

Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (16%)
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (65%)
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Apr 20156000 mi | Well known issue in the UK. Noise from rear suspension. Replaced rear shocks and top mounts. Problem as bad as ever. Many UK non DCC Golfs with same issue. VW cannot fix. Its unbelievable see MK7 Forum for this problem. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201920000 mi£300 | Driver's seat belt jammed, mechanism replaced at home by breakdown service, no labour charge. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201630000 mi | Sensor on intake manifold failed. Dealer replaced intake manifold under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 20154200 mi | Started and ran rough, threw a code. No problem found; car running fine. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 20141000 mi | Parking brake sensor faulty. Car would not sense brake released and continually "chimed". |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
Nov 201415507 mi | Notorious water pump failure. Came home, noticed puddle on the floor, dropped off car at 8am. Picked up at 10:30 repaired. Warranty Notorious water pump failure. Came home, noticed puddle on the floor, dropped off car at 8am. Picked up at 10:30 repaired. Warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2022 | |||
May 202066000 miUS $400 | Headliner replacement. Factory glue had been degrading over time and releasing foam pieces into the interior. Plus, a hanging headliner just looks bad. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 20149700 mi | Water pump failed. Repair included new water pump, drive belt, and coolant flush. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201623000 miUS $750 | Turbo intercooler broke, lost all turbo power to the engine. Dealership said it was my fault and there was "a crack" but there was nothing. Tried jipping me for 1500 turned it down. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 20142200 mi | Defective Secondary Pressure Motor. It took the dealer three tries but they fixed it. | ||
Oct 201516300 mi | Rear passenger door did not close properly. The door clasp came loose and had to be screwed back in. | ||
Jul 201845000 miUS $1000 | Cylinder head leak. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
Aug 201522400 mi | Window switch one-click up not working. Switch replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 202160800 miUS $2725 | These VW/Audi turbo DI engines are known for carbon build up. At inspection, it was determined there was significant build up and it would cause issues soon. Had the valves walnut shell blasted to clean up. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Feb 201615900 mi | AC Control unit "lost" all programming. Dealer reflashed the unit's software |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201858000 miUS $750 | Part in intake needed to be replaced. Covered by warranty. Decided to do the valve cleaning due to carbon buildup at the same time for a discount price |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 2017155000 miUS $700 | fan went out. dealership screwed me on the cost to fix. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
Apr 20149250 mi | I am recording from the original work invoices that was provided with the car. I guess the car became slow above 2000 RPMS. The dealer investigated and replaced the turbo. This fixed the issue. Also the washer fluid sensor was replaced. I am recording from the original work invoices that was provided with the car. The windshield washer fluid sensor was replaced because it showed the washer fluid to be empty even when full. | ||
Jan 201643800 mi | Noticed a squeaking noise coming from the front of the car when going over rough roads or speed bumps. Replaced Front roll bar links which had too much play. Rear window cleaning fluid sprayer stopped working. Fix by reattaching the hose to it. | ||
May 201654700 miUS $50 | Driver's door seal was leaking causing water to enter and got my arm wet in heavy rains. The seal was replaced. It hasn't rain since the seal being replaced so no idea if it is fixed. Fixed with VW CPO warranty. I paid the deductible |
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Africa Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Sep 20147440 mi | Interior trim panel on driver side, inside sill. Looks like holding clips had broken. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
Nov 2016 | Had a major problem with the turbo charger. It had to be totally replaced, but fortunately was within the warranty period. Apparently this is a known problem, which some people think they can avoid by changing the oil more often. We only use the high performance oil recommended by VW. |
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201856800 miUS $100 | The anti-theft chip installed by the dealer pre-sale (garbage that they are) was malfunctioning and causing interior lights, gauges and warning mechanisms to flash randomly. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2019 | |||
Jan 201844000 miUS $950 | Haldex all-wheel drive system failure, dealer replaced the Haldex unit. 2/3 of cost was covered by VW even though I was out of warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
Mar 2013500 mi | After leaving the car outdoors in the snow, the brakes stuck to the rotors. This caused the brakes to rattle excessively under heavy braking. Dealer shaved erosion from the brakes. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
Mar 201762000 miUS $414 | Alignment and repair a bent toe arm. Also found a bent suspension arm. All related to a set of coilovers that were removed because they were too stiff. Not a car fault. TSB for the airbags in the car. "Clock spring fix" |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201536580 mi | Fault code p0456 replaces faulty n80 emission valve | ||
Aug 201752700 mi | Front link kit |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
May 201634100 mi | Front end links. Fixed under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 201744000 mi | Oil was leaking into the coolant from the oil cooler. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States May 2013 - Dec 2021 | |||
Aug 201928000 miUS $200 | sunroof drains clogged causing water to leak into interior. The clog was too far down the drain line for me to fix. Mechanic was able to remedy |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201424000 mi | Check engine light came on with codes p2015/p2010: Intake manifold runner position sensor failure. The motor/sensor module was replaced and codes cleared. | ||
Jun 201850000 miUS $150 | Driver side power window switch module replaced. Driver window switch auto-raise stopped working, and passenger switch broke a pin and fell out of its slot. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 202069000 miUS $1000 | clutch replaced due to slipping | ||
Jun 202171000 miUS $1200 | replace rotors and pads |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201970000 miUS $1600 | Air conditioning not cooling. Dealer diagnosed as a failed bearing in the compressor. Metal contaminated the system which also required replacing a valve assembly | ||
Jul 202178000 mi | Check engine light and very rough start. Dealer diagnosed as an intake manifold failure, broken flap. While teh intake was off and being replaced the dealer also performed the car's first carbon cleaning. After repair, Volkswagen notified me of an expended warranty for this issue and they reimbursed me fully for this repair. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 201516000 mi | Driver's side passenger window control switch replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201750000 miUS $1500 | Intake Manifold had an issue, CEL was on. They fixed it. | ||
May 201750000 mi | A hose wasn't reattached during intake manifold repair, causing vacuum leak and vibration noise at higher RPMs. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 201421900 mi | My GTI dropped all its coolant on the driveway overnight. It needed a new thermostat housing. Fixed under warranty. | ||
Jun 201531000 mi | Inability to change into higher gears. Could just barely get the car started in first. Had very occasionally had balky shifts into second gear from the beginning of owning it. Clutch replacement. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2019 | |||
Oct 201638000 miUS $1900 | Clutch starting slipping under heavy throttle in upper gears. Thanks, previous owner. | ||
Sep 201757000 mi | CEL on, code P0299. No boost but no other symptoms. Wastegate stuck open, dealer replaced turbo. Darn good thing I was just barely in the 5/60 powertrain warranty. I think this would have been a multi-thousand dollar repair. | ||
May 201867000 miUS $700 | CEL. Bad intake flap servo. Just out of power train warranty, after many phone calls VW agreed to pay half. | ||
Jun 201871000 miUS $600 | Front wheel bearings got noisy quickly. Mechanic said one noisy other looked in early stages so I had him replace both. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 201637300 miUS $10 | One of the headlight bulbs failed immediately after the warranty had ended. | ||
Aug 201643000 miUS $330 | The diverter valve on the turbo failed. I told the dealership what was wrong, but they still charged me for diagnostics and claimed it wasn't covered on powertrain warranty (even though the turbo was listed as covered). Frustrating. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Dakota, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Jun 201421000 mi | Upper radiator hose developed a small leak, hose replaced. | ||
Mar 201530000 mi | Water pump leak, water pump replaced. | ||
Sep 201755000 miUS $800 | Intake manifold flapper valve replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 20135800 mi | one touch up feature not working on passenger door; replaced | ||
Apr 201418800 mi | Radio system malfunction, software updated to fix it | ||
Jan 201620800 mi | airbag wiring recall issue--airbag light on, steering-wheel mounted controls stopped working | ||
Aug 201655700 miUS $540 | parking brake was dragging even if released rear end links worn out, making clunking noise |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2019 | |||
Sep 201413000 mi | Water pump failed, and it was replaced under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 2018112000 miUS $1000 | Carbon build up |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201640000 mi | Water pump replacement | ||
Jul 201769631 miUS $230 | Intake manifold replaced due to check engine light on. | ||
Jul 2019112947 mi | Turbocharger replacement |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jul 201522800 mi | Metallic "clunk" sound heard from rear over bumps. Dealer inspected and found rear right shock had internal fault. Replaced under warranty. Passenger seat creaks. Dealer inspected and found no obvious fault, but suggested lubing internal seat components requiring disassembly, not covered by warranty. Declined and will do it myself on a weekend. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States May 2021 - Nov 2021 | |||
Jul 202153000 miUS $300 | Replaced AC Compressor | ||
Aug 202154000 miUS $1100 | Water Pump was leaking. Driver side control arm was bent and causing abnormal wear on tire. | ||
Nov 202159000 miUS $800 | Radiator damaged and leaking. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 201412000 mi | Replace leaking water pump Replace weak battery |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201525000 mi | Coolant pump leak. It had started leaking slightly. To be fair, it would have been preventive if I had acted as soon as I got the recall notice instead of letting it go for six months. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2024 | |||
Jan 201517500 mi | Coolant leaking, water pump replaced | ||
Jun 201755500 miUS $125 | Latch for rear hatch no longer engaging. driver information center showed rear hatch open. Replaced latch with part from amazon, required trip to parts store for specialty multipoint socket. 1/2 hour easy replacement not counting special trip to store. Engine recorded 3 p2015 faults. Troubleshooting by dealer found loose vacuum hose. Replaced hose. Kept car overnight to ensure faul would not repeat. | ||
Jul 201756000 mi | Diagnostic recorded multiple engine misfire faults. I spoke to service manager at the dealer, he suspected issue with carbon build up and recommended driving the car harder (twist my arm) and switching to regular gas before resorting to manual cleaning. I did both and problem has not repeated for 3k miles so far. | ||
Jan 201867000 mi | Washer fluid hose near rear window cracked and spraying fluid into luggage area of car. Would cost $325 to fix. | ||
Jan 2021101000 miUS $130 | Cylinder misfire, replaced ignition coils and spark plugs | ||
Jan 2023122000 miUS $3676 | Coolant Expansion Tank was leaking and replaced Replace timing chain guides, tensioner and cover serpentine belt cracked, replaced replace faulty windshield washer sensor - do not use washer fluid containing RainX | ||
Feb 2024132000 miUS $4535 | Engine Rear Main Seal leaking Oil leaking from camshaft cover at top of engine Rumble when driving between 20 and 25 mph, wheel bearing, replaced front, right. Rumble is still present. Replaced clutch and flywheel while repairing engine rear main seal. New clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel and throw out bearing installed. Parts were $1800, bought separately. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 20146800 mi | Rear sway-bar passenger's side end-link loose/damaged. Replaced under warranty. Sunroof shade rattled when open (pushed to rear) foam added to cease noise (warrantied). |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
Apr 201720000 miUS $200 | Original brakes wear out prematurely. Replaced rear rotors and pads. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2019 | |||
Mar 201520000 mi | Slowly kept losing coolant. Faulty water pump. Replaced along with seals. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 2013 | Check engine light on and Inside lights would not turn off. | ||
Jun 20144000 mi | Leaking engine coolant and low coolant indicator. Found to be coming from water pump. Water pump to be replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201639000 miUS $178 | Air wasn't cool |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2014 - Feb 2020 | |||
Sep 20143000 mi | The low coolant light came on; also had a quick drop in operating temperature while driving. Took the car to the dealership, and the water pump was replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201629900 mi | Leak in DSG transmission | ||
Jun 201733000 mi | Headliner began to sag and fall down. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 201412000 mi | The sensor for the windshield washer fluid reservoir was always indicating the reservoir was empty. | ||
May 201525000 mi | Leaking coolant. Replaced water pump under warranty | ||
Mar 201849060 miUS $125 | Check engine light came on with a P2015 code (Intake manifold runner position sensor switch circuit range performance). Replaced the intake manifold Cleaned carbon off the valves while the intake manifold was off the car being replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 201644200 mi | Water pump was leaking coolant in the engine bay and onto the garage floor. Water pump was replaced. | ||
May 201748237 mi | Check Engine Light. Pulled P2004 and P2015 codes. Intake Manifold valve was stuck open. While the intake was off, I had the carbon buildup cleaned too. Battery was dead in less than 2 years. VW battery has 3 year full replacement and 5 year prorated warranty on the battery so I got a new battery for free. | ||
Jul 202172000 miUS $250 | Upholstery on sunroof cover came off. Was replaced with plaid fabric matching the seats. Also replaced fabric upholstery in doors with plaid fabric. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
May 201748047 miUS $211 | Engine seized. Valve dropped into piston and melted together. Debris found in exhaust and turbo. Engine and turbo replaced under manufacturer warranty. Price not disclosed. | ||
Sep 201751000 miUS $627 | Starter shorted out. Replaced. | ||
Mar 201858565 miUS $289 | One ignition coil failed. Coil and spark plug required to be replaced. Estimate was $289 for just this work, but I agreed to have all 4 coils and plugs replaced at a cost of $541.88 including taxes and fees. (For the purposes of this report, I entered $289 as the charge.) |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2019 | |||
Jan 201321300 mi | console backlight adjustment switch had a short and was replaced. | ||
Feb 201410000 mi | Check engine light was on. Technicians test drove and could not find problems, so the light was reset and I was told to "just keep an eye on it." |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201846000 miUS $311 | Engine had multiple oil leaks due to failed pressure valve fixed under extended warranty. Total bill $1900 | ||
May 2022116000 miUS $400 | Replaced coolant tank due to being cracked. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Jan 20131200 mi | Rattle from turbo waste gate. Clip was attached to stop the rattle. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 201516100 mi | Water pump failure |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201727000 miUS $7 | Wind noise, well sort of... The plastic pin that holds my passenger side rear window to the operator popped out. Consequently, the window would not go up all the way unless it was given a helping hand. TERRIBLE design IMO. | ||
Nov 201734000 miUS $20 | Passenger side rear window regulator pin popped out. Love this car but this is very aggravating! | ||
Jan 201970000 mi | Dealer replaced the "Intake Manifold" after several engine light codes surfaced. This assembly must include the sensors that malfunctioned. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
Feb 201541000 miUS $300 | Intake manifold, turbo diverted valve, and carbon clean. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201420700 mi | Door rain drainage tube not connected causing water to come into front and back floors. Did not realize until many months of water seepage, needed new carpeting. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2018 | |||
Mar 201629140 mi | Trim was not seated properly from previous repair |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201868000 miUS $125 | CEL error code indicating carbon buildup on a valve. Code cleared and started using VW fuel additive, car runnning OK since |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201629300 mi | Plastic chrome finish peeling off of gear selector knob lever creating an uncomfortably rough edge. | ||
May 201970000 miUS $100 | Intense whine in fifth and sixth gears. Have taken it to the dealer numerous times - including under the CPO warranty for the issue, had them diagnose it as bad tires, wheel bearings, CV joint, bent rim, perfectly normal, then after the CPO warranty expired, it miraculously needs a new DSG transmission despite having reported it while it was under warranty. Estimate for a USED transmission replacement is about $4k. A new one is around $9K, which is about $1000 shy of the current bluebook. After much research, I performed a reset on the controller via VCDS. The cable / software license cost me $300 (bought it with the car from the previous owner). After the first reset, the noise went away. | ||
Oct 201969000 miUS $400 | Running horribly, constant misfires at lower RPM. OBDII reader indicating cylinder 2 most problematic, but happening on all four. Replaced spark plugs and coils. Issue not resolved. Dealer recommend "intake manifold decarbon and cleaning", quoted $1200. Acquired the parts and tools to do it myself. Took two days. Very difficult disassembly / reassembly (requires replacing injector seals too). The carbon scraping - WITH a media blaster (walnut shell), wire brushes and picks, took nearly a full day. After much research, this is a common issue with this engine due to the direct injection design; Subsequent model years had a fifth fuel injector inside the plastic intake manifold to ensure the backs of the valves get sprayed with fuel/ detergent to slow the build-up. | ||
Oct 202077000 mi | DSG 5th and 6th gear noise issue is back, this time accompanied by an occasional hard fault condition requiring pulling over on the highway (as it usually happens at highway speeds in 5th or 6th gear). In this condition, the transmission will default to second gear and flash a wrench shaped warning light, and will not respond to shift requests until the ignition has been shutoff, car placed in park, then started again. Check Engine light is on. A repair has not been attempted as the USED replacement transmission is over $4000 installed. | ||
Sep 202180140 miUS $4900 | DSG transmission unable to shift into forward or reverse. Attempted adjustment / reset, failed. Multiple error codes on TCU indicating mechanical failure requiring mechatronic control unit and or whole transmission replacement. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jun 201540000 mi | Exhaust diverter flap failed, eventually covered out of warranty by VW. Since then flap now covered to 120,000 miles by new extension of factory warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Nov 201442000 mi | Inside lights (dome, mirror, footwell) failed to turn off after exiting car. Key fob locking "beep" went silent. Rear window wipers failed. This lasted for 5 days before all of them worked again. No trip to the dealership. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Mar 201421000 miUS $2800 | Clutch burnt - had to replace the entire thing. Manual transmission. | ||
Jul 201649300 mi | Lose bolt on transmission made it impossible to get into 6th gear. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jan 201670000 miUS $200 | Compressor replacement |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 201431000 mi | Occasional light ticking sound when unwinding steering wheel, like a rotary phone. Possibly some kind of clock spring. Driver's airbag replaced under warranty. Sound gone. | ||
Nov 201433600 mi | Did not start in cold 32F/28F/and then thaw cycle. Then after several retries, started but quit. Finally started. Web research indicated common issue and 'cold weather fix kit'. Dealer could not reproduce the issue and would not install fix. | ||
Jan 201536700 mi | Previous complaint on hard/rough start around freezing (but not sub-freezing) temperatures. This time VW dealer installed intercooler kit to avoid ice build-up. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Dec 201687000 miUS $350 | Trunk latch |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
Apr 201540000 miUS $700 | Standard 50K Service; plus Dash rattle in instrument cluster |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Apr 20138300 mi | check engine light: engine control software required update |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 20131240 mi | Car brought to dealer with continuing handling issue - drifting & inconsistency on highway. Dealer could not reproduce - no fix |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
