Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1129200511/29/200510018786Engine pre-heater installation. calix. *tt01/17/2006
00411/09/200410011567Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor. *tc01/26/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
050212/19/200510018803Customer states heater output seems insufficient. *tt01/17/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
01070201/11/200710021315Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb04/03/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TB-01-12-0402/10/201210043602Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe04/13/2012
SAC-28F3/P1-REV08/01/201010036496Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a03/23/2011
201046205/07/200710021966Rough on initial start at temperatures below 20 degrees f. *kb06/27/2007
23050107/01/200523050410012760Runs rough on initial start at temperatures below -7 degrees c (20 degrees f). *tt update. *tt update. *tt03/14/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SA-28F601/28/201110038591Ready06/22/2011
SA-28F601/28/201110038591Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. engine software may cause the vehicle to exceed emissions standards. *rm06/22/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
201583108/28/200810026848Volkswagen: 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. *pe12/29/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
V20120312/03/201210050079Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js01/24/2013
SAC-28F3/P1-REV08/01/201010036496Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a03/23/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
10/13/2007950002
 Turbocharger on 2005 vw golf failed twice (5000 mi and 95000 mi). first blade failed (covered by warranty), second shaft broke in half ($1,800 out of pocket). i bought car because it was supposed to be relaaible and supposed reputation of the diesel engine. i don't think two failures of $1,800item in 2.5 yrs is acceptable.
05/01/20053000602/26/2005
 Dt: consumer owned a 2005 volkswagen golf with turbo diesel injection. she bought vehicle with 75 miles on it. while driving on and passing a big truck which was merging into consumer's vehicle lane she tried to accelerate but vehicle lost power and fell back. truck veered into the lane and consumers vehicle was forced into the median until truck noticed consumer's vehicle, got over, and let her back in the lane. the engine light came on, consumer called dealer the next morning and dealer came and picked up vehicle. dealer notified consumer that vehicle was fixed. consumer picked up vehicle. when she got into vehicle and turned key on she saw that engine light was still on. when getting back on highway consumer tried to accelerate and vehicle had no power. when consumer arrived at husband's job to pick him up she received a message from the dealer telling her that the turbo was out, and vehicle was not drivable . turbo part would be in on friday. she returned vehicle to dealer, and they gave her a loaner vehicle. dealer replaced turbo. since then the vehicle had been back to the dealer 4 times for different fuel related problems.*ak