Volkswagen GTI fire or smoke problems

Filed Dec 22, 2024 · Fuel system · FL

Earlier in 2024, Volkswagen of America issued a recall for the Suction Jet Pump, on the 14th of December i went to VW of Pompano Beach in Florida, to get the recall done, however, after they delivered back the car, it started to leak fuel after i put gas on it. On December 17th I took it again to the dealer to get it fixed and they gave me back the vehicle on December 19th. On [XXX] I put gas on the vehicle and it started to leak fuel again and this time it was way worse than before. I accuse the dealer of being responsible of performing a bad job on the recall as the vehicle had never leaked fuel before I had the recall done. I have the vehicle since February 2024. It worries me that there is a big possibility that the car can catch on fire if by any reason there is a spark near to me or there is any thing that can trigger the fuel to ignite. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6

Filed Sep 9, 2023 · Electrical · FL · fire

The warning light went on engine oil pressure off. Search manual. Then it wouldn't start. But lights where on so we put a new starter. But it wouldn't turn the engine. So We thought it must be the battery needs a jump start. And then wire from battery to starter caught on fire? I Googled the problem, and found that there had been recalls for that faulty wire before.

Filed Mar 20, 2022 · Electrical · TN · fire

I bought the car and a couple days later the dash started lighting up with a bunch of codes about exterior lights so we checked them all fine I went to the auto part store and they said that the vehichle I have has a known issue with the fuses burning so we pull the fuse and sure enough it melted and we replaced fuse drove a week longer and the fuse box caught fire so I took and had a new fuse box installed and it again is burning fuses. Flashing all kinds of code error lights on dash and the sunroof opens and closes by its self . I looked at other VIN OF SAME CAR SAME YEARS and they are recalled for this problem but my VIN is not for some reason

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Fuel system · 47,215 miles · TX

Suction pump inside gas tank allowed gas to collect within the evaporative-emission system. This filled the charcoal canister filter with liquid gasoline. This gasoline spilled out into the car on the passenger side rear wheel well and on to the garage floor. I had about one quarter (1/4) of a tank of gas in the car when I parked in my home garage after a short drive to dairy queen to pick up a blizzard ice cream birthday cake. When my roommate pulled into the garage she said she smelled gas. I went back into the garage and it smelled very strongly of gas. I looked under the car and there was a good size puddle of gas under the passenger side rear tire. I backed the car of my home garage and drove straight to the nearest open mechanic shop. They removed the rear tire and the inner fender well. Then we could see the charcoal cannister was leaking liquid gasoline. I checked the VIN number with vw online and there was recalls for 2015-2016 vw gti but the recall did not include my car specific VIN number. The mechanic replaced the cannister and fuel tank. Vw had a new part number for a new design tank that superseded the old part number and required new gas lines too. Car has been repaired with my onw money and seems to run fine with no smell of gas or visible leaks. I spoke with the vw dealer where I purchased the car this morning and then spoke with vw customer care this afternoon. They both said once a recall has been issued I can submit for reimbursement. This was a very dangerous problem that could have caught fire with me in the car or parked in my home garage could have injured my family and our dog. *ln*jb VIN [xxx} was not included in the recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Body, Driver assistance · 35,000 miles · TX · fire

Car was driven in a neighborhood. First noticed some smoke coming out of the hood, stopped the car, more and more smoke came out and couldn't even see anything if anyone were to be in the car. Notice some fire start to appear at the bottom of the car, called 911. The entire hood was on fire by the time firefighters arrived. It seemed there was going to be an explosion if firefighters were to arrive a minute later.

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Engine · 18,050 miles · IL · fire

On 12/20/2017, engine failed @ 18050 miles and caused instantaneous loss of power in traffic. Engine failed directly off lakeshore drive in chicago, which has no shoulder. A strong smell of burning plastic and rubber was emanating from the engine compartment after the breakdown. Vehicle was towed into dealership and repair took 40 days, as engineers in germany had to be consulted on the proper repair method. Service advisor informed me he was "surprised they didn't put a new engine into the vehicle". Upon the vehicles return to us, on three separate occasions the vehicle revs dropped suddenly and we experience a severe drop in engine power for 2-3 seconds, once while turning and traffic was heading towards our car. Vehicle was returned to dealer for further repair but no issues were found and we were asked to try to get video recordings of the issue. To date the vehicle has been out of service for 45 days, and the issue almost resulted in causing an accident.

Filed May 30, 2016 · Engine · 110,000 miles · VA · fire

Engine compartment caught fire while driving and vehicle was quickly consumed in flames. Power loss was initially noticed on the highway, but vehicle caught fire and started to burn on a side street while stopped.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Engine · 114,000 miles · NY · fire

While traveling at 55 MPH in sixth gear on the new york state thruway, I suddenly lost power and the engine abruptly turned off. I consequently quickly decelerated and was almost rearended before being able to turn onto the shoulder. I smelled a burning odor and got out of my car. Eventually, the vw dealership advised me that the #2 coil had failed and caught fire. Consequently, the wiring harness for the ignition coil and plastic cover surrounding the coil had been destroyed by the fire. This is the second incident involving an ignition coil on this vehicle. Approximately 12 months ago, the #4 ignition coil failed leading to rapid deceleration as I was driving. This appears to be a chronic problem with the ignition coils that may result in otherwise avoidable accidents.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Engine · 8,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, white smoke emitting from the engine compartment. The contact mentioned that the epc warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle made a loud sound before it stalled and became engulfed into flames. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The failure and current mileage was 8,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Seats · 89,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that the heated front passenger seat caught fire and burned through the passengers jacket. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected or repaired. The contact stated that he was no longer utilizing the heated seat function and the failure had not recurred since. The failure and current mileage was 89,000. Remailed 05/12/11