May 201412400 mi | Engine reported intermittent communication loss with transmission. CEL came on and off 1-2 days at a time. VW checked cables, wires then changed the entire shifter assembly. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201563000 mi | High Pressure Fuel Pump shattered causing pieces to get into the fuel filter and fuel lines. Fuel system was replaced, even though vehicle was 2k outside of warranty. There have been reports to NHTSB. Maybe contaminated fuel caused it. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 20135000 mi | Fan motor burned out |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 201438000 mi | Catastrophic failure of high pressure diesel fuel pump. Repair required extensive replacement and cleaning of other systems on car |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 20144000 mi | recurring persistent vibration / rattle from headliner area vicinity of overhead light console. | ||
Nov 201411700 mi | Plastic piece that allows you to aim the rear air vent broke |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 201639000 miUS $98 | Failed exhaust flap, part of VW TSB. |
turbocharged 140hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Feb 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Apr 20144200 mi | Rear passenger overhead interior light will not switch off at all except when car locked and left at end of journey. Switch reset under warranty. |
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New South Wales, Australia Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201852700 mi | Judder when starting on steep hills. Replacement clutch pack for DSG gearbox fitted by dealer under warranty, no costs to owner. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201641000 mi | Tech found oil while replacing spark plugs. Replaced valve cover and gasket under CPO warranty. | ||
Jun 201752000 miUS $50 | Drivers side heated seat bottom failed. Dealer replaced under CPO. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 202098000 miUS $600 | Valve cover cracked and leaked. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2019 | |||
Feb 201529400 mi | Replaced seat recline switch under warranty. Glove box latch and passenger window switch. These are three separate issues. | ||
May 201535000 mi | Turn signal integrated into the mirror did not function. Was replaced under warranty | ||
Mar 201766000 miUS $227 | Automatic transmission would not shift out of 5th gear. Cause was determined to be a broken wire. | ||
Nov 201778000 miUS $196 | Wires leading to transmission, another one broke, transmission was stuck in 3rd gear until wire was repaired | ||
Apr 2019105000 miUS $900 | lock modules in doors |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 20135000 mi | Rear washer fluid nozzle would occasionally dribble fluid when accelerating. Problem intermittent and difficult to reproduce. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Nov 20139920 mi | Headlight is fogging up. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Feb 201753320 miC $400 | Right rear wheel bearing was shot. Replaced it. | ||
Jun 201758280 mi | Water pump replaced under warranty | ||
Sep 202086800 miC $260 | clunking in suspension was old sway bar needing replacement | ||
Jul 20211 miC $1400 | brake pad and disc replacement | ||
Jul 202299820 miC $300 | End links replaced in front within two years of their having been replaced. They were clunking over bumps, etc. Parts covered with warranty. Exhaust sleeve replaced too. Also, rear trunk latch has been clunking -- I extended bump stops to tighten hatch latch. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
Aug 201527980 mi | I heard "knocking" sounds coming from the front and rear suspension. The dealership diagnosed the problem as broken stabilizer links. The dealer replaced both front and rear links. Repair was covered by warranty. | ||
Nov 201643800 miC $100 | While having my car in for scheduled service, the technician reported that my right-front stabilizer link was getting loose. The link was replaced under warranty. An alignment was also performed. |
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 201638000 miUS $50 | Clunking from suspension over slow bumps. Dealer found front strut mounts to be the source of sound and replaced them. Fixed source of sound. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Feb 201413300 mi | Intake flap motor failed causing CEL | ||
Dec 201427000 miUS $2500 | Replaced clutch bc it was starting to slip |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
Feb 201517400 mi | 19,000 miles. Could not shift into gears. Clutch was dragging. pressure plate retaining ring failure. Entire clutch assy replaced. Was performe under warranty at no cost to me. | ||
Nov 201746000 mi | Clutch throwout bearing/ slave cylinder failure. Similar failure as previous repair. Did not fix, sold vehicle. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2012 - May 2016 | |||
May 201526000 mi | Leaking water pump. Water pump replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Feb 201520000 mi | Water pump leak caught on 20k service. Waited a week for water pump to arrive. Replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
Dec 201324000 mi | Blown water pump. Replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Dakota, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
Feb 201420000 mi | Water pump leaking. Water pump replaced. | ||
Sep 201530000 mi | Water pump broke again. Fixed under recall. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201418000 mi | Intake manifold needed to be replaced due to malfunctioning intake runner flap. Caused check engine light, misfires, and stalls. | ||
Jun 201675000 miUS $300 | Replace intake manifold and clean valve, valve stems, and intake port. | ||
Dec 201798000 miUS $1500 | Replaced clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing (with aftermarket equipment, due to OEM equipment failing). Replaced manual trans fluid and rear main seal during clutch replacement. | ||
Feb 2018104000 miUS $1200 | Replaced rear main seal. 2nd in two months. 1st new seal leaked from factory. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Nov 201628000 mi | In tank electric fuel pump replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Nov 201546000 miUS $110 | Wiper fluid sensor | ||
Feb 201881000 miUS $500 | Coil Packs failed resulting in severe misfires. Replaced all coil packs and spark plugs. These were the original packs and plugs, and the car had been "chip tuned" for about 50,000 miles prior to failure. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
Feb 201520300 mi | Experienced repeated difficult start, rough idle, and stall symptomatic of failing ignition coil(s) or fuel pump. Dealer unable to replicate, no CEL or misfire codes. Presumed to be bad gas (doubtful). |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
Aug 20132000 mi | storage compartment cover defective, replaced under warranty | ||
Feb 201512000 mi | passenger seat belt wouldn't retract, had to replace parts. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Mar 201946262 mi | Driver side mirror stopped adjusting downward. Switch replaced. | ||
Oct 202052401 mi | Driver side mirror stopped adjusting downward again shortly after previous repair. Switch replaced again. | ||
Dec 202158178 mi | Driver side mirror stopped adjusting downward yet again shortly after previous switch replacement. Dealer inspected for free and said it was probably a faulty motor, quoting $600 to replace it. I opted not to replace the motor and continue adjusting the mirror manually as needed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2020 | |||
Feb 201839000 miUS $50 | throttle body failure |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201732000 miUS $45 | Switch to adjust driver and passenger mirror stopped working |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Chile Dec 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
Feb 201832860 mi$200 | One of the four ignition coils went dead, the previous owner changed two of the originals at 45.000km and now i am replacing the other two at 53.000. This is a common problem for vw. I recommend that you do it outside the dealer because they charge way to much for a simple coil change. The car can be used for short trips or to get to the garage. | ||
Mar 201939060 mi$300 | Replaced the front shocks |
Engine not specified
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Mar 20133000 mi | something in the clutch is moving. something is loose. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 201438000 mi | Fault in right rear ABS sensor circuit; electrical issue: one wire inside harness had open circuit. Replaced ABS harness. | ||
Dec 201445260 mi | Engine light on; Exhaust flap sticking open and closed; replaced flap | ||
Feb 201546500 miC $600 | Heater fan wouldn't start. |
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Finland Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201222940 mi€150 | Door handles do not work properly when minus centigrade, you need to pull the handle twice to get the door open. | ||
Oct 201339440 mi€400 | Door handles needed to be pulled twice Gas tank hatch always open | ||
Oct 201463240 mi€700 | Manual gear box, could not get in first gear. replaced the "gear guide"? |
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
Nov 20126180 mi | Leaking seal on rear drive differential "bevel box". Replaced seal and did alignment. | ||
Aug 201313640 mi | Bevel box seal leak. Rear drive connection to transmission leaking oil |
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Feb 20136500 mi | Front speaker had a bass rattle. It required replacement. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201313000 mi | Loud whine indicating impending WP failure. replaced pump, timing belt. Replaced timing belt cover. | ||
Mar 201421000 mi | Crankcase breather replaced under warranty. | ||
Jun 201634000 mi | Left rear speaker not working. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Apr 20122000 mi | Sirius Satellite cutting in and out Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances | ||
May 20122300 mi | Rear windshield washer nozzle clogged. When used first time, line burst leaking into trunk Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances | ||
Jun 20124000 mi | Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances | ||
Sep 20124000 mi | Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances. Intermittent, but sometimes had to get within 2-3 feet. After five failed attempts, I asked that the car be replaced. VW did so with no hassle. VW took great care of me. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - May 2014 | |||
Jun 201310000 mi | Water pump impeller came loose and ate through housing and engine timing belt. Very common for R's with build dates Feb-March 2012. | ||
Oct 201312300 mi | Battery died, dealer replaced it under warranty. Car is 18 months/12.6K miles old. Dealer said this is normal on German-built VW's. The US made ones fair better, battery-wise. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 20122000 mi | replaced warped right front wheel well liner | ||
Sep 201315000 mi | updated software on RCD-510 entertainment system due to bugs when connecting with Bluetooth. | ||
Oct 201315500 miUS $35 | left rear bumper reflector cracked. Replaced with new part. Dealer claimed rock damage, but an odd location for this. Friend had same problem with his car. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - May 2014 | |||
Mar 20136000 mi | Got the error message "Keyless malfunction." Dealer replaced the "brain" that deals with the proximity key that allows keyless locking/unlocking and starting the car. Repair worked for a day. | ||
Nov 201310100 mi | Keyless entry system repaired by fixing wiring in driver's door. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
Aug 20131240 mi | Noise from driver's door when car is in motion. Found loose bolt on striker. Tightened bolt and adjusted door. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201211780 mi | Steering wheel functions (radio computer, nav, horn) stopped working. A clockspring wire had broken. | ||
Sep 201429140 miC $1365 | Front differential was leaking. Repaired under warranty | ||
Apr 201641220 mi | Subframe bolts needed replacing. Symptom was creaking while driving and turning. Air flow sensor | ||
Feb 201863860 miC $200 | [audio] System stopped working. Repaired |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 201416120 mi | In Tank low pressure transfer pump not supplying adequate fuel pressure to the cam driven direct injection fuel pump, resulting in fuel starvation and power loss during times of high engine load and speed. Pump replaced under warranty. | ||
Apr 201518700 mi | All major components of the fuel system replaced. Fuel tank, in tank low pressure fuel transfer pump, it's controller, fuel lines, engine driven direct injection pump, and all injectors. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Aug 201771000 miUS $800 | Airbag sensor fail Sensor for front passenger side failure |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2018 | |||
Nov 201633140 mi | Clutch had squeal - repaired as per TSB. Flywheel still scorched though. | ||
Jun 201735960 miC $140 | Failed start. Rough idle prior to kick-down. Bogging down on acceleration intermittently (will continue to occur until car shuts down and restarted on a 'good performance' start-up) | ||
May 201845880 miC $300 | Loud compressor noise, increasing with load. Intermittent in nature. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
Jun 201320000 mi | Right rear window not functioning. A few days later it fell off the track again. I was able to still use it if I opened/closed it without using the auto function. | ||
Nov 201322000 mi | Loss of power and check engine lit on dashboard. Right rear window regulator replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2018 | |||
Jul 201554000 miUS $150 | Rear wheel bearing became very noisy (driver's side). Replaced bearing/hub assembly. | ||
Apr 201782000 miUS $40 | Latch for rear tailgate broke- I replaced it. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201431000 mi | Water pump leaking. Replaced under warranty | ||
Jun 201433000 mi | P2015 check engine light. Entire manifold replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 201688000 miUS $900 | Misfires on cold start. Carbon mechanically cleaned from intake valves. | ||
Mar 2017106000 miUS $300 | Intake manifold failed. Replaced under warranty. Carbon cleaned from intake valves at same time. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
Aug 201450000 miUS $10 | Rear cargo cover/parcel shelf hinge pin broke off. Drilled out old pin, used a nut/bolt and nylon standoff to replace the pin. | ||
Dec 201455000 miUS $257 | Minor coolant leakage on LH lower corner of radiator (a few drops on the garage floor). Coolant level was still full. Replaced radiator and PZEV temperature/anti-tamper sensor. Refilled w/G12++ coolant and distilled water. | ||
Jun 201560000 mi | Windshield is delaminating at several places around the edges. Very unusual for a 3 year old car, typically not seen until 15+ years. Purely a cosmetic problem at this time. | ||
Mar 201668000 mi | Very light misfiring at idle for a long time. Now much worse after a cold start. Eventually set code P0303 misfire cylinder #3. Moved the #3 coil and spark plug to different cylinders to see if the misfire would move. Misfire stayed at #3. | ||
Jun 201670000 miUS $328 | Injected Seafoam Spray in the intake at high idle to clean carbon buildup that was causing misfires at idle and check engine light. Significant smoke after the process, so I repeated it again with a 2nd can. Moderate improvement, not 100%. Dealer found faulty intake manifold runner, code P2008. Covered by a warranty extension for this part. I had sharply lower fuel economy for months (a symptom of this) but the code never came up with my scantool. Intake manifold replaced. Dealer offered a manual carbon cleaning while the intake manifold was already removed. Cost was $328 since manifold removal was paid by VW due to the faulty intake runner. Normal price is $1100 for manual carbon cleaning at this dealer. | ||
Apr 201779000 mi | Electric coolant after-run pump is making a bearing-like rattling noise intermittently. Didn’t try to fix it; will listen to see if the noise gets louder or more consistent before replacing the pump. | ||
May 201782000 miUS $5 | Coolant was low and I can smell a coolant smell under the hood after driving the car. Unable to find any leaks or stains or other evidence of leakage. Since this time I have been keeping an eye on the coolant level and the loss rate is very low, probably less than 1 cup of coolant per year. | ||
Mar 201887025 miUS $30 | Car was misfiring. Code P0302, cylinder #2 misfire. Inspected cylinder #2 spark plug. Appearance was normal. Swapped cylinder #1 and cylinder #2 ignition coils. Misfire code moved to cylinder #1. Replaced the #1 ignition coil (formerly at cylinder #2). | ||
Apr 201994000 miUS $10 | Car had a coolant odor outside and in the engine compartment after driving, which has been going on for years. The coolant level drops extremely slowly and I couldn't find any visual evidence of leakage. Coolant was due to be changed anyway, so I added Bars Leaks sealant along with the new coolant. Seems to have fixed the problem; the odor has gone away. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
Mar 20126000 mi | Front Turn Signal would not turn off. | ||
Mar 201316000 mi | Water Pump failure caused a slow but constant loss of fluid. Water pump replaced under warranty. Common GTI problem. | ||
Jun 201318000 mi | Rear Hatch would not close | ||
May 201427100 mi | Water pump leaking coolant. 2nd failure. | ||
Dec 201543000 miUS $350 | Carbon Buildup due to Direct Injection design. | ||
Jan 201627300 mi | Faulty HPFP (fuel pump). Common GTI problem. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2018 | |||
Feb 201418800 mi | Replaced camshaft adjuster unit because the inlet screen had popped out. Extreme cold weather (-25F) may have contributed. | ||
Jan 201519500 mi | Code 2015, intake flapper motor failed. Replaced intake assembly. | ||
May 201532500 mi | Car was losing power under turbo pressure and CEL came on. Dealer found that intake fitting downstream of the turbo was loose. Dealer tightened fitting. This is also just a few months after the dealer replaced the complete intake. | ||
Dec 201537000 mi | Replaced intake manifold. Car through a CEL (code 2015) on previous day though no adverse performance had been noticed. Dealer replaced intake at no charge because an extended warranty had been offered on this component by VW. | ||
May 201640000 mi | Intake manifold replaced again. Through CEL, engine hesitated occasionally, and couldn't achieve full throttle. | ||
Apr 201749000 miUS $100 | Check engine light flashing and EDC light on accompanied by very rough idle and loss of power. Cyl 1 coil was bad and replaced, cyl 3 has intermittent misfire but coil not replaced. Trip took about 2 hours. | ||
Nov 201866000 mi | Intake manifold replaced. Turbo seals also found with slight leak but not repaired at this time. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Nov 20128500 mi | Roof bracket around sun roof was rattling and needed to be replaced. | ||
Jul 201527000 miUS $100 | Underbody shield came off and wire to oxygen sensor was exposed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 20124340 mi | Bluetooth module died. Dealer replaced under warranty | ||
Feb 201739060 miC $800 | heck engine light one. Control manual had air valve stuck in open position. 3 hours labour to change $90 of parts. | ||
Dec 201745880 mi | Haven't attempted a fix. pushing it back in does not solve problem | ||
Oct 202074866 miC $820 | High pressure fuel pump replacement. covered under warranty but as my car was tuned, the repair was not covered. | ||
Apr 202176260 miC $1500 | intake manifold stuck in WOT ( 2nd time), also cleaned out valves | ||
Jun 202284320 miC $1200 | A/C compressor was dead (and had been for 6 years) |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201326000 mi | Leaking Oil when hot. Tightened loose oil pan plug from dealership. | ||
Oct 201436700 mi | Check Engine light and failure to start led to replacement of Intake Manifold. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Aug 201524000 mi | Repacement water pump due to slow leak. This was rhe second time it was replaced for the same reason. Supposedly replaced by a newer version. Pads were worn out abd rotors were scored. Surprisingly the fronts were less worn than the rears. | ||
Jul 202251000 mi | Have engine light on due to P2015 Intake Manifold Flap Sensor code but are not experiencing any noticeable performance issues or noises. Seems that it could be covered under a 15yr/150K miles emissions warranty for my particular engine type and date of delivery. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
Nov 201315000 mi | Water pump leaks | ||
Jul 201422300 mi | water pump 2nd time | ||
Sep 201532000 mi | Ck engine light on, was a sensor on the radiator, emissions related to replace the sensor whole radiator was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 201319200 mi | Returned for routine maintentance and I was informed of a programming update for climate control | ||
Mar 201422000 mi | The car was losing coolant without an apparent leak. The dealer determined that the leak was in the water pump and replaced that part. | ||
Sep 201427000 mi | The high pressure fuel pump failed and the engine was not making power |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
Jan 2016US $25 | failed coil-pack, replaced by owner. | ||
Feb 201672000 mi | Faulty fuel injector replaced under warranty | ||
Sep 201790000 mi | timing chain replacement battery replaced new Throttle Body and alignment |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Dec 201782000 mi | code was for the intake manifold flap motor. Was covered by an extended warranty though VW. | ||
Sep 201896000 miUS $134 | Had multiple faults int he steering control module. When driving over bumpy roads the electric steering would drop out. I erased the faults on my own and tried to relearn the steering angle sensor it would not work. Put the car up and checked the connections on the rack for any corrosion, no corrosion found. Looked up the faults on alldata and found a tech bulletin on the exact faults. Took it to the dealer and had them do the programming update for the faults. Have not had the problem happen again. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jul 20135300 mi | When turning wheels sharp to the right there was a noise coming from suspension. Dealer fixed it under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - May 2014 | |||
May 201321000 mi | The dashboard developed a bubble and had to be replaced. | ||
Jan 201417800 mi | CEL from bad sensor in intake. Very common issue on 2.0 TSI engine. | ||
May 201432000 mi | Rough idle. Dealership could not duplicate. Last straw decided to get rid of vehicle before warranty ends. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jul 201332800 mi | Intake manifold was replaced due to a faulty sensor. | ||
Mar 201443000 miUS $300 | car was misfiring on cold start-up. I changed the plugs, coil packs and eventually the EGR valve. | ||
Jun 201451000 miUS $55 | Tie rod ends were squeaking and needed replacement. this was the second set needed! | ||
Jul 201451500 miUS $100 | Battery died needing replacement | ||
Sep 201454000 miUS $600 | High pressure fuel pump ffailed |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 20137000 mi | Service Now warning came on ~3k miles prematurely, dealer reset it | ||
Aug 20137000 mi | Coolant leak from water pump, water pump replaced under warranty | ||
