Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf

Was told by vw service that intercooler had condensation that froze and this is a known issue. Currently more than 600 awaiting modifications and parts are unavailable for up to 6 weeks. Temporary "fix" applied but problem reoccurred when temperature dropped below 25 degrees f. Dealer now has vehicle due to ice remaining instead of melting. No timetable, no fix.

I started my car on 12/10/2011, during which it was around 28 degrees. A few seconds later, the car stalled. After starting it a second time, I drove the car to between 3-5 mph, at which time it stalled again. On the third try, I was able to keep the engine running, but the engine ran rough for the first few minutes. On January 4 following another bout of cold weather, the car's engine refused to start even after multiple attempts. It was towed to the dealership where they attempted to start it. According to the dealership, it started immediately. The dealership is currently looking into the issue. They believe the problem is related to the intercooler pipes freezing during cold temperatures. When it thaws, water enters the engine and hydrolocks it, preventing it from starting or stalling the engine if it is already running. This issue poses several safety risks, especially if the car stalls in the midst of high-speed traffic.