Volkswagen GTI jerking problems

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Engine · NY

While driving, the vehicle developed uneven acceleration and an audible metallic rattling/buzzing sound. Shortly after, the engine locked up, stalled, and jerked the car to a stop while in traffic. A Volkswagen dealership has confirmed the engine failed and locked up, at 26,127 miles, but could not yet identify the specific internal components which failed. They indicated the engine cannot be turned over and the oil is full of metallic flakes. This created substantial danger to myself and others as the vehicle suddenly died in traffic, not only losing power, but suddenly jerking to a stop. Fortunately I was slowing down and not in an intersection, or on a highway or crossing train tracks. Multiple vehicles had to swerve to avoid hitting my car when it stalled, and the vehicle was stuck blocking traffic on a main road for an extended period causing dozens upon dozens of cars to need to take action to avoid my vehicle until police arrived to push the vehicle onto a side street. The vehicle is currently in the hands of and being evaluated by Volkswagen of Huntington 838 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station, NY 11746.

Filed Jun 24, 2024 · Fuel system · 77,304 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH up an incline, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The contact then stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle and the fuel gauge went from half tank to empty. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the fuel had leaked out of the fuel tank. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the contact linked the failure to the recall. The dealer confirmed that the failure was linked to the recall and that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 77,304. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 2, 2021 · Engine · 67,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started jerking and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2021 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · NY

The vehicle I purchased was under used dealer warranty engine and transmission I went ahead and did almost $4000 in repairs to this car to make it drive somewhat normal from the original jerky start from after purchase (no it did not drive like this when I test drove) I attempted to get a new transmission because vw recommended this to remedy the issue but when I tried to contact the dealer he told me that I should stop beating on it I have come across a lot of research showing there is an open recall on this car for the sudden shifts and bucking I already had the intake manifold repaired by vw but I need help getting the transmission recall that went unnoticed by volkswagen its a real problem in this year and marque

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 300 miles · OH

My 2019 golf gti 6 speed manual frequently and seemingly randomly stalls when coming to a stop. Some days the car will not stall at all other times the car will stall everytime it comes to a complete stop. It happens after the car has fully warmed up and will happen at the most unexpected times. The car stalls very gently, no lurching or bucking.

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Transmission · 200 miles · NJ

My 2019 s model produced in 9/2018 with manual transmission is stalling at low speeds with clutch fully engaged. It happens in first or second gear usually when either trying to come to a stop or in stop and go traffic coasting at very low speeds with clutch in. The car does not lurch. It simply just shuts off quietly. It has happened so far on an off ramp, in traffic, and pulling into my driveway. I just bought the car 3 days ago on tuesday, june 11th with only a few hundred miles on it. It started happening the day after I bought it. It only happened once on that day, but happened several more times yesterday. At first I thought it was user error until I googled it and saw at least 80 people with the same problem. I have never had a manual car stall in lower gears with the clutch fully engaged. It is not normal or safe in my opinion. I plan on taking it back to the dealer as soon as I can so they can investigate further.

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Engine · 300 miles · PA

After the engine has warmed up, car will occasionally stall even with clutch fully depressed and coming to a stop. The stall is gentle, like the engine is just switched off. The car does not lurch.

Filed Jun 1, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 400 miles · NV

Vehicle was purchased on 5/27/19. Vehicle has just over 1000 miles. Issue first started day after the purchase. The vehicle's engine will intermittently stall after coming to a stop. The nature of the stall is subtle, not jerky. Almost like a auto start/stop feature on a vehicle with an auto transmission (my gti has a 6-speed manual). This has happened 10 times now. Ive had it happen with the clutch pedal pressed (clutch disengaged) and the vehicle gear shifter in neutral and also in gear. Ive also had it happen with the clutch pedal not pressed (clutch engaged) and the gear shifter in neutral. Car restarts fine, but this is definitely a safety issue that can lead to accidents.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 350 miles · DC

2019 gti se 6mt. Car soft stalls - RPM drops to zero (without jerking motion) at random intervals when coming to a complete stop with clutch pedal fully depressed. Pressing the start/stop button starts the engine again and the car operates as normal. Car is at operating temperature, ambient outside temperature was approximately 70 degrees. Behavior is not readily reproducible. Car has approximately 350 miles on the odometer with a build date of 1/19.

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 1,000 miles · MD

When down shifting the transmission shifts roughly. (only in traffic) when down shifting from 3,2,1 the brake pedal for some reason decides to brake harder than supposed to, making the car jerky. ( regular driving and coming up to a stop light. ) automatic transmission and it's the autobahn edition.. Also when the car is idling (cold start) the engine vibrates alot more than normal