Jun 201413000 mi | The knob to adjust the outside mirrors broke off with normal use and was repaired under warranty | ||
Aug 201413200 mi | EPC warning light came on then turned off after a short time. Dealer viewed stored codes but couldn't diagnose specific issue, no repair needed. | ||
Dec 201414000 mi | Water pump failed for the second time (first at 9k miles). Replaced under warranty. | ||
Jan 201611700 mi | ECU updated per recall - fixed a malfunctioning warning light. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
Nov 201560700 miUS $2000 | misfire at idle. we checked injectors, cleaned valves, checked ECU and it ended up being a deflector plate inside the valve cover that had been damaged but a quick lube shop. clunk on bumps, a bushing that only clunked when partially loaded. | ||
Mar 201665000 miUS $900 | replace shocks and 2 new tires |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201418300 mi | Check engine light went due to condensation in the fuel line. The problem cleared itself but the check engine light still needed to be reset. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
Aug 201310500 mi | Water pump failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 201653000 miUS $550 | Window regulator failed - DS front window |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201561000 mi | Waterpump replaced under warranty | ||
Mar 201685000 miUS $630 | Began getting a CEL for Intake Manifold Flap errors. The Entire manifold was replaced under the TSB extended warranty. Rear Rotors were quite rusty | ||
Jan 2018135000 mi | I started getting bulb failure notices on the MFI....11 of them! And the corresponding lights were in fact not working. Then all at once they began working again. After researching the fuse lay out I discovered the F16 (under the hood) had gotten so hot that the plastic had melted but the fuse itself did not burn out. It was only impeded by the melted plastic. I replaced the fuse and all seems well. | ||
Mar 2018145000 miUS $150 | Began Getting Cylinder Misfire codes...changed Coils and Plugs but still getting codes......engine idles rough but runs fine under throttle.....fuel mileage is unaffected......suspect carbon build up |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201423000 mi | Water pump seal connecting water pump to block failed. Replaced water pump and two sealing rings. | ||
Oct 201432200 mi | Water pump again | ||
Feb 201538000 mi | high pressure fuel pump failed | ||
Nov 201660200 miUS $300 | Cel on for bad intake manifold. Manifold replaced under factory 120,000 warranty on this part Paid 300.00 dollars for carbon cleaning of head intake ports and valves. Also had water pump replaced with VW updated part at no charge. | ||
Oct 201989000 mi | intake manifold replaced under factory extended warranty again. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
Nov 201429000 mi | Leaking Cam Position sensor | ||
Jul 201855000 miUS $75 | Rear pass wheel bearing | ||
Jan 201959000 miUS $300 | Intake Manifold Failed - CEL light |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Mar 201426000 miUS $200 | Had to replace the battery on a car that was 23 months old and had 25000 miles on it. | ||
Dec 201435000 mi | Hatch area makes noise. Dealer claimed it is the tools squeaking and they cannot stop it |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
Aug 2012 | Driver's side tail light wasn't sealed properly, condensation appearing in tail light housing. Severe rattle under low boost from the turbo. Clearly a wastegate rattle. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jul 201543000 mi | HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) failure |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Aug 2018 | |||
Jun 201670000 miUS $600 | Replaced AC compressor. | ||
Mar 201884000 mi | Replaced intake manifold unit under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
Dec 201367000 miUS $300 | Fan motor on heater was squealing. Fan blower was replaced. | ||
Mar 201475000 miUS $900 | High pressure fuel pump failed causing performance issues. | ||
Aug 201484100 miUS $500 | Check engine light came on. Sensor was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201536000 mi | Foam on drivers side seat back split and allowed metal bar in the seat back to contact the drivers back. Repair covered under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
Dec 201214000 mi | Front strut mounts making grinding noise. Replaced both front strut mounts. Loud buzzing noise from right passenger vent when over course roads. Dealer noticed noise and replaced vent. So far noise is absent. | ||
Dec 201328000 mi | Replaced broken A/C vent. Turbo waste gate was rattling when accelerating. | ||
Feb 201543000 miUS $991 | Electronic Control module failed. High pressure fuel pump failed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States May 2012 - May 2013 | |||
Aug 20124700 mi | iPod MFI cable was not working correctly |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jun 2012 | Radio would not tune certain FM stations without shutting down. Dealer ordered new radio. | ||
Jul 2012 | Replaced radio | ||
Apr 201430000 mi | Water pump failed. Had to be towed for service. | ||
Jan 2016 | Coilpack failed on valve 2 and was replaced under power train warranty. Ecu recall also performed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jul 201210300 mi | Wastegate rattle. | ||
Nov 201430400 mi | Rear taillight full of water | ||
Feb 201532800 miUS $760 | Bad PCV valve. Also required oil change as leaking valve resulted in significant loss of oil. Symptom was oil pressure warning light proceeded by grinding engine noise during a fast turn. | ||
Sep 201537000 mi | Excessive oil consumption. Was burning 1quart of oil per 1,00 0 miles. Dealer ran a oil consumption test and said it was still within range (ie: 1qt per 600 miles is considered in range). VW's solution is to keep adding oil. :( |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 20124500 mi | Front Passenger Seat-belt buckle rattles if the road is bumpy. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Feb 201413000 mi | Coolant Pump Leak. Repaired Under Warranty at Dealer. | ||
Oct 201416000 miUS $230 | Faulty battery did not hold a charge. Just outside of the two year warranty, had to replace with fully out of pocket spending. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 201520700 miUS $200 | A/C stopped producing cold air. System was down to 130 grams. The tech could not find a leak and recharged the system to 550 grams, including a dye to find any possible leak in the future. A rattle came from front passenger side door at speeds below about 40 mph. Tech located rattle on rear driver side door, cleaned window and door seals and applied silicone lubricant to that area. This did NOT fix the reported rattle. | ||
Sep 201525000 mi | A/C was becoming weaker for the second time this y ear. At last visit, dye was injected into refrigerant. A technician, while replacing the coolant pump as part of a Service Action, found the leak and replaced the A/C condenser assembly. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
Nov 20124000 mi | Airbag light, switch replaced | ||
Dec 20138000 mi | Vibration when engine under load conditions between 1800-3000 rpm. | ||
Nov 201626000 miUS $115 | check coolant light | ||
Oct 201738 miUS $600 | Rear passenger caliper frozen resulting in complete wear of pad, scoring of rotor. Pads and rotors replaced both rear wheels. Caliper not replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 2017104000 miUS $1400 | The ECU/EMU had to be replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
Feb 20148000 mi | Alarm system was going off randomly for no apparent reason. Computer software had an error code. Dealer reset code and problem seems to be fixed. | ||
Mar 201514000 mi | Slight creaking noise on dry steering. Dealer replaced strut mount/bearing under warranty. Quick and easy repair. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2019 | |||
Mar 201868000 miUS $550 | Water pump started a slow leak. Common issue, quick replacement. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 20124000 mi | The bluetooth module was faulty and needed to be replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Oct 201212000 mi | Leaky rear windshield washer nozzle was replaced. | ||
Feb 201535000 mi | Water pump failed, leaking almost all coolant. | ||
Sep 201541000 mi | Water pump was replaced as per recall. | ||
Dec 201543000 miUS $500 | Oil leak from upper timing cover. Cover replaced. | ||
Feb 201757000 miUS $300 | Oil leaking from timing cover. | ||
Jul 2022133800 miUS $2600 | Oxygen sensor failed, causing a check engine light and problems with power delivery on initial driving. Lower control arm bushings were found to be worn during standard vehicle inspection and were replaced. Engine cam cover found to be seeping oil during standard vehicle inspection and was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201423800 mi | Airbag warning light for driver's side came on, and all steering wheel controls stopped working, were no longer lit. VW replaced a clock spring, which resolved the issue. GTI logo in steering wheel silver trim almost completely worn off. I asked dealer to replace that trim part under warranty. Was told that they can't replace just the trim. They've ordered a completely new steering wheel. | ||
Feb 201526000 mi | Light switch cracked. Dealer replaced at no charge despite this not being covered by warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 201221800 mi | replaced faulty water pump |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jan 2012US $44 | With 200 miles on the vehicle, the water pump began making a loud whistling noise. It was determined to be faulty. Two front wheel center caps fell off during normal driving. Upon inspection of center caps, it was found that the clips that hold it into the wheel had snapped. Dealer claimed that they were not covered because they were a trim item. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201210000 mi | Rattling noise when accelerating. Fixed when taken in for 10k service there was a TSB for a new waste-gate clip that was applied and stopped the noise. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jan 201611300 mi | Intake manifold | ||
Jul 201667700 miUS $200 | Ignition coils and Spark plugs | ||
Jul 201784000 miUS $5000 | Mechatronics broke and is inrepairable. Replacement required. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201316000 mi | Coolant warning illuminated. Checked Temperatures over OBDII (normal) and drove to dealer to top up coolant. Water pump found leaking. Replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201210000 mi | Parking brake release button broke off months ago. Arranged repair during scheduled maintenance. Whole parking brake handle was replaced and is now working perfectly. | ||
May 201430000 mi | High-pressure fuel pump failed and was replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201437000 mi | Replaced driver's window controls, as auto-up speed working. | ||
Feb 201540000 mi | Leaking water pump replaced. | ||
Aug 201546000 mi | The wastegate on the turbo failed. The turbo unit was replaced. | ||
May 201656000 mi | Plastic end on coolant hose cracked and failed, draining coolant. Hose was replaced. | ||
Apr 201772000 miUS $148 | Seized actuator for fuel door preventing door from being opened. Car towed to dealership (on fumes). Dealer had to order actuator (2 days). Broke existing fuel door to release actuator for replacement, and new door was sent out for paint, but had to be done twice (extra day delay). Part was replaced and car was returned. In addition, the passenger side rear tail light bulb assembly had a broken clip and kept popping out. Had been broken for some time and I had ignored it. Reported at last scheduled maintenance (March), part ordered and arrived in mid-April. Replaced during this visit. | ||
Apr 201885000 miUS $265 | Actuator motor for hatch stripped causing hatch to fail to close and a grinding noise from the motor when lifting the hatch via the badge handle. Hatch actuator motor replaced. | ||
Feb 2020100000 miUS $400 | Replaced drivers-side window control unit, as there were two bad switches. | ||
Sep 2021115000 miUS $60 | Replaced headlight bulbs. Tough to do with my big hands and not being able to see in the enclosure. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
May 201552000 miUS $800 | Bad sensor need replacement |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jun 201519000 mi | coolant pump failed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
Dec 201587000 mi | Under their extended warentee, VW replaced the manifold sensor (which was either sticking or just reporting it was sticking) and the entire manifold. $0. Also a software update and a recalled air ad wire harness. All &0 | ||
Jun 201799000 miUS $250 | Wireless ignition switch | ||
Jul 201799000 mi | The bluetooth antenna is dying, and keeps forgetting my saved devices. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Oct 20111000 mi | Poor Gas Mileage. City: 12-18 mpg. Hwy: 28-30. Combined: 23.9 mpg for the first 1100 miles. Was told that it would improve after break in period of up to 5000 miles but no guarantee that it would ever hit the EPA estimates of 24 mpg city One headrest in back seat could be removed but two others could not be removed. Had to make a second trip since they needed a couple hours to remove panel to fix problem. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Apr 201756000 miUS $120 | Intake manifold failed, fixed under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Oct 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
Dec 201667000 miUS $114 | Threw a code for a failed coil pack after cold engine misfire. Replaced all of them and it completely resolved the issue. | ||
Aug 201768000 miUS $300 | Trunk latch servo failed and would not latch. All of the trunk latch needed to be replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201421000 mi | Interior panels popped off, replaced under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 201647000 mi | Water pump failure |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
Feb 2012 | Car's trip computer did not have all functionality installed correctly at factory; dealer had to perform a software install/upgrade to fix issue | ||
Oct 201211000 mi | wiper/multi function stalk on right side of steering column fell apart while I was using it on a rainy day. | ||
Sep 201446000 miUS $712 | High pressure fuel pump should signs of failing (MIL light on, car hard to start and hesitating). Normal pressure to be 40psi; test reading had it at 7psi, |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 20123000 mi | Rear hatch wouldn't open Rear hatch broke again |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 201317980 mi | Malfunctioning rear oxygen sensor - in first ten km driven. | ||
Nov 201325260 mi | Two full battery failures led to two jump-starts, about 5 hours lost, and a full battery replacement under warranty (1.25 years after purchase). | ||
Dec 201448980 mi | 'The' known intercooler design issue - condensation causes water to fill the intake and 'prevents' starts. Dealer decision to replace per TSB. About 5 hours' billable work or $3,000 if not under warranty. | ||
Feb 201551420 miC $375 | Rear exhaust gas temp sensor. Entire bloody subframe had to be lowered to change. Fought with dealer over goodwill. In the end, VW Canada paid 75% - yay VW, boo dealer. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Sep 201670060 miC $150 | Front sway bar endlinks needed to be replaced to solve clunking in front end | ||
Jun 201785560 mi | Exhaust pressure control valve stuck open. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 201640000 miUS $300 | They replaced the part. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Nov 201219300 mi | Bad fuel pressure valve on the fuel return line was causing hesitation and stumbling at steady cruising state around 35-50 mph. | ||
Feb 201326400 mi | Bad fuel pressure valve; same problem as previous (failed again). |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - May 2017 | |||
Jan 201748000 miUS $200 | Replace battery |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Nov 201221400 mi | Simple dash and panel rattles. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 20124700 mi | One side of the rear-spoiler's glue didn't hold (Dealer installed, optional spoiler). Took it to the dealer who re-installed it properly. Hasn't moved since. | ||
May 201423540 mi | Front right stabilizer bar end link got loose, causing noises at low speed. Replace under warranty by dealer. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
Dec 201335960 mi | Inside cover of hatch came loose, screw fell out. Dealer repaired under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Nov 201696700 mi | Headliner came loose. Since it's a TDI and going back from whence it came soon, I just stapled it up. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - May 2017 | |||
Jun 201210000 mi | Sunroof leak. Water ran down A pillar behind the dash, and onto the floor. Sunroof seat was repaired, car dried out | ||
Apr 201316300 mi | Sunroof leak | ||
Aug 201540700 miUS $340 | Sway bar end links replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nevada, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201213000 mi | After a rain, used the defogger. Soon after lost the radio. All other media played. Satellite, CD, Phone worked in that console. Then the radio started playing. But only the HD (AM and FM) stations. Then problem went away. Reported to dealer, no tests. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
Feb 20122700 mi | Sunglass compartment overhead kept popping open. Replaced under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 201439060 mi | Check engine light came on. Exhaust flap was seized. Was replaced. | ||
Mar 201651460 mi | Went to start car. Started and then would stop. Info screen said "key not in range". Tried other key...same. Had car towed to dealer. Immobilizer was re-programmed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Apr 20125000 mi | DSG equipped car stalled then ran rough after re-starting. | ||
Jun 20129000 mi | Check Engine Light during roadtrip. Brought to dealership after return home, no current problems found. Code was EGR related. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 20121000 mi | Driver's side front door squeaked. Dealer readjusted the mounting of the door and solved problem. | ||
Sep 201664000 miUS $50 | In an effort to isolate and eliminate a humming noise, dealer replaced front passenger side wheel bearing that they claimed was worn out. Issue still remained after replacement, still not sure if repair was actually necessary. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Nov 201316200 mi | Ventilation system smelled like crap literally. Needed a new compressor although ac never blew warm and was Ice cold. they did a recall on the cabin filter it had an issue and smelled up the car when the fan was on. Clean the vent system and new filter. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jan 201434000 mi | Car wouldn't start in the morning - water frozen in intercooler. Work to replace turbo intercooler, etc. Service Bulletin to resolve issue with moisture buildup in the intercooler. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 201429000 mi | The dealer replaced a faulty exhaust gas temperature sensor. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jan 201311800 mi | Left B-pillar creaked loudly whenever going over bumps or when torsion applied to frame. Solved by "Universal spray at some B-pillar points and lubed weather seals in contact with door and body." Common TDI low speed lurching problem. At low speeds when the engine is cold the car lurches between 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer said they could not reproduce. I was able to reproduce it the next morning. WIll have to leave it overnight w/ them | ||
Dec 201310000 mi | Started car after it had been parked for 1 hour and turned the headlights on. Dash indicated a headlight was out, but inspection revealed all lights working. Restarted car and indicator went away. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
Sep 201429760 mi | Pulled code P047F - "Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A Stuck Open" Fixed under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
Dec 201560000 miUS $100 | CEL came on indicating a problem with EGR system. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jul 201673140 miC $196 | Reverse bulb not working. Harness issue. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 20122000 mi | Transmission is surging at slow speeds (approx 20MPH) | ||
Dec 20126000 mi | Intermittent jerking/lurching action caused by the transmissions when driving at slow speeds. VW repaired by reflashing the computer with an update. The update has resolved the issue. | ||
Apr 20138700 mi | When outside temp was 60 deg F. or higher, the low coolant light would come on after driving vehicle for 30 minutes, shutting it down for 20 minutes, and starting it up again. | ||
Dec 201429000 miUS $193 | Strong musty smell coming from vent when using A/C Dealership replaced pollen filter and cleaned ventilation system using AIRCO CLEAN |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 | |||
Jan 202266000 mi | EGT sensor bad. Dealer replaced no cost since CPO with warranty. |
turbocharged 105hp 1.2L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Queensland, Australia Feb 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
May 201417720 mi | Minor leak in water pump. Fixed under warranty | ||
Jun 201418600 mi | Rattle with fuel line. Common problem, fixed in 5 minutes by mechanic. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
Aug 201212260 mi | the turn signal, and start up chimes changed tone, and the resulting fix is a new instrument cluster, which is on order, and to be installed. no big deal, VW was great about it. | ||
Sep 201213020 mi | return trip for instrument cluster review, didn't reset the measurement of days to service, mechanic had to diagnose with other car, easy fix, took a about 20 mins or so. | ||
Feb 201436760 mi | knock sensor replaced / manifold pressure sender cleared codes. car would go into "safe" mode, and not surpass 3000 RPM in acceleration in any gear (5-spd manual), it was determined to be the intake manifold sensor. | ||
Mar 201436580 mi | manifold pressure sensor seems problematic, they haven't replaced it yet. performed a VW service bulletin, and the sensor came on again 2 weeks later (first trip March 12 or so, next one soon...for something, who knows this time.) MAP sensor reset (2nd time...first time was when we replaced the knock sensor). dealer reset sensor, will replace it when the sensor is tripped again. MAP sensor replacement - taken to dealer vehicle was hunting in RPM from 0 to 1000 vehicle was holding RPM when revved for a few seconds at 2000, or 3000... warranty repair, not sure if this is the extent of current issues...stay tuned. | ||
Sep 201444640 mi | the ongoing engine light issue seems to have been resolved. its been in the shop 1 - 2 times a month since March. reflash software, replace MAF, replace wiring, etc, all done on last trip |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States May 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 2012 | Shifter cable became disconnected from transmission rendering car undriveable - stuck in Reverse. | ||
