Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen gti. While pulling into a parking area with the clutch engaged, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after the third attempt. The contact mentioned that the failure was the same as the failure listed in the federal safety agency action number: dp19003. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen gti. While driving, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure occurred eight times on august 23, 2019 and three times on august 26, 2019. The vehicle was driven to coastal volkswagen (1 saturn dr, hanover, ma 02339), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen gti. While coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive off. The vehicle repeatedly came to a stop or stalled without warning. The contact purchased the vehicle over a week ago. The contact called charles maund volkswagen (6900 burnet rd, austin, tx 78757, (512) 458-1111) and was informed that they were booked with appointments. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 440.
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.
Brand new 2019 gti rabbit sometimes stalls while coming to a stop or, in some cases, has fully stopped, when the clutch is fully engaged. Car restarts when 'start' button is pushed. The first incident occurred on the drive home from the dealer and has occurred at least 10x in the three weeks since purchased, across multiple drivers. Have not been able to reliably reproduce.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
When coming to a stop, and pressing on clutch pedal, car intermittently cuts off power
The engine stalled after coming to a stop with the manual transmission in neutral.
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.
The car stalls when coming to a stop- 0 MPH and at idle with clutch in or in neutral. This is happening more often and seems to happen more when the car is warmed up.
Engine stalls when coming to a stop specifically in warmer weather, the car can be in first or neutral when it stalls. It feels like the 'auto stop' feature in some automatic cars. My model is a manual. The speedometer says anywhere from 0-8 MPH when it looses power. It is very subtle and at first, I didn't even notice until I started to accelerate at a green light. I have a 15 mile commute. The first 10 miles consist of some city driving to get to the highway--no problems there. After getting off the highway, every stop I made (approximately 10), the car stalled. It does immediately restart with the start button.
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.
2019 gti s with manual transmission was leased and picked up on 7/13/19. Car engine shuts down intermittently while stopped after decelerating at low speeds (primarily city driving). The car shuts down with either a fully-engaged clutch (engine rpms are at around 1100 when clutch is depressed in preparation for stop) or in neutral. When stopped, engine idles at 800rpm and then shuts down softly. Car restarts right away by turning key. Today, car stalled six times between 7:50am and 8:20am while driving on a 25 MPH street with traffic lights. It does not shut down at every stop, and when it does, it does so with both A/C on and off. Engine temperature is normal, and outside temperature was 73 degrees. Current mileage is 300 miles, but the issue started almost immediately after leaving dealership. Yesterday drove almost 300 miles. Car performs well at highway speeds, but the stalling started as soon as it entered city traffic with traffic lights. Brought into dealership this morning after the six stalls without an appointment; service manager seemed to be aware of the issue. Car currently at dealership.
The car stalls when either driving very slowly or stopped. I bought it wednesday, july 10th. It first stalled yesterday, while I was in neutral at a stop light. Today it stalled four more times. Three times in a parking lot and once at a stop light. The car had normal engine temperature. When it stalls it's so quiet and subtle that it's difficult to notice. Each time the vehicle was stationary and in neutral. I entered several issues, as I'm unsure what is actually affected.
Engine stalled and stopped running while vehicle was in 2nd gear with clutch pedal fully depressed while slowing to a stop at a red light. Dash remained illuminated and engine was restarted with start/stop button.
The car will shut off when coming to a stop and when moving at low speeds. This happens when car is in nutreal and clutch is depressed 100%. This is a soft shut off and not the same as stalling the vehicle. My car is a 6 speed manual transmission.
Bought a new 2019 vw gti 's' in 6 speed manual. The vehicle stalls and has stalled at least 10 times and I've had it for about a week. Its very concerning. I've made an appointment to take it in tomorrow, and I've called vw customer care to let them know. It happens while coming to a stop, has happened in the middle of the intersection. I see many others are having the exact same issue but vw is currently unwilling to acknowledge the problem. Sounds like many different parts have been replaced for various consumers to no avail. Most stories I've read have ended in vw buying back the lemons...
Bought a new 2019 vw gti rabbit edition in 6 speed manual. The vehicle stalls and has stalled at least 10 times and I've had it for 2 days. Its very concerning. I've made an appointment to take it in, and I've called vw customer care to let them know. It happens while coming to a stop, has happened in the middle of the intersection.
Car will stall every other day or so. May also stall twice in one day. Seems to be more common when its warmer out. It stalls in neutral or in gear with clutch depressed when slowing down to a stop. Already had it to the dealer twice. Still stalls.
Vehicle has stalled twice while slowing down to a stop, with clutch fully pressed in. This happened to a 2019 vw gti rabbit edition cornflower blue.
Car has under 200 miles. Engine repeatedly turns off once stationary, at stops, such as intersections, yield zones, and freeway on and off ramps with traffic lights or stop signs. The engine turns off without warning or notifications, and has to be restarted by driver. Unknown components/systems. Taken to vw service center, was road tested, and they were unable to duplicate complaint and noted vw corp had advised resets.
The problem started less than 24 hours from taking delivery of the vehicle with 16 miles on the odometer. The first incident happened at 111 miles on the odometer, 90 degrees ambient temp, oil temp 210. The engine dies when approaching a stop with the clutch depressed. Does it in neutral and when in first or second gear. Gauges remain on with lighting, tach at zero. After stalling the car starts with a push of the starter button, foot on brake and clutch depressed. If the car stalls when parking the gauges remain on with lighting, tach at zero. The car must be restarted and then shut off with the started button for the gauges and the rest of the cars electrics to power down. Not safe to drive.
Coming to a stop, clutch all the way in, the car will stall. It is not your typical "jumpy" driver error stall, but rather it feels as if the engine just shuts down. Its very subtle and the only way you even know its happening is that you see your rpms drop off. Always happening when coming to a stop. Difficult to bring the problem to the dealer because it is difficult to reproduce on command.
Car has manual transmission. Car unexpectedly stalls out when slowing to a stop in city driving. Although restarting the engine is no problem, it sometimes will stall repeatedly requiring multiple restarts. I have not been able to figure out what is causing the problem, nor can I force it to happen.
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