Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| SB-28E6 | 11/24/2010 | 10037349 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| SB-28E6 | 11/24/2010 | 10037349 | Volkswagen: there is a warranty extension on hard start conditions for customers who had an earlier campaign addressed on their vehicles. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/25/2010 | 34000 | ||
| Parked car and went into the store to shop and approximately 10 minutes later someone said a car was on fire and that it was a silver vw. my husband went out and found the whole front end engulfed in flames. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/05/2010 | 10430 | ||
| The vehicles motor began making an irregular noise ( sounded like an airplane engine) between 2-3rpms and there was serious vibration through the entire vehicle. the vehicle chugged along at low speeds and the steering was difficult and not that responsive. there was serious vibration through thethe vehicle was left at the service center on friday as it was late in the day. upon returing on monday morning, the technician informed me that the motor mount bolts (two) were missing and the threads for each was completey stripped. the motor was rocking back and forth creating this dreadful noise.the threads were restored using tap and dye set and new bolts were installed. i was informed that sometimes the bolts snap and this is a manufactueres defect. i was told there were other signs of damage and i kind of feel something will be found once my warranty is up as a result of this mishaps. | |||