Mar 20133000 mi | Something was wrong with the window track or window motor on the rear driver's side window. The deal never fully explained what was wrong. | ||
Jul 201614000 miUS $273 | Trouble code P2432. Took the deal a day to diagnose. VW CC covered 75% of repair. 2ndary air injection system. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
Dec 20137440 mi | Heater control would not put out maximum heat when set at high; would have to dial control to 'low' then turn to 'high' before hot air would come out of vents. Vehicle required a software upgrade to work. Passanger side sun visor light would turn on and off when pulling visor down from ceiling. | ||
Jun 201731620 miC $300 | Started experiencing occasional mild knocking noise in front end when going over small bumps and when driving. Front tie-rod end links needed to be replaced. | ||
Jun 201839060 miC $800 | Rear passenger tire flat - replaced all four tires |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States May 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Dec 201326000 mi | Whirring noise under the hood. Dealer claims it to be normal noise from vacuum motor controlling the idle. I do not remember hearing it from new. | ||
Feb 201429100 mi | Washer tank level switch stopped working. | ||
Jun 201437000 mi | I had the dealer install a factory navigation system when I purchased the car July 2012. They had to install a shark fin antenna. In April of this year I noticed water in the rear drivers side footwell. The roof antenna had leaked. | ||
Apr 201557800 miUS $270 | MAP sensor code. Needed software update. Not covered by warranty | ||
Feb 201671000 mi | Started banging during downshifts when coming to a stop. Had same problem in my 2008 Golf |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Nov 20138000 mi | After hail repair, both narrow "headliners" running fore-and-aft over the tops of the front doors----not the "big headliner" over the entire cabin-----separated at their joints about 4 inches back from the upper corners of the windshield. | ||
Jan 201515700 mi | Passenger side visor broke off under slight stress. Dealer replied under warranty. | ||
Apr 201513200 mi | Secondary air pressure sensor circuit low. Per Tech Bulletin #2028415/3. Replaced secondary air pressure sensor. | ||
Jul 201514200 mi | Visor light remains on while ignition is on. Light only turns off if ignition is off and locked. Visor work had been done in Jan 2015. Chafed wiring on incorrectly routed wire. Replaced wiring in correct format. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 20122480 mi | EVAP problem, engine light came on. Dealer replaced some component at the gas tank. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
May 201311160 mi | Sunroof rattle repaired |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 201318340 mi | Musty smell from HVAC. Cleaned system and replaced pollen filter. | ||
Mar 201537200 mi | Rattle in headliner near sunroof controls. Found and tightened loose screw. | ||
Jul 201544820 mi | Gauge cluster warnings chimes (key-in, turn signal on, etc.) stopped working. Gauge cluster replaced. | ||
Jun 201790520 miC $210 | Rattle when going over uneven pavement at low speeds. Sway bar end links were replaced. | ||
Jun 2018104780 mi | Repaired wire under driver's seat that was accidentally broken. |
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201731300 miUS $35 | Fuel pump cam follower replaced. Wear on cam was low and the replacement was not necessary. | ||
Oct 201732000 mi | Regular service interval to change differential fluid | ||
Mar 201836000 miUS $1800 | Water pump replaced, additionally timing belt, tensioner and pulleys were replaced because coolant had leaked onto the timing belt and contaminated it. Oil/filter change was done since it was close to its next service interval. | ||
Oct 201945300 miUS $50 | Low-pressure fuel sensor replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
Sep 201695000 miUS $250 | Fuel cap lock solenoid shorted. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201639500 miUS $135 | OEM battery failed. Replaced by owner with aftermarket AGM battery. Original battery failed sooner that expected. | ||
May 201775000 miUS $350 | Replaced front pads and rotors. | ||
Jul 2021123000 miUS $900 | Timing belt, water pump, valve cover gasket and associated seals. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
Oct 201314500 mi | A failed water pump gear caused the timing belt to fail which resulted in a blown motor. VW replaced the engine, no questions asked. No problems since. Apparently this has been a problem for a few cars with an early 2012 build date as mine. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
Jun 201332000 miUS $300 | Gas filler door hinge cracked and broken left under car shield |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Oct 20113000 mi | EPC light on, reset computer | ||
Jan 20124500 mi | EPC light, many parts replaced. ECM, CCC connectors and housing. Light came back on eight days later. | ||
Mar 20127000 mi | EPC light. Final fix was the replacement on the steering column wire harness. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Apr 20122300 mi | Water leaking into left side passenger window. | ||
Oct 201424200 mi | Recirculation valve sticking and throwing code |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013 | Cold engine start - EPC light would flash, check engine light would come on, power loss occasionally. After engine warmed up issue would dissipate. Would occasionally notice same problem after sharp turn. Replaced cam sensor and some related cracked pins. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 201429000 miUS $54 | Clunking noise when making sharp turn over bump. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Aug 20129000 mi | Wind noise on both driver and passenger door. Driver door was also rattling, making a thudding noise when going over rough roads. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 2012 | I took the car in for a slight vibration when the car reaches about 45 mph and above | ||
Aug 20124600 miUS $100 | Had the car in for an oil change and tire rotation and balance to try to see if the vibration would go away but it didn't. $100 was for oil change and tire rotation and balance which I thought the price was fair since it was the dealer | ||
Aug 201430000 mi | replaced water pump and tie rods | ||
Apr 201653200 mi | Coolant light came on Friday. Took the car Saturday to have it checked, a new water pump was installed. | ||
May 201654000 mi | power door locks no longer work. will not get it fixed |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - May 2019 | |||
Aug 201538000 mi | Water pump leak |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201428000 miUS $400 | Found coolant leak. Defective water pump replaced. | ||
May 201643000 miUS $600 | 15 months old around 20k miles car tires were cupped and ruined. My other VW GLI also cupped and destroyed its tires. Car realligned but it has been determined at 43k miles car will need all new struts and another realignment to correct. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
Sep 20124000 mi | Dealer fixed a rattle near the glovebox. Replaced vent assembly and added foam to side panel per a TSB. | ||
Aug 201313000 mi | Low coolant warning (had checked 2 days earlier, no issue). Water pump was source of leak. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Jun 201422000 mi | Lost coolant due to bad seal. Covered under warranty. Dealer replaced 9 seals to be safe and test drove for 5 miles. | ||
Mar 201750000 miUS $700 | Clutch plate issue—required new clutch, done by local shop Timing chain issue—wrecked engine |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
Oct 201434800 mi | Check coolant light came on, water pump was leaking and replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201435400 mi | Engine was misfiring badly and went into limp mode, check engine light and epc light came on. Three of four coil packs were replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Montana, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
Sep 201639000 mi | I was on a trip, had an alarm concerning cooling. Took to dealer who replaced water pump under a recall notice. | ||
Apr 201854000 miUS $129 | Check engine light, dealer checked emissions systems, found no problem. Reset engine light. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Feb 201418100 mi | Water Pump Failed Leaking Coolant. Coolant light went on on dash. New water pump installed under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Feb 20122460 mi | Glove Box Squeaks when opening, | ||
Mar 201524800 mi | High pressure fuel pump sensor was replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Aug 201320000 mi | Problem with seat back mechanism | ||
Jan 2014 | Dsg transmission stopped working. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 201438300 mi | Paint is chipping off car everywhere. VW said they will cover only 1 of the many areas. Still working with the dealer, but it looks like they will not stand behind it. Paint started coming off in non-wear areas at about 20K mi. | ||
May 201546000 mi | Paint chipping off all over the place. Rust beneath the paint on the tailgate. Do not buy a white Volkswagon. The paint is horrible. Volkswagen will only repair about 30% of the problem areas. Their paint warranty SUCKS. Don't trust VW. | ||
Nov 201547000 mi | Peeling paint, rust. Many locations on body. Took several trips to body shop to get it fixed and there are new ones being repaired now | ||
Aug 201648000 mi | Bad Paint from factory. Repairs done by incompetent body shops. Volkswagen denies some rust repairs while telling me on the phone that "volkswagens don't rust". Terrible manufacturer, avoid at all costs. Denied problems exist for 2 years |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Germany Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201886800 mi€75 | CEL lit. VAGCOM called misfiring cylinders. Replaced coil packs; no improvement. Problem not solved yet. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Mar 20121000 mi | Rear window windshield wiper arm broke off the car while driving. Replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Dec 201212000 mi | Power window switch on the driver's side had been malfunctioning since the car was delivered. Dealer installed a new switch cluster under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
Oct 201677000 miUS $186 | Replaced glow plug on one cylinder. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 20136000 mi | I had a rattle in the passenger side door and a wind noise in the drive side door. The dealer applied a rattle kit to the passenger side door and adjusted the driver side door. | ||
Aug 201310300 mi | Dealer replaced driver side door seal. | ||
Jan 2014 | The steering wheel clock spring malfunctioned causing my steering wheel controls and airbag to stop working. The dealer replaced the clock spring in approximately 2 4 hours. It was covered under warranty. | ||
Jun 201431000 mi | Turbo bearings failed 31000 miles. The turbo was replaced under warranty and a loaner car was provided at no cost. | ||
Dec 201561000 miUS $108 | The push button start stopped required multiple presses to start/stop. The button itself needed to be replaced. Simple fix, part cost $108 from the dealer. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
May 20134000 mi | Issue was with window switch on driver's side that controls passenger window. Amount of pressure needed to perform the "one-touch" open/close feature wasn't right. | ||
Jun 201415000 mi | Pedal movement before brakes "grab" is too much. Wanted them to bleed brake fluid or do something that would make the brake pedal more precise. Dealer said they bled brakes a bit but it all looked good and pedal movement was normal. | ||
Jan 2015 | Heating coil blinking dash light. Dealer replaced heating coil computer module and car battery under warranty. | ||
Dec 201525000 mi | Driver's window switches one-touch up/down function stopped working, and occasionally wouldn't work at all. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Feb 201320100 mi | Low tone of horn stopped working. Chrome-look trim piece on air conditioning vent fell off |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 201421300 mi | Front bumper towing eye cover was loose. | ||
Jun 201423000 mi | Rear hatch wiper fluid spray nozzle leaking. TSB on file. Dealer replaced via warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 2022144000 miUS $1000 | Front speakers died along with amp I installed previously, replaced both with Audiofrog G60S using rivet nuts/nutserts to replace the rivets. Rear left speaker also dead but not required for good audio. | ||
Jun 2022145000 mi | Left headlight no longer functioning, replacing bulb did nothing, multimeter shows socket getting less voltage than it needs but requires taking entire headlight out to further troubleshoot, which requires removing bumper, did not have enough time. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201875000 miUS $150 | Blower motor was non-functioning, replaced with new. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
Jan 201447000 mi | A CD became stuck in the CD player. Dealership replaced radio under warranty, but the new radio's sound quality is terrible across the board. After about 10 minutes, sound becomes scratchy and unlistenable. | ||
Nov 201582000 miUS $180 | Liftgate suddenly stopped locking/closing. Under medium acceleration, liftgate would open, and the trip computer showed an open door. Took to an independent shop who had to order the part. Fixed next morning. | ||
Feb 201687000 mi | Audio system had awful sound quality, would become unlistenable. Never fixed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Aug 20135000 mi | Wheel TPMS is giving a false warning about low tire pressure. | ||
Oct 201513200 mi | The lock/unlock button on the driver door was malfunctioning. Would not unlock the door when pressed. After the repair it functioned for about a month before failing again. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201731000 miUS $152 | Check engine light with P0106 code. Addressed per technical bulletin # 01-14-23: Software update performed, replaced N80 EVAP purge valve, and cleaned throttle body. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2018 | |||
Jul 201453200 miUS $115 | Car didn't start. Dealer checked electrical system and battery. Everything checked OK, but I insisted on a new battery being installed for my own peace of mind. | ||
Jun 2016117000 mi | Condenser pierced. Replace condenser. Alternator failed. Replaced Alternator. | ||
Aug 2017143000 miUS $300 | MAP sensor replaced. |
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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
Jan 201424000 mi | Stuck direct injection fuel injector flooded engine with fuel. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
Dec 201326000 mi | The drivers seat back heating element failed. A new seat cover and element was ordered. drivers seat back heating element failed. Seat cover with element was ordered, installed and repair as successful. |
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Africa Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
Sep 201218600 mi | Replaced a leaking valve on the vacuum system used for Turbocharger control. The leaking valve caused the car to ping under heavy acceleration. | ||
Feb 201322196 mi | Dismantled complete supercharger-turbocharger complex & reassembled without finding fault. ECU firmware updated & problem improved | ||
Mar 201324180 mi | Severe loss of power on change over between supercharger and turbocharger | ||
Apr 201324580 mi | On switch over from the supercharger to the turbocharger the engine would exhibit a severe loss of power. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Zealand Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
Dec 201540300 mi$300 | Failed coil pack replaced | ||
Oct 201775640 mi$1750 | Intake manifold flapper motor failure, intake manifold replaced and valve carbon cleaning carried out. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
Apr 201350000 miUS $12 | Mass Airflow sensor throw check engine light needed to be cleaned | ||
Jun 201479000 miUS $600 | Waterpump fail | ||
Sep 201485000 miUS $115 | plastic intake manifold | ||
Jan 2015US $600 | actually my second waterpump/thermostat replacement within the year. TBS on the part, finally got a revised part. intake manifold, flap actuator | ||
Apr 201597000 miUS $200 | 2 piece throwout bearing failed, known issue and there is a single piece revised part available. dealer would not pay. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
Feb 20112000 mi | Alarm intermittently going off when ignition key removed. Also rear wiper arm not flush with window. Module and arm replaced under warranty. | ||
May 20112300 mi | Car alarm intermittently goes off when ignition key removed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 201225000 mi | Intake Manifold i nternal flaps broke. Common issue with VW GTI. Intake manifold was replaced free of charge. Vehicle is under warranty. | ||
Dec 201686125 miUS $1000 | Got the intake manifold replaced on the car. Fortunately the malfunction was under an extended warranty and didnt cost anything. But if i had to pay for it out of pocket the price would be 1000-1500 dollars. Cleaned the intake manifold from carbon and oil deposits. When intake was replaced was informed that there was excess carbon deposit in the intake manifold. Cleaning would of cost 1000 dollars if my brother who is a mechanic would not of helped me do the cleaning. He is a mechanic and cleaned the intake manifold and the car is now working like new. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jul 201331800 mi | Cruise control stops working sometimes, dealer replacing cruise control stalk. | ||
Oct 201336500 mi | Sunroof wouldn't close all the way. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Feb 20113000 mi | Low Oil pressure light came on while sitting in traffic. Oil level was low. Light did not come on again. Dealer called VW Tech line and recommended replacing Instrument cluster. Parts ordered Instrument cluster replaced. | ||
Jun 201110000 mi | reverberation Noise from Front Passenger door when stereo is on. Dealer added felt kit to stop noise. Noise, then shortly occurred again | ||
Dec 201117000 mi | Trim on passenger door was rattling when stereo was played. Corrected | ||
Nov 201347300 mi | Symptom was low coolant. Found bad water pump. Replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201434000 miUS $50 | Coil pack failure. This is the second coil pack to go. Dealer said once the first goes, the rest usually follow within 12-18 months. | ||
May 201537100 miUS $50 | Coil packs | ||
May 201645400 miUS $4000 | Cam tension tightener skipped a gear, required tearing down engine to replace a small part. Labor was $2000. | ||
Mar 201853000 miUS $500 | Carbon build-up on intake valves |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jul 20129300 mi | A/C line between compressor and condenser was leaking |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Oct 201317500 mi | Water pump leaking coolant. Replaced water pump. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 201436300 mi | intake manifold needed to be replaced, valves had carbon build up so that was not covered under warr. and elected to have that cleaned. | ||
Feb 201781000 mi | Cyl. 4 misfiring. Injector replaced under warranty extended due to common problem. Also replaced ignition coil. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Sep 201231000 mi | insulation pad under hood had come loose. It was replaced with one that fit better. (part had been ordered previously) | ||
Dec 201235000 mi | switch falsely indicating an open hood affecting windshield wiper operation. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Hawaii, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Aug 201422000 miUS $50 | A/C was not blowing cold. System was at about 1/2 spec. Recharged under warranty with $50 deductible | ||
Aug 201527300 mi | Metallic Rubbing noise when engaging clutch | ||
Mar 201735000 miUS $2100 | Repaired Metalic Creacking noise in Clutch by replacing clutch with aftermarket kit | ||
Jul 201839000 miUS $1150 | Replaced Oil separator components to stop leak. Repair unsuccessful. Returned to shop and repaired by replacing drain bolt. Repaired drooping headliner Headliner Drooping, repaired |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 20123000 mi | HPFP failed. Car randomly died. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201895000 miUS $1500 | Timing chain tensioner failure |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2018 - Mar 2020 | |||
Jun 201877000 miUS $320 | Battery light was coming on intermittently when less than 3000rpm. Battery then lost charge while driving and the car started shutting down systems (abs/tc and power steering). Diagnosed with multimeter, bought a remanufactured alternator and installed in about 2 hours including trips to the store and diagnosis. Replaced front pads and flush/bleed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2020 | |||
Jun 201210000 mi | Installed check valve in rear window washer system to prevent hot weather from causing washer fluid to leak onto rear window / hatch / bumper. Installed "clip" on wastegate actuator rod to eliminate rattle that could be heard between ~ 2k and 3.5k RPM. Adjusted "striker" on driver's side read door, as door did not close in an acceptable manner prior to adjustment. | ||
Apr 201537200 mi | Replaced intake manifold under warranty after check engine light came on. Dealer noted "intake valves have excessive carbon on them", but would not clean them unless I agreed to pay for this this. I refused, as I see this as a VW issue. | ||
Dec 201546000 mi | Update to ECM software to fix discovered (by VW) issue with low pressure fuel pump duty cycle. Also includes extension of high pressure fuel pump warranty to 100k miles. | ||
Jun 201652000 miUS $1900 | soda blast cleaning of intake valve carbon buildup. fixed misfire at cold startup. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
Oct 201118700 mi | Rattle coming from front passenger door. Tech found connector loose and re-attached plastic retaining clip | ||
May 201228000 mi | Radiator developed small pinhole leak, radiator replaced under warranty Radiator developed small pinhole leak, radiator replaced under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Dec 201561000 miUS $100 | failed pressure diverter valve replaced and chain case gasket replaced (oil leak detected) | ||
Jul 201667000 miUS $130 | check engine light on due to low turbo boost pressure; turbocharger needs to br replaced | ||
Oct 201668700 mi | turbo charger replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
Dec 201240000 mi | Water pump leaked and replaced under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
Oct 201371500 miUS $910 | Intake manifold failed causing lack of vacuum. Intake manifold was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 20126000 mi | Car infotainment unit malfunctioned. Key fob remote range very poor | ||
Aug 20127500 mi | Key fob wireless range very poor. | ||
Jun 201848000 miUS $170 | AC not as cold as when new. System was recharged. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - May 2016 | |||
Oct 20112000 mi | Rear window washer nozzle dribbles water onto rear window under hard acceleration. | ||
Jun 201210000 mi | Rear window washer dribbling | ||
Sep 201213000 mi | Interior trunk trim loose as a result of July 1 repair of rear window washer. | ||
