving 35 MPH, when the brake pedal was depressed, the check engine, ABS, brake, electronic stability control, and epc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The dealer estimated that the repair would cost $1,500-$2,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several other times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer denied the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that since the ABS module control failed to work, the recall repair could not be performed. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Engine · 73,729 miles · FL

For several weeks, I noticed occasional misfires upon startup and acceleration. Then, the vehicle began running loudly and consuming a lot of oil. The vehicle also shuddered while driving. One morning, the car shuddered and bucked while I attempted to start it, and ultimately failed to start after several attempts. The engine light illuminated. This is not a battery issue; the battery is only a few months old and was tested in the past few weeks (holds charge at 100%). I have had the car towed to two mechanics and the problem was diagnosed as a timing chain tensioner failure leading to catastrophic engine failure. According to the first mechanic, the entire engine needs to be replaced for approximately $4500. According to the second mechanic, the timing chain tensioner needs replacing and the top half of the engine needs to be repaired, leading to a quote of $2800 for repair. The mechanic stated to me that he has already performed approximately 8 of these repairs on volkswagens in the last year and directed me to investigate a pending new jersey lawsuit against volkswagen for the same issue. This appears to be a common complaint. If my engine had failed while at speed on a roadway it would have been extremely dangerous.

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 61,000 miles · TN

Timing chain failure 60000 miles; 6 months later engine coils failed.

Filed Nov 12, 2016 · Engine · 87,000 miles · WA

Premature engine failure while driving due to a known defective timing chain tensioner which vw has sent a tsb about but refuses to do a recall to replace. Instead they expect customers to pay $1500 to have the newly updated tensioner installed. Engines are failing both under and just out of warranty. Sudden loss of power and control of the engine while driving causing the ability to steer and maneuver the vehicle to a safe stop in traffic.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Engine · 120,800 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen gti. When starting the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to make noise occasionally before the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic for the same failure in april of 2014. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,800.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Engine · 74,317 miles · CA

Secondary air injection hose found taped after vw warranty expired. Had taken car in several times to the woodland hills vw dealership after the upc and check engine light appeared to no avail.