Volkswagen Gti 2012
Model Gti made in 2012 by Volkswagen got 27 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2012
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| TB-69-12-02 | 10/02/2012 | 10047822 | Volkswagen: due to a loose or unfastened connector for passenger air bag, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate in instrument panel. models 2010-2013 golf, gti, jetta sportwagen, jetta sedan. *pe | 12/07/2012 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| V-691202 | 06/21/2012 | 10044940 | Volkswagen: airbag warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster, dtc b101614 stored in airbag control module. airbag lam in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-69-12-02 | 10/02/2012 | 10047822 | Volkswagen: due to a loose or unfastened connector for passenger air bag, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate in instrument panel. models 2010-2013 golf, gti, jetta sportwagen, jetta sedan. *pe | 12/07/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| V201203 | 12/03/2012 | 10050079 | Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js | 01/24/2013 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 241208 | 12/17/2012 | 10050099 | Volkswagen: intake manifold restriction check. mil-on and 1 or more of the following diagnostic codes may be stored in ecm fault memory. *js | 01/24/2013 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TB-20-12-02 | 11/21/2012 | 10051379 | Volkswagen: when not driven for long periods of time, would have engine crank, but no start. sometimes engine may run rought and/or mil on. models 2009-2013 tiguan, eos, cc, gti, beetle, jetta. *pe | 03/05/2013 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TB-20-12-02 | 11/21/2012 | 10051379 | Volkswagen: when not driven for long periods of time, would have engine crank, but no start. sometimes engine may run rought and/or mil on. models 2009-2013 tiguan, eos, cc, gti, beetle, jetta. *pe | 03/05/2013 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| TB-15-12-01 | 07/23/2012 | 10045560 | Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models. *pe | 09/10/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 19000 | 2 | |
| Vehicle is a manual 6 speed. two incidents - first, the car wouldn't engage into reverse from a stop until the vehicle ignition was turned off and on several times. car operated normally for about 2 weeks. second incident, car wouldn't engage into any gear while moving 10-15 mph uphill while in first gear. during loss of power train, the engine revved in the 4000-5000 rpm range, smoke was visibly coming out of the engine bay and there was complete loss of brakes, including the emergency brake. the vehicle started to roll backward downhill and was stopped by turning the vehicle into the sidewalk. towed the vehicle to boardwalk vw in redwood city, ca and the service personnel and tow truck driver witnessed that the vehicle's reverse power train was not engaging properly. after 2 days of diagnostics, the technicians were not able to replicate the issue and concluded that the vehicle was operating within manufacturer specifications. no repair was formally performed. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 19000 | ||
| Vehicle is a manual 6 speed. two incidents - first, the car wouldn't engage into reverse from a stop until the vehicle ignition was turned off and on several times. car operated normally for about 2 weeks. second incident, car wouldn't engage into any gear while moving 10-15 mph uphill while in first gear. during loss of power train, the engine revved in the 4000-5000 rpm range, smoke was visibly coming out of the engine bay and there was complete loss of brakes, including the emergency brake. the vehicle started to roll backward downhill and was stopped by turning the vehicle into the sidewalk. towed the vehicle to boardwalk vw in redwood city, ca and the service personnel and tow truck driver witnessed that the vehicle's reverse power train was not engaging properly. after 2 days of diagnostics, the technicians were not able to replicate the issue and concluded that the vehicle was operating within manufacturer specifications. no repair was formally performed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 5550 | 1 | |
| While pulling away from a full stop (light) the engine rpm surged to approximately 4000 and the transmission indicator light flashed (a wrench icon). the engine continued to rev but there was no movement of the car as if the car was in neutral. i turned off the car and restarted it. the car then shifted properly and the wrench icon had disappeared. this occurred while in the middle of an intersection. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 19000 | 2 | |
| Vehicle is a manual 6 speed. two incidents - first, the car wouldn't engage into reverse from a stop until the vehicle ignition was turned off and on several times. car operated normally for about 2 weeks. second incident, car wouldn't engage into any gear while moving 10-15 mph uphill while in first gear. during loss of power train, the engine revved in the 4000-5000 rpm range, smoke was visibly coming out of the engine bay and there was complete loss of brakes, including the emergency brake. the vehicle started to roll backward downhill and was stopped by turning the vehicle into the sidewalk. towed the vehicle to boardwalk vw in redwood city, ca and the service personnel and tow truck driver witnessed that the vehicle's reverse power train was not engaging properly. after 2 days of diagnostics, the technicians were not able to replicate the issue and concluded that the vehicle was operating within manufacturer specifications. no repair was formally performed. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 19000 | ||