Nov 201325000 mi | Replaced failed (leaking) water pump. | ||
Jul 201433200 mi | Fixed headliner rattle | ||
Aug 201543700 mi | Leaking water pump replaced - recall | ||
Sep 201545000 mi | High pressure fuel pump failed |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2016 - May 2017 | |||
Jul 201629340 miC $290 | Rear left door latch mechanism failed (door wouldn't lock) |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201537200 miC $500 | Clutch was making squeel whine when engadged and cold, was slipping warm or cold. Dealer identified the problem as a defective clutch, had the dealer replace the throw out bearing as well. | ||
Oct 201855180 miC $100 | Oil filler cap failure, dirt entering through oil filler hole. | ||
Aug 202160760 miC $3000 | Throw out bearing failed for a second time under 100,000 kms (~60,000 miles) first failure happened at 60,000kms Rear main seal failed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 20116000 mi | iPod issue when sold, was going to bring it up at first service. Dealer said it was a hardware issue with the cable. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201321300 mi | Nav system went blank and started flashing. Replaced with new Nav/Audio system. Fixed after two attempts. | ||
Mar 201427000 mi | Bluetooth module failed and was replaced. | ||
May 201429000 mi | Water leaked into rear passenger tail light. | ||
Dec 201438000 miUS $205 | Car was found completely dead. Jump started car, brought to Dealer. Dead battery - replaced with OEM battery. | ||
May 201539000 mi | Water leaked into rear passenger tail light. Fixed this issue once and it has reoccurred. new tail light will be installed at Manufacturer's expense. | ||
Jun 201649000 miUS $250 | Radiator cracked | ||
Oct 201651200 miUS $50 | Passenger tail light socket corroded and failed. | ||
Mar 201753500 miUS $150 | The other tail light filled with water and shorted out. Had to replace the full tail light assembly including outer housing and socket. | ||
Aug 202180000 miUS $5000 | Engine replacement. Slipped timing chain | ||
Jun 202285000 mi | Intake rail failed. This was covered as part of VW agreement with government. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
Oct 20123100 miC $2000 | Radio would intermittently cut out; replaced radio multiple times; ended up taking dash apart and fixing loose wiring | ||
Oct 201419420 mi | Light for gear shift was out; couldn't see what gear I was in during the night | ||
Dec 201420460 mi | ABS control module had to be replaced. ABS light would go off |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 2016104300 miUS $640 | Injector on cylinder 2 failed. Replaced all 4 as a precaution since these injectors are not known to be reliable. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201639000 miUS $1200 | Replaced two oxygen sensors and a high pressure fuel line. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 201770000 miUS $1000 | Water pump replacement |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 201690900 miC $1010 | Air intake manifold died. Also had the engine decarbbed at the same time (I was over due for this one). | ||
Apr 201796720 miC $800 | Had misfires, replaced spark plugs. Calipers seized, wearing down the rear brakes too early. Replaced brakes, and maintenance done on the calipers. This is a recurring problem, I might start having the brakes sand blasted once or twice per year to keep in good condition. Rear hatch lock and lock motor broke, so the hatch wouldn't close. Both were replaced | ||
May 201797960 miC $1500 | Fuel injector died. So I asked to replace all of them while they were opening the engine up. For some reason my injectors had double seals on them. This may have caused the early failure. Water leaked into the rear hatch (possibly from the spray nozzle) and rusted out cables. Half the lights in the rear hatch were dead until the wires were replaced. | ||
Jul 2022136400 miC $150 | window up/down buttons needed to be replaced on the driver's door |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201546000 mi | Camshaft failure coolant pump leak Sensor housing cracked, causing coolant to leak. Replaced and system recharged |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
May 201575600 miUS $275 | Water pump leak found, replaced water pump. Misfires on cylinders 2 & 3, injectors replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2021 - Sep 2024 | |||
Dec 2023219000 miUS $3000 | Car went into EPC mode (limp mode), ran rough, smelled of gas. Shop determined that an injector had failed open. Had them replace all 4 injectors. Also replaced Intake and did a valve carbon cleaning. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 201553000 mi | Intake manifold replaced | ||
May 201767000 mi | Rear wheel bearing |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2019 | |||
Dec 201763000 miUS $800 | During 60k maintenance evidence of oil leaking was found so repair was performed | ||
Sep 201875000 miUS $80 | Oil Change and code read. Car is indicating misfires on cylinders 3 and 4. Spark plugs were replaced at 60k service so this is likely due to known carbon build up issue with direct injection engine. This was a diagnostic only, no action taken at this time. | ||
Nov 201877000 miUS $2000 | Carbon buildup. Required manual cleaning. Also replaced tires. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
May 20113000 mi | Replaced the sunglass holder which began to fall open. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201758280 miC $485 | Engine began misfiring. Check engine and EPC indicator lights came on. Fuel injectors replaced in cylinders 1,2, and 3 and ignition coil in cylinder 3. Intake manifold ports were also cleaned. Injectors were covered under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Feb 201210200 mi | One backlight LED on gauge cluster was intermittently failing. Car was diagnosed by dealership in Dec 2011, part was installed Feb 2012. | ||
Dec 201222320 mi | Sunroof had been making windnoise since new. Until now dealership refused to even look at the issue. Escalated to management, adjustment was made. Minor improvement was attained. Car still has the noisiest sunroof I have ever had. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 201676260 mi | Intake manifold runner position sensor error. Replaced intake manifold and #3 fuel injector. | ||
Oct 201786800 miC $575 | Grinding from front wheel bearings. Front wheel bearings replaced. | ||
Mar 2021119660 miC $2000 | Rust damage to springs, front struts. front/rear springs replaced, front struts replaced two doors, rocker panel, front fenders replaced due to rust |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Hawaii, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Mar 20115000 mi | Light on radio went out and dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 201344000 mi | Change water pump due to leaking coolant. Car randomly dies and cannot restart. | ||
Jun 201456000 mi | Coolant leaking, change water pump under warranty due to less than year since last replacement. Water pump and gaskets replaced | ||
Dec 201459000 mi | The random dying, trouble restarting was never fixed. They could not duplicate problem. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
Apr 20113000 mi | The windshield wipers were very noisy. Dealer installed a grommet that was missing from time of manufacture. "Low oil pressure. Do not exceed 4000 RPM" was displayed on dashboard. Dealer could not replicate the problem but changed the oil filter. Dealer speculated that the valve in the oil filter was faulty. | ||
Nov 201228000 mi | Popping noise was heard during spirited turns. Dealer replaced the sub frame bolts. | ||
Apr 201333500 mi | Blower fan was noisy. It was replaced. Interior door handle would not snap back to its return position after opening the door. Interior door panel and handle was replaced. Popping sound was heard during spirited turns. Subframe bolts were tightened. The problem is temporarily resolved but VW needs to release a TSB to permanently resolve the issue. One key fob failed to function. Fob was replaced and second fob was reprogrammed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201111200 mi | Drivers door creaked when opening, hinge replaced under warranty. | ||
Apr 201218000 mi | Cracked bezel around light switch, to be repaired at next service | ||
Jun 201220000 mi | Dealer updated transmission software, no issues noticed. | ||
Aug 201224000 mi | Headlight switch replacement from cracked bezel. | ||
Jan 201419200 miUS $203 | 4 coil packs replaced. | ||
Mar 201558000 miUS $50 | Check engine light came on, indicating a problem with the cooling system. Initial estimate for thermostat repair was $500. System was leaking at water pump, making repairs warranty-eligible. Woohoo! | ||
Apr 201669500 miUS $200 | Intake manifold replaced under warranty and valves cleaned at the same time. | ||
Jun 201779000 miUS $900 | I brought my car in to have the timing chain tensioner replaced, as failure can result in bent valves and a destroyed head. The tensioner was replaced, but the car was returned with a chain rattle and oil leak. Returned to have that rectified, car returned but timing chain was thrown within 10 miles, resulting in bent valves and a destroyed head. Dealer admitted fault and replaced head and camshaft. It took them another three weeks to resolve the resulting oil leak. Car was returned, leak was finally fixed and all is well-fingers crossed! | ||
May 2022119000 miUS $500 | Diagnosis of cold misfire. Shop reported no issue. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Nov 201690000 miUS $850 | Carbon buildup on intake valves caused a misfire code. The valves were cleaned by the dealer. A rusty exhaust system clamp was replaced. | ||
Apr 2017100000 miUS $300 | Windshield and rear hatch window washer systems developed leaks and required repair, along with routine maintenance. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201328000 mi | When I picked the car up from a warranty maintenance service, there was an indicator light that a light was out, but no one there could find it. I returned the car a week later so they could work on it and they finally replaced a light |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
Jul 20111500 mi | The engine intermittently sputtered and check engine light would appear, the disappear upon restart of engine. Many faults appears during code read including low voltage indicator. Battery cable found loose. Reset of codes. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Apr 2012 - May 2017 | |||
Sep 20129000 mi | driver's door was rattling. inside the door they found a loose or missing screw. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jul 201329200 mi | Leaking rear window sprayer. | ||
Sep 201330000 mi | Rear window sprayer was leaking | ||
Jan 2014 | Replaced trim piece on driver rear door | ||
Sep 201556000 mi | The timing belt tensioner was defective causing the timing chain to rattle. The clip and chain where replaced under warranty. Window switch no working properly. Rear Window washer sprayer leaking. Solved problem for about a week. Sprayer has started to leak again after use. | ||
Jun 201666000 mi | The problem of the leaky rear window washer was never remedied and VW had no fix for the problem. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 201328000 mi | Faulty fuel pump had to be replaced | ||
Aug 201333500 mi | Leak Detector broken left front main headlight fuse blown |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
Jan 201415700 miUS $114 | OEM Varta battery was killed off by harsh northeast winter. Replaced with AutoCraft GOLD from AAP. | ||
Sep 201428000 mi | Timing chain tensioner bracket broke causing timing issue & misfiring on all cylinders | ||
Jan 201625700 mi | Replaced intake manifold. Was setting off CEL. No driveability issues. VW extended warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles on this part. | ||
Oct 201645000 miUS $57 | Parking brake sticking on drivers side. Tech readjusted and lubed caliper to allow e-brake to engage properly. | ||
Sep 201747000 miUS $120 | Parking brake cable connection at hand brake lever came lose. | ||
Mar 201851000 miUS $120 | Replaced parking brake cable drivers side | ||
Apr 201852000 miUS $72 | Replaced rear pads and discs |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201445500 miUS $350 | Check Engine light on with code P0299 (Underboost). Problem was Overrun Cutout valve (also called Diverter valve) rubber diaphragm ripped causing boost leak. Shop replaced part with new design part that does not use a rubber diaphragm. | ||
Sep 201448000 mi | Replaced turbo under warranty as a preventive maintenance item due to wast-gate issue (rattling) | ||
Dec 201455000 mi | Car had a code for bad thermostat and temp gauge was moving funny. Brought car in and they replaced integrated water pump/thermostat under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201332000 mi | Water Pump | ||
Nov 201444700 mi | Water pump failed for the second time. | ||
Jun 202165000 miUS $75 | New ignition coils installed myself after getting stage 1 tune from certified APR dealer. Took 10 minutes, been good since. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Apr 201226000 miUS $250 | Undertray ripped off during snow storm. Replaced pieces out of warranty. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Idaho, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201793000 miUS $100 | AC needed recharged |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 201444000 mi | Engine had hard start. Inter cooler filled with water. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
Aug 201440000 mi | Bad fuel injector |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
Jan 201221780 mi | Diagnose and replace intercooler with redesigned cold weather model. Currently condensed water pools in intake, leading to MIL and limp mode. Parts on order; should arrive in 5-6 weeks. | ||
Dec 201216120 mi | Intercooler replaced with a cold weather model incorporating a bypass to prevent ice buildup under near-freezing conditions. | ||
Feb 201317220 mi | Factory block heater socket retention system failed. Socket pulled out of fog light housing and hung there by the cord. Fog light housing replaced. Two trips because they ordered the wrong part the first time. | ||
Apr 201425100 mi | Hinge on centre armrest between the two front seats stuck in the upright position in very cold weather. I forced it down and something went snap. Dealer is treating it as a warranty repair, no cost, but he had to order parts so 2 trips. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Mar 201225000 miUS $20 | The shield that protects the bottom of the engine fell off while driving at low speeds. Presumably, the tech failed to replace the 9 screws that hold it into place during the last visit to the dealer for maintenance and recall repair. | ||
May 201339800 miUS $735 | Car would not start when it was hot. Check Engine light and ECP error all illuminated. Problem solved by replacing ECM and exhaust flap. Covered under warranty. | ||
Sep 201344000 miUS $50 | Window glass became disconnected from the mechanism that pushes it up and down the frame | ||
Nov 201346700 mi | Battery was too weak to start the car. Failure was in battery, not the charging system. | ||
Aug 201565000 mi | Emissions light illuminated. Exhaust flap failed; replaced under the extended warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
Aug 201440900 miUS $150 | Battery died at 40,000 miles. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 202286180 miC $400 | Rear sway bars and shocks changed |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 201121080 mi | Hard start and loss of power due to intercooler icing. Wanted to apply VW TSB for issue, dealer refused, "unable to reproduce" (problem arises under very specific conditions) | ||
Feb 201227280 mi | Hard starts when cold due to intercooler icing/water ingestion from melted ice. Well-documented problem with Mk VI TDIs | ||
May 201233460 mi | Previous Feb. repair was incorrectly done. Dealer forgot to clip rad hose in place. Fan sectioned rad hose, car lost its coolant. Car had to be towed. dealer paid for repairs. | ||
Nov 201245580 miC $300 | During routine service inspection, it was discovered that a suspension arm (rear) had been bent by a previous tow due to the tow operator using suspension rather than tow hook. | ||
Jun 201357040 miC $1900 | Car would occasionally lose power at approx. 3000 rpm during vigorous acceleration. High-pressure fuel pump not performing to spec. HPFP replaced. Not covered by powertrain warranty. Complained, VW paying 2/3 of cost Seized left rear brake caliper. | ||
Aug 201360420 mi | Car occasionally and suddenly loses all power at 3000 rpm during acceleration. Car still in the shop, VW unable to diagnose issue (HPFP changed in June for same issue-repair unsuccessful). VW HQ involved; 3d attempt to solve issue. | ||
Dec 201365100 mi | Hard start in near freezing conditions, power loss. Dealer found intercooler hose choked with ice. TSB already carried out did not cure problem. Removed air intake duct to draw intake aire from engine compartment instead of outside. | ||
Feb 201468200 mi | Exhaust flap failed, check engine light on. Fixed under VW TSB and extended warranty for the part | ||
Jun 201471920 miC $1285 | ABS sensor connecter broken Stripped bolt and bolt hole on hub. | ||
Mar 201580600 miC $390 | Noisy wheel bearing. Left rear wheel bearing found worn and was replaced. | ||
Aug 201584320 mi | Left front coil spring broke. Right front coil spring broke 3 weeks after left front coil spring did the same thing. Not repaired, car traded in. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 201670000 miUS $110 | No AC. Compressor is malfunctioning and needs to be repaired. | ||
Jul 201670500 miUS $900 | AC compressor was not engaging. Required a replacement of the compressor along with condenser and receiver drier |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jul 20116000 mi | one touch up window fuction not working, window would go half way up then all the way down. Hold button to bring window back to closed position audio function not working properly after disconnecting bluetooth phone call. New problem developed shortly there after head unit interface not working with connected iPod/iPhone |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jun 201110000 mi | The RT FT door was misaligned causing wind noise and visible. Noticed it about 3 days after delivery. Told dealer I would like it fixed at 1st service (10K) and it was--no problem now. I'd consider it minor, but, a warranty's a warranty. Will report once part arrives. This is a washer-fluid leak from the rear (the 3rd brake light needs to be replaced). Dealer tech verified and ordered. I gather it is a common problem for the car. | ||
Sep 201116000 mi | They changed out the unit, but the new one leaks, too. Said they'd 'find a fix' for it. DSG transmission giving 'false neutrals'--i.e., indicator says it's in 3rd gear but engine just revs when you step on the accelerator. They ordered a new mechatronics unit, which hasn't arrived yet. | ||
Nov 201119000 mi | First they ordered a new mechatronics unit; problem came back quickly. Then, they did the reflash/recall; so far, so good--haven't had the false neutral since. Rear wiper/washer leaked; they replaced unit, still had problem. On visit where they fixed the DSG issue, they fixed this as well. | ||
Aug 201234300 mi | Took it in for its 30K maintenance and reported high-pitched screech at ~60mph+. They heard it and couldn't isolate it; needed it for a day. They took 2 days to fix, but it seems good. Rt Ft door not closing flush. Was repaired before (2011) under warranty. Dealer insist it was caused by my hitting a road hazard, but the door was coming loose before then. NOT FIXED |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 201558300 mi | Compressor was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 20125000 mi | Car dead. Installed new battery. | ||
Jul 201315300 mi | Air condition check due to chlorine smell |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Mar 201312000 mi | Rear O2 Sensor needed to be replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Aug 201444000 mi | AC taking very long time to cool. Dealer replaced compressor. Dealer worked with Vw to cover the cost. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - May 2014 | |||
Oct 201115000 mi | DSG Mechatronics Unit Died | ||
Sep 201232000 mi | Leaking rear window washer | ||
Feb 201457000 mi | Dead turbocharger Dead intermediary fuel pump. Dealer initially denied that this was due to recent turbo repair. Complained to VW and they split cost 75/25 with dealer. I think a fuel line fused together due to incorrect reinstallation causing the fuel pump to fail. | ||
May 201457000 mi | Leaking rear window washer never fixed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
Mar 201220000 mi | 1) driver seat cover was replaced 2) shift lever cover plate was replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201240000 mi | Driver's side seat cover cloth fraying. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 201418300 miUS $100 | Steering wheel paddles fail to work intermittently | ||
May 201455000 mi | Exhaust actuator valve stuck open | ||
Jan 201549000 mi | I never had the the paddles fixed. The problem was so infrequent (every 4 weeks or so) and the cost so high ($750) that it just wasn't worth it. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 201646000 miUS $650 | Bad Glow Plug |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
Feb 201436100 miUS $145 | Check engine light came on and exhaust gas temperature sensor #3 gave erratic signal and needed replacing. Not covered under warranty because more than three years since purchase ;may dispute. Update: dealer later refunded $460 labor charge. | ||
May 201549300 mi | Red'd notice form VoA re: ECM software update. Real improvement and no charge! | ||
Dec 201557000 miUS $316 | ECU light diagnosed as throttle valve electrical connectors; ECU came on 3 weeks later and advised throttle valve needed replacing. VW picked up 50%; remainder covered by good will package. | ||
Jul 201782000 miUS $300 | MIL tripped, codes p0181 and p0183 for fuel temp sensor, wiring damaged |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Dec 201212000 mi | Reverse light replaced. | ||
May 201314400 miUS $50 | Tail light went out. I have now had to change two different bulbs in 2 years. Not a big deal, but on my other car haven't changed any in 7. Annoying time wise, about 45 minutes. | ||
Jan 201514200 miUS $400 | glow plug died, after only 24K miles. Since I was passed the 3 year warranty limit, I had to pay 100% out of pocket. | ||
Jan 201626000 miUS $582 | Sensor needed to be replaced. Pretty expensive, for my taste. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Aug 201224700 mi | Battery replaced to suspected "dead cell". When brought to dealership it failed their load test. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201333000 mi | Rear swaybar endlinks were "clunking" when driving over bumps. I opted to replace them, dealer wouldn't cover the parts since they weren't technically damaged. | ||
May 201334000 mi | Leaking seal on one of the AC lines. Line was replaced and AC was recharged. Couldn't do a true test of the AC because the ambient outside temperatures were only in the high 60s. They also installed a new pollen filter and disinfected the ventilation | ||
