Seven problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI based on all problems reported for the 2016 GTI.
Nhtsa recall 24v-110 (vw 20uf). The vehicle is in limp mode and experiencing low oil pressure symptoms. It is also subject to recall 24v-110, which identifies a fire risk due to fuel leakage. Despite the safety hazard, the local Volkswagen dealership has refused to perform the recall repair or diagnose the vehicle, stating it is at their 'discretion. ' I am reporting a failure by the manufacturer and the dealer to remedy an active safety defect, leaving me with an unsafe, undriveable vehicle. ".
Repeated issues with leaking water pump and broken seals under the intake manifold causing vehicle to be underivable.
It sucks in too much air and fails as if it had a sparkplug fault it wastes too much gas and sometimes suffocates and wants to turn off.
At the gas station, the vehicle does not allow for normal fuel up to occur. The pump nozzle keeps clicking off and I can't put more than 1/4 tank of gas without the fuel spilling out of the tank filler neck/tube. While driving, the vehicle is experiencing power loss that can be felt as a sudden "bucking" motion when accelerating normally and at constant cruise speeds above 40 mph. The Volkswagen dealer diagnosis reported plugged evap canister vent lines and fuel tank and recommended replacement. The car only has 52,500 miles and I'm the original owner. Many owners of this year model in other states are reporting the exact same fuel up issue on internet auto forums.
Thermostat & housing failure. Loss of coolant over time, period of 3 months. Had to refill coolant multiple times during that period.
Driving to work on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 7:45am, an indication notification came on that the coolant reservoir was extremely low. I pulled over into a parking lot of a donut shop on leffingwell rd and meyer rd and popped my hood open. Coolant reservoir was completely empty. A friend was called to come pick me up and drive to a vw dealership to pick up coolant and distilled water from a liquor store. Coolant was topped off. Next day, car was taken into an auto repair shop and confirmed that thermostat housing failed and dumped coolant.
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a rough start, and the temperature gauge was fluctuating. Additionally, an unknown triangle warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact became aware that the coolant level was significantly low, and that the vehicle was overheating while activating the heater. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating, and he noticed that coolant was leaking underneath the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on a bridge, the low coolant level warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was overheating. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times and the water pump was replaced four times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.
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