Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2010 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vw Gti 2010 dsg auto transmission loss of power. 8 months with vehicle, had 5 emergencies on intersection cross, the Gti will increase engine revolution but the car will not move for about 4 seconds, then it will launch almost burning tires. Now the car started to act the same way when you are shifting down from 5 to 4 or from 4 to 3rd gear, it looses power for about 4 seconds before it picks up power again. This situation has put me and family into serious hazard in a highway. Hope vw will resolve this issue soon. Cars is now (10/16/2010) on a dealer for the second time for technicians to check it again. Ps. : car presented the same problem on 1st gear since day one with 10 miles out of the dealership. Thank you for your attention.
Jerky, halting transmission engagement /disengagement in first to second gear. Caused a rear-end accident with only 343 miles on the car. I thought it was me but I have read similar complaints online.