Two problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine will stall and die within 5-20 seconds after starting. Happens on a warm engine after it sits for 45-60 minutes. Happened multiple times, each after engine has reached operating temperature. This is potentially a deadly problem if the car dies on a street, as it won't steer or have propulsion! had it seen at vw dealer: they suspect it is the "in-tank fuel pump" but this part is not covered under drivetrain warranty? I called vw customer service but they said they can't help on this $834 repair. I'm perplexed how a fuel pump goes bad on a 2011 with only 45k miles, and that a vital component that will make the car stall & die is not covered under drivetrain warranty. This is a potentially deadly problem if it dies suddenly and cars following cannot swerve around. Very disappointed. This will be my last vw, ever. If you own a vw with 2. 0 tsi you should look into this.
When the engine is restarted after it has been stopped, but before it has fully cooled down, the engine often stalls directly after an engine start.