Jun 201334000 mi | A/C Condenser was replaced due to factory defect. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201336700 mi | DSG clutchpacks needed to be replaced. Dealer attempted to charge me for the repair (nearly $2500) parts + labor for replacement telling me that it was a wearable item. After complaining directly to VWOA it was covered under B2B warranty. | ||
May 201555000 miUS $1500 | AFS system in drivers side light failed. Required replacement of HID light housing (complete) + AFS controller |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 2010310 mi | Could not get any warm air from extermal air, recirculation only. The external air intake duct was covered with a plug instead of a grate, installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly. this was replaced with correct part. | ||
Mar 20115952 mi | Replaced front control arm bushings for creaking noise over suspension travel. Had a very strong draft under steering column, at highway speeds and with recirculation going this was extremely cold. A firewall port was not installed during assembly. Heater blower motor making high pitched squeal at -10C and below, it was replaced Had a very strong draft under steering column, at highway speeds and with recirculation going this was extremely cold. A firewall port was not installed during assembly. Heater blower motor making high pitched squeal at -10C and below, it was replaced Replaced front control arm bushings for creaking noise over suspension travel. | ||
Jun 20115952 mi | Transmission has major defect, unable to decide which gear it wants to be in on light throttle in stop-and-go traffic/low speeds. Slams into gear or no gear at all/delayed response. Put up with it for week, then returned to dealer for full-value trade. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Sep 201235000 mi | Bluetooth module stopped working and the Battery died a week later. Dealership ordered a new BT module and installed a loaner battery. Bluetooth started working on its own after a week. | ||
Nov 201237300 miUS $120 | Dealer replaced Bluetooth module under warranty. Re-tested the original battery, but it wouldn't hold charge. Paid for a new battery as it was out of warranty (2y/24k). |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - May 2015 | |||
Jul 201448000 miUS $100 | Information Menu control button on steering wheel stopped operating correctly. Problem was physical (mechanical) with the button, not electronic. Defective button and module replaced under extended warranty. $100 deductible |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 20116820 mi | Coolant reservoir sensor replacement Coolant reservoir sensor replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2017 - May 2020 | |||
Oct 201770500 miUS $900 | Assistant fuel pump went out. | ||
Nov 201771000 miUS $500 | Battery dead for 3rd time. | ||
Dec 201772000 miUS $1900 | Power steering rack was making a click noise fwhen accelerating from a stop. The rack was bad. It was replaced. The car had not been wrecked, so I am not sure what caused this. |
turbocharged 105hp 1.2L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Czech Republic Jan 2014 - May 2017 | |||
Dec 201530380 mi$1000 | Timing belts stretched and had to be replaced | ||
May 201746500 mi$20 | Engine light kept coming on and ESP kept malfunctioning. Required cleaning and reset of sensors. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
May 201211700 mi | Replaced defective fuel pressure regulator valve. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Feb 20112000 mi | Slight buzzing noise in dash bezel. | ||
Mar 20114000 mi | Rear arm rest hard to pull down. TSB detailed replacement hinge in some models. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 201310000 mi | One part of emission system was replaced after warning light appeared. Didn't hinder car's performance. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201536000 miUS $960 | Front passenger power window motor |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 201325040 mi | Sunroof would not work - needed to be reset. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States May 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jun 20118000 mi | Bad tire pressure sensor. Replaced | ||
Jul 201575500 miUS $289 | Intermittent ac malfuction |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Sep 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jul 201530980 miC $250 | I had to change a beering |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Chile Oct 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Oct 201212800 mi | Defective engine mounts had to be replaced after a recall was issued by the manufacturer. Slight noise now gone. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Jun 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 201415000 mi | heat shield loose |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2020 | |||
Nov 201740000 miUS $700 | Water pump was leaking and got replaced with a new one |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 201341200 miC $600 | slight stumble noticed in idle. Flushed fuel system and replaced spark plugs. | ||
Feb 201657200 miC $150 | Had slight misfire at high idle, replaced spark plugs and coils. Improved situation but not a complete solution. Only a problem in cold weather, so song it less with the warm weather. | ||
Feb 202080600 mi | Intake manifold actuator arm failed. New manifold installed covered under warranty, known issue of the engine. Cleaned intake carbon at the same time. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
Jul 201218500 mi | The vibration that comes from the turbo when accelerating thru 2K rpm's needed the clip installed. Done by the dealer at no charge, fixed the vibration noise. I noticed it, read about other cars having it on the web, asked dealer and they knew of the TSB. | ||
Oct 201332000 mi | The water pump was found to be bad. My temp light indicated the coolant might be low and I should check the maintanance hand book. After looking I noticed all of the coolant was gone from the resaviour so I called the dealer right away. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Nov 201235000 mi | Window regulator in passenger side was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Sep 20113000 mi | TPMS error. Check pressure warning would not go away, even after adding more air. Reset by dealership. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Mar 201216000 mi | CEL came on. Took car to dealer. Faulty part related to turbo intercooler was fixed. Loose passenger door was also fixed. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jan 201117300 mi | Engine rattle which has no fix as of yet per Volkswagen North Scottsdale (TSB 211001). "Silenced by more than 50%" but is still present. | ||
Sep 20117000 mi | Engine vibration/rattle when accelerating between 2,000-3,000 RPM. VW released a TSB over the summer of 2011 to attach a small metal clip onto an engine component. The rattle/vibration is nearly gone, just barley audible now. | ||
Nov 201441000 miUS $85 | Radiator failed and leaked coolant |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - May 2014 | |||
Mar 20112000 mi | Radio display stopped working for a few minutes. | ||
Jun 20113000 mi | Radio replaced as display would not show when hot outside. | ||
Mar 201210000 mi | Creaking noise from rear of doors | ||
Mar 201318000 mi | Aux input not working. Needed new iPod cable. Doors once again squeak. Needed relived. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Apr 201220000 mi | Window switch on drivers side stopped working when trying to roll down passenger window. | ||
May 201453000 mi | CEL came on and code P2015 was pulled. Intake Manifold Runner Flap was stuck in the open position. VWoA extended the warranty to 10yr/120k miles to cover this defect. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201326000 mi | HVAC Fan would only blow on high(setting 4), dealer replaced "fuse" | ||
Sep 201330000 mi | A/C would not blow cold air, needed recharge even though it is a closed system. | ||
Jun 201440000 mi | A/C was no longer blowing cold air, leak found in gasket on compressor. | ||
Dec 201449000 miUS $50 | Coil pack failed causing engine misfire in one cylinder. Replaced faulty coil pack and normal operation resumed. | ||
May 201670300 miUS $2100 | Replaced clutch and flywheel after the clutch lining wore out. | ||
Aug 201672900 mi | Intake manifold replaced under warranty after causing CEL |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201110000 mi | Wastegate rattle | ||
Jul 201224500 mi | Misfire cylinder 4 Steering wheel leather peeling, probably damaged during dealer prep | ||
Jun 201337000 mi | AC was not cold. Condenser replaced. Window made a noise when going up/down Window regulator replaced | ||
Jan 201419800 miUS $140 | Engine misfire. Coil pack replaced | ||
Feb 201566000 miUS $1103 | Check engine light. Low high side fuel pressure sensor. Timing tensioner known to fail. Replace with updated version. | ||
Mar 201566000 miUS $6300 | Oil pick up clogged. Engine needed replaced. All regular maintenance followed to a T prior to failure. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Oct 201322300 mi | Passenger side window was making a grinding/ screetching sound when being rolled up from the being rolled down. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
May 201557000 mi | Rattling noise coming from turbo wastegate under acceleration. TSB for the problem was available. A clip was installed that fixed rattling noise. | ||
Oct 201558800 mi | Leak developed at the water pump. Replaced water pump, all o-rings on pipes. Recall on item pending, will get reimbursed when issued. | ||
Mar 201775000 mi | Also addressed small coolant leak at lower hose. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 201471000 miUS $595 | Oil leak around lower timing chain cover. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Apr 201542000 mi | Ignition cool went out Driver window switch is broken |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201346000 miUS $250 | Pressure plate has been broken since approx. 10k miles. Replaced along wit clutch assembly by VW after long battle with warranty people Doors misaligned Driver side pass. window switch fail |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
Feb 201311600 mi | Engine leaking coolant, filled it leaks out every month | ||
May 201316600 mi | Erroneous alerts reported to check tire pressure etc | ||
Nov 201323000 mi | Engine was leaking coolant badly. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alaska, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jun 201220000 mi | Intake manifold flaps were broken, resulting in illuminated check engine light, replaced entire intake manifold. Blower motor bearings were bad, resulting in sqeaking noises when cold. Replaced blower motor. Passenger side door creaking at low speeds, i.e. taking off from light, driving over speed bumps. Replaced passenger side B pillar trim and clips. Wastegate rattle at low revs under load (heavy throttle). Replaced wastegate actuator rod clips per TSB. | ||
Aug 201222700 mi | Main intake hose came off on road trip; dealer had not properly reinstalled hose/clamp when they replaced intake manifold at previous visit. No turbo boost, unable to continue trip. | ||
May 201334000 mi | HVAC airflow direction control not responding to input. Replaced entire "heater box" and servo motors, which were on back order. Required removal and reinstall of entire dashboard. | ||
May 201561000 mi | Check engine light came on, scanned and pulled code P2015 - Intake manifold flaps. Dealer replaced intake manifold at no cost under VW's extended warranty (10yrs/120k miles) for this part. Second time it's been replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Dec 201587000 mi | Recall issue. Intake problem. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
Mar 201321000 mi | Coolant was low, dealer found the cooling system seals leaked. Replaced seals and water pump. | ||
Sep 201448000 mi | Seals in engine degraded and coolant suddenly leaked out. Water pump and seals were replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201553000 mi | Intake manifold replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 201221000 mi | Leaking rear window washer nozzle. Motor was reinstalled and lines checked for blockages. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Iowa, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Feb 201764000 mi | Took car in to get CEL diagnosed. There was a fuel rail problem with intake manifold. (Car drivability remained unchanged). Replaced free of charge. This is a well known problem that has warranty extended to cover it out to 100k miles. | ||
May 201768000 miUS $250 | HID headlamp needed replacement | ||
Sep 202095000 miUS $7000 | Connecting rod endcap disintegration |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Iowa, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201539500 miUS $500 | Car started surging and losing power while driving. Wouldn't restart. Dealer replaced the in tank fuel pump & seal. | ||
Jan 201874850 mi | Carbon cleaning of engine intake, replaced fuel injectors Mechanic found a code showing an intermittent misfire in cylinder 4. Car misfires when started from cold and then the misfire goes away. Mechanic said it could be fixed with a carbon cleaning but wasn't urgent so I will fix it soon. | ||
Nov 2021104000 miUS $100 | Carbon cleaning, engine misfired and ran rough before it was done. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Feb 20125000 mi | Replace metallic trim on shifter due to surface peeling | ||
Dec 201214000 mi | Rear pillar trim came loose and was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
Dec 201218000 mi | WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE ASSY. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 201567000 mi | High Pressure Fuel System (HPFS) failure. Was covered by VW out of warranty, but normally is approximately $4,000 Replaced water pump due to slow leak. $318.00 |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
May 201331111 mi | Right after 30,000 miles check-up, check engine light came on, dealer replaced glow plug. Problem was considered fixed by dealer. Within days of previous repair, CEL came on again. Dealer replaced glow plug wiring harness. Problem considered fixed by dealer. 4th Time back to fix CEL. Replaced ECM (computer), Diesel Particulate Filter (2nd time, 1st time was at 14,500 miles approx) and Valve flap as part as a recall or tech bulletin. Est. parts and labor to date is just shy of price of car. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jul 201343300 miUS $100 | Diagnostic light called for error. Fixed by dealer | ||
Oct 201345700 miUS $50 | Oxygen sensor replaced | ||
Aug 201455500 miUS $50 | Replace right rear bearing | ||
Feb 201560000 mi | left rear wheel bearing |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Oct 20128200 mi | wind noise coming from right B-pillar small water leak coming from left A-pillar front passenger's safety belt buckle rattle |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jan 201240200 mi | 2. Radio replacement (data was not updating) 3. TPMS repair (light would not go out after reset, software needed to be updated). | ||
Apr 201226000 mi | TPMS sensor would not shut off. Something needed to be replaced. Something happened to the front passenger seat-back. It is damaged and needs to be replaced. | ||
May 201352000 mi | The TPMS sensor would not go off. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
Feb 201792000 mi | Problem was diagnosed by dealer as likely being water in a vacuum line that, in unseasonably cold temperatures, froze and prevented delivery of fuel to the engine. The next day the weather was warmer and the car started and ran fine. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - May 2024 | |||
Feb 201845260 miC $400 | Front wheel bearings | ||
May 202488040 miC $300 | parking brake not working, parts replaced |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
May 201556000 miUS $220 | Leaking rear shock absorber. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201512300 miUS $130 | heat/AC blower relay. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
Mar 201525000 mi | Hose came loose, Dealer hooked hose back up, engine light returned to normal. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Iowa, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2022 | |||
Jul 20126000 mi | The rear washer nozzle was leaking onto the rear window when not in use. | ||
May 201537000 miUS $50 | Front marker light on the driver's side started to come off the bumper. Body shop applied glue to the bracket that holds the light properly in place. | ||
Jan 201758503 miUS $270 | Replaced windshield, cracked across top. Caused by rock hitting the top edge of the windshield on the drivers side. Crack immediately spread almost to the rear view mirror mount. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 201494240 miC $600 | replace catalyst sensor | ||
Feb 2016130200 miC $1500 | Replace both front axles due to wear. Fixing vibration cause by axles. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201776183 miUS $53 | Replaced front brake pads to eliminate squealing noise. | ||
Sep 201782000 miUS $680 | Rear wheel bearing wore out and destroyed speed sensor, triggering ABS, tire pressure, ESP and airbag lights. Check engine light came on, code indicated idle speed problem. | ||
Apr 201887500 miUS $780 | Horn didn't work, was replaced along with fuse and relay Vacuum pump | ||
Aug 201890000 miUS $840 | Left rear wheel bearing and tone wheel deteriorated and damaged ABS speed sensor, so both needed to be replaced. A nearly identical thing happened on the right rear 10 months before. |
Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2018 - May 2021 | |||
Mar 201880500 miUS $150 | Washer fluid pump had died and was replaced. |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Oct 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Mar 201224000 mi | Car was not charging and battery light was on, called recovery who repaired the fault, it was down to a poor connection in the fusebox during manufacture. | ||
Apr 201224300 mi£750 | AC had failed due to a damaged ACC condenser as it was hit by a stone. |
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Israel Mar 2010 - Dec 2018 | |||
Jul 20101440 mi | Car stopped in the middle of a ride. towed, scanned- electrical problem. Fuel pump failure. Pump replaced. The dealer sent some fuel to check if this was the problem. Waiting to the resaults. I'm sure the fuel was OK. | ||
Apr 201210120 mi | Vibration and noise in low gear. DSG clutches replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Hong Kong, China Dec 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jul 201214260 mi | Shaking when engaging 2nd gear from 1st | ||
Nov 201215900 mi$150 | shaking when engaging 2nd gear malfunction of parking sensor | ||
Jun 201317980 mi | Car could not move; transmission indicator flashed. Mechatronic unit had to be changed. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Malaysia Jun 2011 - May 2014 | |||
Jul 201124180 mi$500 | Rattling sound from left rear door. Service fixed the absorber realign the bushes. 2nd issue rear cup holder accidentally open and stepped by my son, maybe the position is not quite right. | ||
Dec 201131620 mi | the catalytic converter lit up. After servicing ok again, dealer advised that the fuel filter maybe dirty. question is why catalytic converter lights is lit up? | ||
Dec 201251460 mi | Aircond fan faulty |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201111780 mi | Plastic rad fan cracked and broke. Replaced with new fan. | ||
Jan 201223560 mi | Loud thunk from driver's door when driving over potholes/broken pavement. Service tech also heard the noise on a test drive, replaced all the door clips, but door still makes exactly the same noise. | ||
Apr 201224180 mi | Car went back twice for same door clunking problem. Still not fixed. Service dept. now thinks noise is coming from B-pillar area. Car will go back to shop again. | ||
May 201224680 mi | Yet another day at the dealer and door clunk still not fixed. Dealer now says "they all do that". I'm done wasting time on this and will just live with it. | ||
Oct 201889900 miC $500 | Replaced faulty intake manifold and did carbon cleaning | ||
Mar 2022112840 miC $150 | Secondary water pump was leaking. Replaced pump. |
Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
Oct 20108000 mi | All exterior door moldings were loose and had to be replaced. Steering wheel was misaligned from new. Dealer agreed to straighten steering wheel even though VW factory warranty excludes it. |
Volkswagen Golf in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2020 | |||
Jun 201222000 mi | Plastic clips that hold the trunk lid were broken off before car was purchased. Dealer installed new back trim under warranty | ||
Oct 201223300 mi | Check engine light came on. Took it to VW of Van Nuys who stated that there was a broken rod in the intake manifold. | ||
Nov 201224400 mi | Tire Pressure System needed to be reset as I was getting an indicator on my dash display | ||
Oct 201656800 miUS $250 | ECU fried from bench flash from 2014. Nothing physically wrong with the vehicle but CEL for EVAP Leak Detection was stuck on and would not go away, causing emissions to be failed. ECU swapped out for used part. |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jul 201244000 mi | Intake Manifold fluttering--replaced under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 201239500 mi | Clutch was squeaking - replaced entire clutch assembly free | ||
Nov 201239900 miUS $50 | Intake manifold faulty (common problem on TSI engine). Replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jan 2011 | a while back before it got cold, my "check tire pressure" gauge became lit. The dealer mentioned service bulletin fix for this issue. Once the reflash was done the problem was resolved. | ||
Aug 20117000 mi | The car was making a snapping/click noise sometimes when reversing and steering left. Tech found the transmission mount to be undertorqued and tightened it. The noise still occurs at times but less often and not as loud. |
Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
Oct 201017000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System light stayed on. It was a software glitch, a service bulletin item that was fixed. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
Dec 201122000 mi | Replaced stereo speaker in the rear door. | ||
Jul 201337500 mi | Dealer replaced 2 faulty fuel injectors under warranty. | ||
Dec 201342000 mi | Bad Oxygen sensor. | ||
Oct 201448700 mi | Intake manifold replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
Apr 201432500 miUS $350 | Faulty ignition coil. One was replaced under warranty previously, this one was paid out of pocket. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
May 20105800 miUS $70 | Radio sometimes doesn't change stations, requiring a power off. The driver's door needed to be adjusted to stop a rattle, and the sound deadening was adjusted. | ||
Dec 201014000 mi | Musty smell coming from air conditioning/heater. System was disinfected and cabin filter was replaced per TSB | ||
Dec 201124000 mi | The EPC light came on, and the gas mileage had dropped from the usual 25mpg to 15mpg. The throttle body was replaced under warranty. iPhone connectivity via the MDI system started dropping, and the phone was no longer charging, so the MDI cable was replaced. | ||
