Ignition Problems of Volkswagen Golf

The contact owns 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while a complete stop, the auto start/stop feature failed to engage and a message advising to manually start the vehicle by turning the ignition key was displayed. The contact stated that as he attempted to turn the ignition key, the key was stuck and the key fob fractured, causing the vehicle to go into safe mode. The anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of bystanders. The vehicle was towed the contact’s residence. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and ordered a new key. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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Door lock cylinder- separated from inner assembly , #2. While in hyway traffic, radio failed, followed by ,in approximately 10 seconds, engine cutting off ( fuel/water guage functioned), coasted to roadside. Attempted to start engine, acted as if battery dead. After 1 hour wait, attempted to restart engine, starter turned slowly but did not start engine. However, standard alarm system sounded. I turned of alarm by inserting key in door (standard procedure). Tow truck gave boost at battery. Vehicle immediately started . The battery low power thing, occurred about two weeks prior, in vw dealer's customer pick up area, after dealer had replaced a headlight fuse/ aligned headlights/wheels. When alarm went off and starter did not turn over engine, service manager immediately arrived w/booster unit and started car. He said battery probably got low from technician holding down brake pedal for extended period of time? duh? I did not think anything more about problem at the time(denial). Problem h.

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Engine died on highway; restarted but stalled 2 more times. . Read more...

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The ignition broke in April 2000 & was replaced by dealer. On 9/1/2000, white, odorless smoke came from left side of steering column. On 9/18/2000, brown smelly smoke came from same area. Car towed to dealer. Dealer kept for 3 days, couldn't find problem, said car was safe. On 9/24/2000, brown smelly smoke came from steering column on 3 occasions. Car towed to dealer. Dealer kept car five days, couldn't find problem. The car is now at another repair place. I am terrified to drive this car. I think the problem is directly caused by the ignition replacement. Very unhappy with dealer and vw USA.

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