general problems of the 2016 Volkswagen 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. ".

I am reporting a safety concern related to safety recall 20uf on my 2016 Volkswagen golf Gti se and the handling of this recall by an authorized Volkswagen dealership (pohanka Volkswagen, capitol heights, MD). Prior to the recall service, the vehicle exhibited loss of power, intermittent shuddering, and severe difficulty refueling (fuel pump nozzle repeatedly shut off even with a low fuel level). These symptoms were similar to prior evap system failures that required replacement of the charcoal canister and evap purge (n80) valve earlier in 2025. I brought the vehicle to the dealership on December 29, 2025, specifically requesting completion of recall 20uf and inspection/replacement of evap components if necessary. The dealership initially refused to perform the recall unless I returned the vehicle with less than one-quarter tank of fuel, despite the recall documentation specifying that fuel extraction equipment (vas5190a or equivalent) is required for this repair. A diagnostic report generated by the dealership listed a “fuel pump (in tank)” replacement as a customer-pay repair before later removing it once it was identified as recall-related. After significant delays, the dealership stated the recall had been completed and declined to replace any evap components. Since the recall service, the vehicle continues to experience intermittent shuddering and difficulty accelerating. While refueling has temporarily improved, drivability concerns persist, raising questions about whether the recall repair was properly performed and whether the vehicle remains safe to operate. I am concerned about inconsistent handling of a safety recall, improper diagnostic practices, and continued fuel-system-related drivability issues that may pose a safety risk.

Fuel is leaking from near the gas tank when the car is running and creates a puddle- I took my car to the local vw dealership in February to get the suction jet pump recall completed.

The suction pump (part 5q0-201-029) in the evap emission control of my vehicle failed on February 7 2021 causing fuel to be brought into the charcoal canister and then into the purge valve. This led to heavy fuel smell in my vehicle and required replacement of suction pump, charcoal canister and purge valve. Note that this failure with exact same description was identified as part of the safety recall 20y6 (https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2016/rcrit-16v647-1179. Pdf) issued by nhsta on October 13 2016 and my vehicle was part of this recall. It was claimed that the issue was fixed on my vehicle on June 28 2017 as part of this recall by vw dealership. However, the suction pump which failed on February 7 2021 had the manufacturing date stamp of 15. 08. 15 which indicates that perhaps vw didn't replace the suction pump as part of the recall repair or replaced it with another faulty suction pump which still had the issue (since the manufacturing date of the failed suction pump is almost 2 years before the date of recall repair). Vw of America hasn't provided me clear answers to my questions stated below (see attached letter dated February 13 2021, that I sent to vw of America raising these concerns): I) would this suction pump that failed and which was manufactured on 15. 08. 15 will have the fix for the issue identified in 20y6? ii) what was the manufacturing date of the suction pump originally installed on my vehicle before the recall repair was performed? vw of America replied to me on February 15 2021 stating that they won't help me with this repair as the part was out of warranty. However, they didn't provide me answers to the specific questions I raised. If the recall repair was not done properly, isn't vw still responsibile to fix the issue that my vehicle suffered and I would also like them to provide me clear answers to the above two questions.

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.

Turbo failed after 65,000 miles.

Sometimes, after the car has warmed up and under hard acceleration there is a rattling noise coming from the lower engine area. The vw dealer investigated and confirmed it is the fuel lines rattling that is making the noise. They tried to insert some dampening material to secure the fuel lines but the noise persists.

I got a recall letter from Volkswagen regarding suction pump in early November 2016. I immediately asked for an appointment and first dealer in fair lawn, new jersey gave me the appointment 2 weeks later then again rescheduled to 12/10/2016. Unfortunately, today I called again but part is still not available and they don't know when they will have it. I even asked Volkswagen to swap my car with another Volkswagen but they asked more money and rejected my offer. We still smell gas in the car and we are scared. Now, my and my family's life under risk. Who will be responsible if car got fire and we all die. . Please let me know what to do and how to give this car back without any cost to me?.

Dealer performed recall service for safety recall 16v647 - suction pump. Following service service station pump trips off after filling small amount of gas and gas gauge is inoperative. Dealer has been unable to correctly problem in 3 service visits. Complaint is 2-fold: (1) dealer has been unable to carry out safety recall service correctly. (2) inability to measure fuel level is a safety hazard.