Nov 201235400 mi | The heater was blowing cold air, and a TSB called for a new temperature sensor in the cabin. The leather steering wheel had bad stitching when the car was purchased, but more stitching came out from use. VW exchanged the old steering wheel for a new one. |
Volkswagen Golf in Louisiana, United States Jan 2010 - May 2012 | |||
Nov 201012000 mi | Replaced plastic trim surround on inside back light (hatch); pin that holds cargo cover broke off. Also performed scheduled 10,000 mile service under warranty (oil,filter, tire rotation). | ||
Dec 201127000 miUS $175 | #1 cylinder coil pack fried. Chose to have independent shop replace, rather than "dealing with dealer" nonsense. | ||
May 201232000 mi | auto-down driver's window switch replaced. TPMS fault replaced sunglasses holder TSB for rattling FPS speaker. |
Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
Sep 20118000 mi | 3 windows out of 4 needed to be replaced. Front driver window was making noise. Front passenger window would not move up/down properly. Back passenger window totally broke and fell off track. | ||
Aug 201334000 mi | Intake manifold replaced with wiring hardness | ||
Nov 201335000 miUS $175 | Battery died |
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201359000 mi | check engine light --> intake manifold flap sensor bad - new intake manifold replaced under warranty (60k engine coverage) | ||
Jan 201468800 miUS $136 | One Ignition coil pack failed - all 4 replaced | ||
Nov 2016111000 miUS $350 | Replaced Intake Manifold and fuel injectors due t misfiring | ||
Sep 2017122000 miUS $150 | Starter motor died - replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
Mar 201247000 miUS $235 | ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Dealer maintained possession of car. Resolution pending. | ||
Apr 201247000 miUS $1750 | ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Replaced fuel pump, no success. replaced ECU, repair successful. |
Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Apr 2010 - May 2016 | |||
Jun 201221000 mi | Replaced intake manifold due to bad sensor. | ||
May 201328100 mi | The moon roof would work intermittently. They replaced the controller. |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jul 201225000 mi | Auto Up function on driver window switch stopped working, replaced the window switches under warranty. | ||
Sep 201228000 mi | Manifold intake replacement |
Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 | |||
Jun 201799000 miUS $116 | Replaced turbo by-pass valve |
Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201678120 miC $125 | Check engine light on. Replaced intake manifold under manufacturer extended warranty. I have Paid for intake valve cleaning. | ||
Nov 2017103540 miC $55 | Parking brake was sticking on cold winter temperature | ||
May 2018108500 miC $320 | replaced one rear wheel bearing |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2018 - Apr 2018 | |||
Apr 2018109000 miUS $5000 | Cylinder would not hold compression, replaced whole engine |
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
May 201590000 miUS $400 | Rear wheel bearing replaced |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 20102000 mi | Tire pressure sensor repaired. | ||
Jun 20118000 mi | Tpms showed a tire problem even when all tires were fine. Software update fixed the problem. | ||
Nov 201327000 mi | Water pump replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20103000 mi | The iPod adapter quit working, and was replaced | ||
Jun 20119000 mi | The Tire pressure monitor system was set to 50 psi and required some new software to fix it. They also did the 10000 mile service. | ||
Mar 201218000 mi | The TPMS firmware reverted to an old incorrect version. | ||
Nov 201226400 mi | The water pump was leaking so they replaced it | ||
Apr 201330300 mi | The front o2 sensor stopped working they replaced it under warranty | ||
Sep 201336000 miUS $280 | Had to replace the battery's | ||
Mar 201440000 mi | The turbo housing had a leak. They replaced it | ||
Jun 201446000 miUS $5 | The turbo banjo bolt was leaking antifreeze after they replaced the turbo so they tightened it and replaced oil plug to fix an oil leak | ||
Sep 201668000 miUS $260 | A coil pack failed | ||
May 201887000 miUS $60 | There were oil leaks on the top of the engine. The dealer wanted to replace the valve cover seal. I decided to try replacing the PCV valve instead. | ||
Jul 201887000 mi | Check engine light came on, and I determined that it was a input manifold position sensor. The dealership replace the input manifold under warranty. | ||
Dec 2021111000 miUS $500 | Water pump blew a hole so I replaced it with an aluminum one. Had to replace some hoses too. The temp sensor blew out and I had to re seat it. Also cleaned the intake of carbon deposits. | ||
Feb 2022113000 miUS $250 | The Water pump developed a leak and I replaced the plastic one with a metal one. The housing on the temp sensor failed and I had to re-insert it and add coolant. | ||
Mar 2022113500 miUS $100 | I had to replace the ignition housing as it failed. |
Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
Dec 201011160 mi | Alternator harness split. Also attempted to fix rattles in interior, but unsuccessful. | ||
Jul 201230160 mi | Radio antenna harness shorting, no AM radio function. Parts took one week to arrive, car out of service for total of 2 business days. | ||
Oct 201344020 mi | The rattles were never fixed. The dealer did not seem inclined to deal with it and I learned to live with the rattles. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jul 201120000 mi | Fuel intake valve deficiency Engine failure. Cylinder misfire. | ||
Jan 2012 | Engine failure. Another cylinder misfire. | ||
Mar 201233000 mi | Engine failure. Cylinder misfire. Same cylinder as July trip. |
Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201345000 mi | Intake manifold needed to be replaced. The warantee was extended on the part because Volkswagen had noticed a lot of these parts failing. | ||
Feb 201446300 miUS $200 | Coil went bad in cylinder 1. It was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
Apr 201110000 mi | Tire Pressure Sensor monitor light malfunction. | ||
Dec 201117000 mi | Intake manifold-2 leaks |
Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jul 201223000 mi | intake manifold replaced and injector seals replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Nov 2019 | |||
Sep 201125420 mi | Wastegate rattle retention clip | ||
Feb 201231000 mi | Lower control arm bushings needed replacement. | ||
Oct 201240300 mi | cam sensor failed, causing repeated engine stalling, and needed to be ordered/replaced. driver's side window button failed, needed replacement. | ||
Mar 201458280 mi | Fuel injector began failing, needed to be replaced. | ||
Jun 201463240 miC $100 | Turbo bypass valve failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
Oct 201584200 miC $400 | Rear washer fluid dispenser stopped working. +Replaced burnt-out front accent light bulb. | ||
Mar 201692380 miC $500 | Some kind of valve was misfunctioning. | ||
Sep 201698580 miC $3500 | Intake manifold failure, leaking oil seal, decarbonization. Snapped rear coil. | ||
Nov 201699280 miC $3200 | Leaking front oil seals. Failed wheel bearing. | ||
Apr 2017102920 miC $1800 | Replace both headlight bulbs | ||
Apr 2018115940 miC $100 | Hub deterioration due to rust required work. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - May 2013 | |||
Aug 20101000 mi | Passenger seat recline switch. Fix noisy front passenger door. | ||
Sep 201226000 miUS $200 | Battery replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 20093000 mi | Replaced a piece of broken trim covering the driver's B-pillar and seatbelt exit. |
Volkswagen Golf in Kansas, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Nov 201119000 mi | Driver side window switches for front windows were loose. Replaced at dealership under original warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201339000 miUS $150 | Passenger side front stabilizer mount went bad and was replaced | ||
Sep 201556000 miUS $400 | Oil drain plug stripped. Unable to remove plug from oil pan. New lower oil pan was required. | ||
Oct 201556500 miUS $300 | Solenoid on engine/fuel evaporative/purge system failed. | ||
Mar 201660000 miUS $65 | Hood strut/piston failed, making it difficult to close hold completely. Purchased new strut/piston from dealer and easily installed it myself. Lubricated hood hinges with WD 40. Repair was successful. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States - Dec 2009 | |||
Dec 20097000 mi | TPMS sensor went out. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 20106500 mi | TMPS light indicated tire pressure issue; indicator reset through supposed recall software update | ||
Mar 201113700 mi | CEL, intake manifold replaced. Vacuum hose was incorrectly attached. check engine came on within one day of pick up. Had to make a second trip. replaced intake manifold |
Volkswagen Golf in Louisiana, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 201111000 mi | Had a squeak in the back hatch area couldt reproduce for dealer. Sunglasses holder won't close dealer ordered new part but hasn't called back to replace it yet. |
Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2018 | |||
Oct 201112200 mi | Dealer reset Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor control module to eliminate constant low tire pressure light which was inaccurate since all tires were at recommended inflation pressure. | ||
Apr 201216000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System had to be reset by the dealer again. This is the second time this has occurred. | ||
Apr 201323200 mi | Driver's door lock master switch quit functioning. Part replaced under warranty, but car was at dealer over a weekend waiting for the part to arrive. | ||
Jun 201660000 mi | Chronic Check Engine Light for past 12,000 miles. Dealer replaced intake manifold and sensor (cause of problem) with a special warranty for this issue, even though the car is three years out of warranty. | ||
Jul 201771574 miUS $1500 | TPMS system reporting low tire pressure, even though all were properly topped up. After days of diagnostic tests, one of the two electronic monitoring control modules was replaced, which solved the issue. |
Volkswagen Golf in Kentucky, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Jul 201121000 mi | Noticed turbo rattle. When I brought it in for routine maitenance I mentioned it to my advisor. They found the TSB and made arrangements to order the parts. But I never got around to fixing it. |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
May 201430000 miUS $200 | Hose for rear window spray nozzle was leaking. | ||
Jan 201875000 miUS $250 | Replaced upper timing belt cover due to oil leak. |
Volkswagen Golf in Arkansas, United States May 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
Aug 201018000 mi | fuel pump went out at 15,100 miles | ||
Dec 201024000 mi | intake had to be replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Feb 201130800 miUS $30 | Rear armrest repaired under warranty. Also had brake light replaced. | ||
Aug 201142000 miUS $300 | Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2021104160 miC $450 | External mirror adjustment switch failed. The piping for the rear window washer broke. | ||
Nov 2021107880 miC $750 | Fuel injector #3 failed. | ||
Feb 2022114331 miC $955 | Rear main seal leaking, leading to vacuum leak at idle. Code P2187 thrown. Injector 1 failed. Replaced injectors 2 and 4 as insurance in addition to injector 1. |
Volkswagen Golf in Arizona, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 201232000 mi | Leaking fuel injector. Car wouldn't start. | ||
Nov 201232000 mi | Two days after getting a fuel injector fixed the car died on me and threw another CEL. It was determined to be a Cam timing sensor. In all, the car stayed at dealer for 1 week. Fixed under warranty. Radio stopped working. Nothing would play at all. One day before taking it to the dealer, my battery died, at which point the radio started working again. Radio software was updated under warranty. As mentioned before, the battery died at about the same time I had problems with the radio. Battery replaced; considered normal wear, so not covered under warranty. $182 at dealership. |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
May 201116520 mi | oxygen sensor replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 20106000 mi | re-coded tire pressure monitor system | ||
Sep 201121000 mi | front passenger door squeek. Dealership greased front door latch mechanism. |
Volkswagen Golf in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Mar 201115400 mi | Replaced headlight. Light bulbs - headlight or took more than 10 minutes to change, repair |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jun 20105000 mi | slight ticking sound from B pillar - felt placed behind trim |
Volkswagen Golf in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - May 2018 | |||
Mar 201233000 mi | Whole heating unit replaced. Software updated for new AC control unit to work with new heater/ac unit. One car key was not working. Replaced with new key. | ||
May 201483800 mi | During routine maintenance the dealer shorted out the amplifier. They had to order a new one which was not available here in the States. Had to wait for 3 1/2 weeks so they could ship a replacement from Germany!! | ||
Apr 2016105200 miUS $1036 | Crankshaft Oil Leak. Removed and replaced oil seal. | ||
Mar 2017108000 miUS $400 | One ignition coil malfunctioned, all 4 replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Apr 201232000 mi | Had to replace intake manifold. Covered under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 201114000 miUS $250 | Severed wire to the ABS control system. | ||
Jun 201437000 miUS $300 | Ignition coil failure on cylinder 3, causing misfire and cylinder deactivation. Replaced plugs/coils on all 4 cylinders. |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 201121000 mi | Intake Manifold not working properly. Had CEL and rough idle. CEL started on a very hot day (100+ deg), then disappeared then came back. Intake manifold replaced in its entirety at dealer cost (even with aftermarket intake and ECU reflash). |
Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
May 201448400 miUS $300 | sensor in exhaust system |
Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
May 20102480 mi | (DSG GTI) Started the car, "D" was flashing, pulled away and would not shift past 2nd. "S" mode also showed flashing "S". Pulled over, shut off engine, waited 20 seconds, turned back on, no problem. Replaced the mechatron. | ||
Sep 20106820 mi | Took the car in to have the rear washer nozzle fixed. They had the parts as I had already called in. Took less than an hour | ||
Sep 201120460 mi | Squeak from the center console, needed to tighten a few screws. Quebec Roads are like tank traps. | ||
Jul 201229120 mi | Window would not roll up or down with the switch. Something inside snapped |
Volkswagen Golf in Tennessee, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
Aug 20105000 mi | Rear washer nozzle leaks when the fluid shifts toward the back of the car...when accelerating. Parts ordered, will replace when they arrive. Have a rattle coming from the hatch area. Dealership was successful in removing the rattle but now after a month it seems to be slowly coming back a little bit at a time. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
Sep 201011000 mi | Bluetooth module intermittently failed. | ||
Dec 201017000 mi | Fuel pump did not hold high enough pressure in the system when car was off, resulting in difficulty or inability to start the car after sitting for multiple hours. | ||
Dec 201131000 miUS $180 | Lower side window moldings warped | ||
Sep 201236000 mi | Front bumper became misaligned, no accident involved | ||
Mar 201339000 mi | Rear hatch washing system leak | ||
Jul 201340000 miUS $150 | Battery would not hold charge water pump was leaking | ||
Oct 201463200 miUS $600 | High pressure fuel pump | ||
Feb 201569000 miUS $1300 | Timing chain tensioner failure |
Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 2009 | Oil pan heater malfunctioned and blew up my external socket on my house. Dealer replaced oil pan heater. | ||
Dec 2009341 mi | Oil pan heater failure. Required replacement by dealer. Covered by warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
Mar 20102000 mi | Passenger door rattle near B-pillar | ||
Jun 20106000 mi | Driver side B-pillar rattle | ||
Nov 201120000 mi | Rattle noise from all the doors. Dealer changed the door seals. I see improvements for the driver side door but rear doors are still rattling. Driver side speaker replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 201449300 mi | Valve cover |
Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Aug 20109000 mi | TPMS sensor stopped working. Dealer reported that a reset of the TPMS sensor fixed problem. Problem has not reoccurred. | ||
Sep 201010000 mi | TPMS sensor acting up again. Dealer serviced recall related to issue during routine maintenance trip. Problem solved - again. | ||
Mar 201352000 mi | Defective intake manifold runner evidenced by check engine light. Covered under powertrain warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
Sep 201536000 miUS $1 | Blown horn fuse, easily rectified. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
May 201458600 mi | cam shafts issue. timing belt replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
May 2016113000 miUS $60 | 2010 GTIs have defective turbo diverter valves, nothing serious as you can safely drive after it throws the code (I drove it for a month). It's an easy DIY fix and an updated valve is only about $60. Took me about 30 min to change. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Sep 2013 - May 2017 | |||
Mar 201545000 mi | Check engine light. Replaced intake manifold. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States May 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Sep 201350000 mi | check engine light came on. dealer diagnosed problem with intake manifold, for which a bulletin was sent out extending warranty for this to 100,000 miles. repair was done but took the entire day. 3rd time since purchase with same issue. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201325200 miUS $238 | Ran out of battery right after 3 years. No warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 201328600 mi | Had to replace a steering control module, it was technically not under warranty but after a call to VW customer care to review the situation VW made a decision to cover the repair costs Intake manifold replaced under warranty | ||
Jan 201428300 mi | water pump was leaking and replaced under powertrain warranty at no charge | ||
Jul 201873000 miUS $1400 | Carbon buildup cleaning. Not fixed. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
Aug 201234000 miUS $8700 | Main crankshaft bolt had come loose and was allowing too much mechanical movement. engine removed and bottom end cleaned/flushed and rebuilt under warranty | ||
Sep 201348000 miUS $3600 | Lifter sticking and valve/sensor communication problem affecting timing. Engine head removed/rebuilt with valves and intake butterfly replaced. Butterfly valve replacement =cause and common problem according to VW | ||
Aug 201692000 miUS $50 | Door panel partially removed for full window control switch access. Drivers side clips had broken and needed replacement |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 201439000 mi | intake manifold Windows squealing Main seal went out |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201547700 mi | Faulty fuel gauge, it would drop to empty at 1/2 tank. Fuel sensor replaced. | ||
Dec 201675020 miC $350 | Exhaust flap fixed | ||
Nov 201791140 mi | Emmissions modification completed by VW for TDI settlement. Replaced a glow plug harness as part of TDI settlement agreement warranty. |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Victoria, Australia Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 201110540 miA $200 | Doors move within seals when going over surfaces that cause body to twist. Read most roads. Sound is rubbing/squeaking. Adjustments made by shop have deceased sounds but they are stillbthere. Other friends with golfs do not have this proble Speedometer is inaccurate by 9 km/h. This means that constant calculations need to be made when driving rather than focussing on road conditions and traffic. Also means that my warranty will run out early by 9,000km. Unacceptable. | ||
Jan 201283660 miA $500 | Doors and their seals adjusted and rubbing noise now gone. | ||
Sep 201231000 miA $160 | wooshing sound from passenger footwell under acceleration. Almost sounds as though there is a hole in the firewall. Told that they all do that. | ||
Apr 201350600 mi | AC compressor failure according to VW dealer. Independent dealer could not find problem so will be interesting to see of dealer is correct. Replaced compressor | ||
Sep 201480600 miA $1600 | secondary water pump secondary water pump replaced | ||
Sep 2015111600 miA $50 | Low beam headlight bulb holder melted and so I replaced. (Replaced other side about a year ago) | ||
Dec 2016117800 miA $1200 | intake manifold needed replacing as sub unit containing faulty intake sensor could not be replaced separately |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Aug 201329000 miUS $350 | glow plug sensor went bad | ||
Dec 201331000 mi | Battery failure, no longer held charge-- replacement needed | ||
Jul 201540500 miUS $400 | Glow plug needed replacing. |
Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
Nov 20091000 mi | Exhaust/Emissions leak | ||
Dec 20091000 mi | Bad Oxygen sensors and EGR. Random problem with 2010 VW diesels. | ||
Aug 201225000 mi | steering wheel electronics died, no horn etc. Stering wheel module replaced. | ||
Jan 201333000 miUS $52 | Engine light flashed 3 times. Dealer found fault code relating to loose connection on throttle body. | ||
Feb 201333800 mi | Intercooler frozen. Dealer replaced with updated part. | ||
May 201337300 mi | Low tire air light was on but no tires were low, computer needed to be reset. | ||
Jan 201432800 mi | bad thermal valve in intercooler. intercooler froze up. | ||
Feb 201450600 mi | Intercooler icing issue. Second time this happened, this time the dealer installed the new thermostat sensor update. | ||
Jun 201684000 miUS $940 | Throttle valve replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 20105000 mi | Passenger side windshield, door pillar, dash board corner broken during inspection sticker application. Although small, damage was conspicuous due to the high quality standard of this cars interior finish and appointments. | ||
May 201470000 miUS $35 | A/C Evaporator senseor malfunction. A/C compressor failed. Removed and replaced compressor |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201223000 mi | Replaces dashboard fan control unit to fix an electrical fault that caused the fan to adjust itself. | ||
Feb 201548600 miUS $100 | Reduced fuel economy | ||
Jul 201670700 miUS $12 | 2 of 4 rear subframe bolts fell out due to an independent shop not torquing them properly when removing a row bar. Dealer replaced bolts |
Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Oct 20091000 mi | Bad O2 Sensors (front and rear) within 20 miles of driving the car from the lot new. Had to return for diagnosis, no parts available, parts ordered. | ||
Nov 20092300 mi | Return trip for O2, parts installed 2000 miles after problem appeared | ||