| Vehicle is a manual 6 speed. two incidents - first, the car wouldn't engage into reverse from a stop until the vehicle ignition was turned off and on several times. car operated normally for about 2 weeks. second incident, car wouldn't engage into any gear while moving 10-15 mph uphill while in first gear. during loss of power train, the engine revved in the 4000-5000 rpm range, smoke was visibly coming out of the engine bay and there was complete loss of brakes, including the emergency brake. the vehicle started to roll backward downhill and was stopped by turning the vehicle into the sidewalk. towed the vehicle to boardwalk vw in redwood city, ca and the service personnel and tow truck driver witnessed that the vehicle's reverse power train was not engaging properly. after 2 days of diagnostics, the technicians were not able to replicate the issue and concluded that the vehicle was operating within manufacturer specifications. no repair was formally performed. | |||
| 06/08/2012 | 10498 | ||
| I was driving down the road and was coming to a stop sign. i had the clutch all of the way in and shifted into neutral while slowing down i put it into 1st gear with the clutch all the way in and the clutch engaged, causing the car to jerk violently. it went from 2200 rpm to over 6000 immediately. after getting stopped and in neutral i released the clutch pedal for it to stay slammed to the floor. it would not go into first easily with the clutch all the way in. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 19000 | 2 | |
| Vehicle is a manual 6 speed. two incidents - first, the car wouldn't engage into reverse from a stop until the vehicle ignition was turned off and on several times. car operated normally for about 2 weeks. second incident, car wouldn't engage into any gear while moving 10-15 mph uphill while in first gear. during loss of power train, the engine revved in the 4000-5000 rpm range, smoke was visibly coming out of the engine bay and there was complete loss of brakes, including the emergency brake. the vehicle started to roll backward downhill and was stopped by turning the vehicle into the sidewalk. towed the vehicle to boardwalk vw in redwood city, ca and the service personnel and tow truck driver witnessed that the vehicle's reverse power train was not engaging properly. after 2 days of diagnostics, the technicians were not able to replicate the issue and concluded that the vehicle was operating within manufacturer specifications. no repair was formally performed. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 19000 | ||
| Vehicle is a manual 6 speed. two incidents - first, the car wouldn't engage into reverse from a stop until the vehicle ignition was turned off and on several times. car operated normally for about 2 weeks. second incident, car wouldn't engage into any gear while moving 10-15 mph uphill while in first gear. during loss of power train, the engine revved in the 4000-5000 rpm range, smoke was visibly coming out of the engine bay and there was complete loss of brakes, including the emergency brake. the vehicle started to roll backward downhill and was stopped by turning the vehicle into the sidewalk. towed the vehicle to boardwalk vw in redwood city, ca and the service personnel and tow truck driver witnessed that the vehicle's reverse power train was not engaging properly. after 2 days of diagnostics, the technicians were not able to replicate the issue and concluded that the vehicle was operating within manufacturer specifications. no repair was formally performed. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/14/2013 | 11641 | ||
| Upon slowing to my exit from the highway several warning lights came on. i thought i was getting a flat and pulled immediately into the nearest gas station. when i came around to the right front there was no tire! i called roadside assistance. i called volkswagen and made a visit to the dealership to have everything inspected. the techs said they have never seen anything like it. i went to order a new tire and was informed that the remaining three were bubbling and also bad. the authorized pirelli dealer that i visited said they couldn't do anything unless i bought the tire from them. to my surprise and utter disbelief, the volkswagen dealership said the tires are not covered under warranty for this. one of the highest rated vehicles in the category of safety has tires that are unreliable, and downright dangerous! i just ordered four new tires that are not pirelli as i do not trust this product which failed without warning and shows signs of inferior quality. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 5550 | 1 | |
| While pulling away from a full stop (light) the engine rpm surged to approximately 4000 and the transmission indicator light flashed (a wrench icon). the engine continued to rev but there was no movement of the car as if the car was in neutral. i turned off the car and restarted it. the car then shifted properly and the wrench icon had disappeared. this occurred while in the middle of an intersection. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 5550 | ||
| While pulling away from a full stop (light) the engine rpm surged to approximately 4000 and the transmission indicator light flashed (a wrench icon). the engine continued to rev but there was no movement of the car as if the car was in neutral. i turned off the car and restarted it. the car then shifted properly and the wrench icon had disappeared. this occurred while in the middle of an intersection. | |||