Apr 20109000 mi | Low tire pressure warning light came on. All tires were properly inflated. Dealer checked the car and said there was an incorrect setting in the computer, and reset it. Problem has not reappeared (in 1,200 miles since). |
Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 201127000 mi | Shifter Squeaked when shifting. | ||
Dec 201480000 miUS $123 | Replaced original battery with new factory battery. A little negotiation got me a better price than an aftermarket battery. | ||
Feb 201692000 mi | Radiator has small design or installation flaw. Metal wire keeper on the plastic fan support can rub a minuscule hole then press against the tube and stop the leak at low pressure. Rad comes in and out from the bottom of the car. |
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jan 201377000 miUS $170 | left front wheel bearing became noisy and was replaced. VW paid 2/3 partial warranty, my share was $170 |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Mar 201112000 mi | Coolant leak. Dealer replaced coolant reservoir. | ||
Oct 201119300 mi | Coolant leak. Had to top off 1x/month. Replaced water pump. TSB: Frozen Intercooler Kit installed. | ||
Jun 201227000 mi | Massive fuel leak. Fuel line came loose from fitting while driving on highway, and then leaked 4 gallons of fuel before I could get off highway and shut down engine. Coated engine compartment, underside of car, and rear hatch/window. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 20092000 mi | O2 sensor #2 defective. No part available. Part ordered but not installed Sensor R & R | ||
Mar 20105000 mi | Broken interior hatch cover hanger. Dealer ordered part for installation under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Aug 201699700 miUS $1100 | CR diesel intake manifold sensor failure code P2015 |
Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 201011000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction caused the warning light to come on despite tires having proper pressure. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Nov 20091000 mi | alignment creaky door / dash | ||
Dec 2009950 mi | creaky door alarm not working properly creaky door alarm not working properly | ||
Feb 20103000 mi | problem still exists! clicking noise from doors | ||
Mar 20118000 mi | finally - it seems they've fixed the door (pillar) noise. |
Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 2015120500 miUS $1750 | Turbo Failure. Also routine maintenance of timing belt. |
Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
Sep 201567000 miUS $85 | CEL came on and generic code given was "EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION P0472". A sensor that is part of the emissions system went bad upon further investigation. Swapped the old sensor out for a new one and problem solved. | ||
Oct 201567700 mi | The car's footwells were really damp and the headliner began to sag. The interior also started smelling really musty. The drains for the sunroof ended up being clogged so we unclogged them. | ||
Nov 201569600 miUS $650 | Turned on the car and had four warning lights flashing in the dashboard. After looking online, I found out that the ABS control module went bad. We replaced it but could not get the ECU to accept the new part because i don't know how to code | ||
Jan 201671800 miUS $249 | The headliner had fallen from previous issue with the sunroof drains. We got it replaced with OEM material. |
Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 201647000 miUS $700 | Compressor for AC motor |
Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
Aug 201114000 mi | TPMS light flashing for 1 minute, then steady. No indicated warning in MFI. Dealer "reset" TPMS system. |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jan 2013103540 mi | EGR valve restricted movement. Replaced the whole valve. | ||
May 2013114700 miC $300 | AC compressor died, I bought a used compressor from Ebay and the Dealer installed it for me. | ||
Nov 2013128340 miC $200 | Liquid in the IC hose, liquid in the engine | ||
Apr 2014138220 mi | Rear passenger wheel bearing died | ||
Jun 2014144460 miC $850 | Diesel temp sensor in the high pressure fuel line | ||
Apr 2015160960 miC $1000 | EGR flap stuck in position, they had to replace EGR system. | ||
Aug 2015166160 miC $1500 | Driver side ball bearings needed replacement too. | ||
Dec 2015171740 mi | Inter cooler icing caused water in the cylinders. Dealer removed water, VW canada approved new inter cooler to be installed. | ||
Mar 2016174220 miC $200 | Middle rear break light panel was corroded. I have asked them to check the performance of AC as well. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 20102000 mi | Car would not start due to loose ground wire. |
Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 201229760 mi | check engine but no apparent trouble, dealer replace something emission related in the exhaust system (motor flap?) | ||
May 201566900 miC $350 | Diesel filter leaked need replacing the filter housing. & filter. | ||
Jul 201682240 mi | Check engine light, loss power, Intercooler had to be replaced. | ||
Nov 201684320 miC $2000 | Turbo went out, lost of power and car was running rough |
Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Mar 201120000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system flashing warning when tire pressure was correct | ||
Jul 201580500 miUS $600 | Bad refrigerant control valve, after more than 2 years of intermittent AC decided to have it fixed | ||
May 201689900 miUS $1000 | Exhaust temp sensor replaced, 7 hours labor. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
Oct 201228300 mi | Installed Bluetooth module as specified by class action settlement. | ||
Mar 201441000 miUS $500 | Diagnosed and replaced failed exhaust differential sensor due to MIL light in dashboard. | ||
Mar 201549000 mi | Engine failed to turn over - replaced aging battery. | ||
May 201549300 mi | A/C fan only worked on highest speed - replaced blower motor regulator/resistor. | ||
Jan 201648500 miUS $60 | Fixed water leakage through window regulator by installing new bolts that hold it tight to the door. | ||
Feb 201651600 miUS $208 | Replaced boost hose due to poor connection to intercooler, causing oil leak. | ||
May 201760636 mi | EGR flow insufficient OBD code was reported. Dealer determined both DP and EGR filters needed replaced. Entire catalytic converter appears to have been replaced, under federal emissions warranty (8 yr/80K miles). |
Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 201236000 mi | TPMS failure | ||
Apr 201241000 miUS $30 | Carbon build up caused CEL to come on | ||
Aug 201487000 miUS $100 | Compressor failed | ||
Dec 201492000 miUS $100 | Glow plug failed | ||
Apr 201598200 miUS $600 | Replaced battery |
Volkswagen Golf in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201570060 miC $300 | one seized rear caliper | ||
May 201783700 miC $200 | Rear drivers side had noisy bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Aug 2017 | |||
Jul 201020200 mi | Cracked manifold to intercooler Particulate Filter wouldn't regenerate, filter not warrantied , normally serviced at 180,000 km but appeared when the manifold cracked, VW insisted cracked manifold and defective particulate filter not related. VW covered full repair cost. | ||
Mar 201383700 miC $180 | Wire connected to glow plug needed replacing. Engine light still on. Told that replacing glow plug should eliminate the error codes, but that nothing wrong with the glow plug. So didn't pay to replace it. | ||
Nov 2014119660 miC $2000 | Fuse overheated and burnt fuse box. Caused lighting system to malfunction. Traced issue to glow plug. Changed glow plug, replaced burnt fuse box and fuse. | ||
Jan 2015124000 miC $100 | Battery died. Replaced battery. | ||
Oct 2015140820 miC $3500 | Transmission failed | ||
Nov 2015143220 miC $1000 | Replace failed rad fan and damaged radiator Replaced seized exhaust flap motor | ||
Dec 2016166780 miC $700 | Faulty Exhaust Manifold Body was replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
Feb 20117500 mi | Rear washer dribbled after use. A new valve was inserted. I told the dealer that rear washer nozzle dribbles after use. I was told this is normal. A call to VW of NA confirmed that this is not normal. The car is going back to the dealer to be fixed. | ||
Mar 201341000 mi | They had to replace a defective thermostat. | ||
Jul 201457500 miUS $100 | A wire that pulls the sunroof open snapped. This caused much damage to the entire sunroof motor assembly. Had to take apart the headliner and replace lots and lots of parts. The extended warranty paid for $1,400 of the $1,500 repair. | ||
Aug 201581700 miUS $100 | The rear passenger window regulator went bad. The lock/unlock switch on the driver's door stopped working. | ||
Dec 201590000 mi | Hose for the rear washer was brittle and cracked. Needed to be replaced. One of the two key fobs stopped working. The dealer replaced it. |
Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States May 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
May 201655000 miUS $327 | Left front wheel speed sensor failed | ||
Sep 201770905 miUS $245 | Right rear wheel speed sensor replaced Snow flap control box (actuator) replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 20103000 mi | Coolant warning light came on. Coolant was low. Dealer said it had not been topped off on dealer prep. They topped it off. No further problems. |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
Sep 201226000 mi | Turn signal won't flash 3 times when pressed lightly--needed to reprogram module. | ||
Mar 201438000 miUS $150 | Engine light came on. Car was very slow to accelerate. Dealer said car went into engine protection mode. I had not driven car for over one month before this happened. | ||
Feb 201549900 miUS $340 | The oxygen sensor which is after catalytic converter needed replacement. |
Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
Dec 20091000 mi | Faulty Oxygen Sensor. Replaced Oxygen Sensor Driver's side door panel replaced due to arriving from factory with wrong color panel. | ||
Nov 201117600 mi | Software update |
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Apr 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jun 20101000 mi | car broke down on journey, suddenly started to judder severely. At same time the engine warning light came on (catalytic convertor light). Car had to be recovered 1 mile to home then 5 miles to garage, not driveable. Injector No3 replaced. engine straining, seemed to be misfiring - symtoms a bit like dirty petrol. DSG software update today - seems improved, jury still out! | ||
Mar 20117000 mi | button snapped off parcel shelf support. Trim replaced inside boot as the button was integrated into trim (not possible to just replace the button). Car returned with broken head rest so will be going back for that repair! | ||
Dec 201437000 mi | something wrong with gearbox. Unable to fix. Will have to go back to garage Jan/Feb |
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201545000 mi£500 | oil leaks |
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Nov 201247600 mi | Clutch failed on DSG gearbox. | ||
Dec 201367000 mi£250 | EGR valve failure due to internal blockage. Complete unit replaced. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201210700 mi | Fixed snapped rear hatch cover hook. | ||
Apr 201423300 mi | Radiator replaced under warranty. Leaking at seams evidently. | ||
Nov 201427989 miUS $50 | Sunroof would not close. Motor replaced. Sunroof would not close. Motor replaced. | ||
Oct 202167500 mi | Seepage at vacuum pump - replaced pump |
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2021 | |||
Dec 20104000 mi | rear windshield wiper makes scraping noise - arm replaced and still making scraping sound | ||
Dec 20117000 mi | The shifter needed to be replaced - the D in Drive did not light up - I initially went and dealer told me I had to wait until light was entirely out - it was replaced | ||
Mar 20128000 mi | faulty secondary air pressure sensor replaced | ||
Nov 201211200 mi | Tire pressure sensor monitor went on - took to dealer and found a nail in tire - fixed that but all codes had to be reprogrammed - took 2 1/2 hours | ||
Jan 201412700 miUS $205 | Battery failed and replaced | ||
Feb 201519000 miUS $400 | check engine light had come on. dealer replaced ignition coils and spark plugs | ||
Mar 201519000 miUS $150 | one of the TPMS failed and was replaced - TPMS light stayed on and tire pressures were correct |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Nov 201683000 miUS $250 | Horn replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Feb 201241420 mi | heater fan replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jun 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
Sep 20101860 mi | Auxiliary input for radio did not work. Dealer reprogrammed unit and fixed problem. | ||
Dec 20103100 mi | Small paint chip on edge of drivers door. Repaired under warranty. | ||
Feb 20114120 mi | Service light came on much earlier than expected. Dealer reset, no problems with car. | ||
Apr 201317760 mi | Power door lock on driver side would not unlock doors. While repairing power door lock, dealer broke driver side exterior door latch. | ||
Sep 201426660 miC $150 | Fuel filter leaking. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Oct 20102000 mi | Defects on TPM software. Reflashed the software fixed it. | ||
Sep 201211000 mi | Bad airbag sensor in passenger seat. | ||
May 201313900 mi | Transmission sensor malfunctioning. |
Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 201560760 miC $130 | Sway bar replaced after starting to get nosy. Parts and labour was 130 CAD. All running smooth now. | ||
Dec 201563240 miC $300 | Left driveshaft changed in a small garage. Car was shaking from left to right (sideways). No vibration in the steering wheel. Vibration more present during acceleration, less present when coasting. | ||
May 201781840 miC $262 | The transmission would make a hard knock when shifting in and out of Park, Drive ..etc. The knocking went away after 10-15 minutes of driving, disappearing completely. The dealer said the issue was two wires from the transmission body valve that were disconnected. They repaired them and it runs smooth now. | ||
Jul 201783080 miC $250 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors |
Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - May 2021 | |||
Oct 201546300 miUS $68 | Update computer |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
Feb 201659520 miC $425 | Two knock sensors replaced. Check engine warning prompted the visit. |
Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 201683700 miC $400 | Back window would not open. |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201770680 miC $900 | Intake manifold replaced. Carbon build-up |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jul 20103100 mi | Sunroof solar shade was jamming. head liner was dropped and part was realigned fixing jam. | ||
Mar 201110540 miC $120 | Vacuum leak | ||
Feb 201345880 mi | Faulty coil pack | ||
Apr 2016118800 miC $400 | Cam follower replaced | ||
Oct 2016129460 miC $2300 | Timing chain tensioner failed |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201661380 miC $1200 | Water Pump Leak Crank Case Valve - PCV Unit |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
Feb 201136400 mi | One coil pack replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Vermont, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201110000 mi | the common B-pillar squeak, VW's 'cure' is to lube the door latch, which helped for a week, but squeak has returned, though lower in level at this time. | ||
Apr 201110000 mi | B pillar squeak successfully repaired by lubing and trimming plastic piece inside B pillar that seat belt tensioner rides on. | ||
Nov 201115800 mi | flaky rear O2 sensor tripped fault code and set CEL | ||
Sep 201225000 mi | CEL came on and it turned out to be a software bug with a manufacturer-documented coding fix. | ||
Jan 201318300 mi | steering wheel audio mute button suddenly failed. After much confusion incl contacting VWoA problem was traced to steering column module losing its software coding for that button! | ||
Nov 201337000 mi | TPMS light remained on and needed to be recoded as per a long-standing TSB | ||
Oct 201555000 miUS $50 | Left rear rotor backing plate (splash guard) corroded at the 3 screws that attach it causing it to float freely between hub and rotor. Dealer cut it apart because replacing it is a $600 job that requires disassembling suspension. | ||
Nov 201555500 miUS $145 | OE battery died after 5.5 years and 5 cold Vermont winters. Identical VW battery cheaper at dealer than Sears etc for one I know will last another 5 years. | ||
Feb 201658000 miUS $170 | Rear window washer fluid flowed into taillight due to some internal crack. VW extended warrantee useless and I paid for new taillight assembly. Dumb cos I could have gotten it on eBay for 1/3 the price :-( | ||
Apr 201658000 miUS $250 | They said oil weeping from timing chain cover. I initially ignored this as a money maker for them when all covers weep. But it was covered under extended warrantee. But this allowed them to update cam chain tensioner cheaply. | ||
Aug 201662000 miUS $291 | The intake manifold warranty problem the EPA forced VW to cover, and the labor costs of a carbon cleaning of the intake ports | ||
Jul 201771000 miUS $100 | Driver's door was making awful squeaking noise. Simple fix after checking door alignment was to apply silicon spray along the rubber seals. Driver's side switch for passenger window up/down has been intermittent for years. They removed it, checked it for corroded contacts (none) and reinstalled it. It has worked perfectly ever since. | ||
Oct 201774000 miUS $1100 | OE shock absorbers were wearing out, replaced with new Koni "orange" shocks designed as nothing more than OE replacements. | ||
Jun 201880000 miUS $840 | Replace rear main seal due to leaking, not uncommon with these engines. Covered less $100 by 9/90 platinum VW extended warranty |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
Sep 201013000 mi | The TPMS light came on, but the problem was fixed by a software update. | ||
May 201124000 mi | Intake Manifold flaps were getting stuck open. Dealer replaced Intake Manifold. | ||
Jul 201236000 mi | TPMS Light was on. Tech forgot to code my computer. | ||
Nov 201238600 mi | Valve cover gasket was leaking oil. VW technicians replaced the part. |
Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Sep 20105580 mi | Rear window washer nozzle leaking. Check valve installed in washer line. Outer door seal squeaking. Dealer provided lubricant, problem solved. | ||
Nov 20106820 mi | Squeaking of trim around driver's side rear speaker. Trim removed, insulation added, squeak gone. | ||
Jan 20118060 mi | Clutch clicking when vehicle cold. Dealer found fault with clutch master cylinder, parts ordered and installed. Out of service for four days. All good now. |
Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 20104000 mi | Idle control issue resolved with part replacement. | ||
Jul 20109000 mi | Error reported by tire pressure monitoring system. Device was improperly set. Dealer reset and now functions normally. | ||
Jul 201119000 mi | Rear window washer leaked wiper fluid through rear tail lights when rear hatch was opened. Parts were ordered to replace defective washer unit. Will be repaired. | ||
Aug 201119700 mi | Rear washer assembly was replaced, along with rear spoiler and rear hatch interior panel. All covered under warranty. | ||
Dec 201229000 mi | Burned out tail light. I couldn't do it myself, despite my best efforts. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Oct 201333200 miUS $100 | Radio would not broadcast, either through satellite or terrestrial channels. Dealer reset and updated system firmware. Now functions normally. | ||
Sep 201546000 miUS $180 | Leaking rear main seal and valve cover gaskets were identified on inspection, along with a failing PCV valve. Will be replaced at a later date. |
Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201551460 miC $60 | Rear hatch liner had become loose as clips had been bent. Dealer refastened it, but still a bit loose. Will replace fully down the road. |
Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
Dec 20092000 mi | big air/wind noise noticed from driver's door seal. Dealer adjusted door, noise still there but not as bad. | ||
Jun 201012000 mi | rear washer dribbles/leaks fluid under hard acceleration onto back windshield. VW has TSB issued, dealership ordered new kit and repaired. Still leaks a little 4 weeks later. Not worth going back to dealer over. Have complained twice now for air/wind noise common to Mk 6 2 door Golfs/GTI. Dealer adjusted striker plate, reduced temporarily but noise/air leak still present and noticeble at speed, in tunnel, etc. | ||
Sep 201013000 mi | Water pump failed at 13,000 miles. Dealer found problem, replaced under warranty. Apparently this is a known issue with the Mk 6 platform as well. | ||
Sep 201351000 mi | water pump failed. third one in 50,000 miles. dealer replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 20108000 mi | TPMS sensor light illuminated. Reprogrammed TPMS software with download. | ||
Jun 201226000 mi | Replaced intake manifold due to intake runner sensor faults. |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2019 | |||
May 20101490 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System read improper pressure on the ECU. I could have taken it to the dealer for this, but instead i fixed the issue with a VAG-COM device. no work performed. TPMS sensor is bad after manually checking tire pressure for all wheels including spare. haven't brought to dealer - may fix with VAG-COM according to online sources. Edit: fixed with VAG-COM device i've noticed since owning the car, day 1. the rear windshield washer nozzle leaks on occasion of hard acceleration. Although it's not serious, i'm planning on notifying my VW dealer on my first free maintenance appointment. | ||
Sep 201012000 mi | Rear windshield washer drip. Fixed under warranty. | ||
Jan 201164000 mi | It was diagnosed that the electronic module on the passenger-side door failed. It needed to be replaced, so the part was ordered and I took the car back. Electronic module of passenger-side door replaced Dealer failed to properly code new module. Third trip to reflash it. | ||
Mar 201362000 miUS $150 | Rough cold start, hesitation when cold. MIL on. Misfires in all cyl. Replaced all coilpacks, then all spark plugs (due at 60k maintenance anyway). Needed hard driving to almost fully resolve. Suspect carbon build-up, need to pull manifold check. | ||
Oct 201481800 mi | A week after replacing the fuel filter the fuel sender (feed) line retaining clip failed. A new fuel line needed to be installed. Carbon build up in the intake ports and intake manifikd Intake manifold flapper error code thrown. the intake manifold was replaced under complimentary extended warranty for this part, specifically. | ||
Feb 201586000 miUS $60 | For light bulb replacement | ||
Nov 2017112000 miUS $400 | Accessory belt replaced, glazed, but did not break | ||
Feb 2018115000 miUS $800 | The intake Manifold was replaced under an extended warranty for powertrain, and a carbon cleaning was also needed.The upper timing chain cover was also leaking, so i had that replaced as well. | ||
Aug 2018119224 miUS $30 | driver's window switch stopped being able to perform the one-touch-up for the driver's side window. replaced the whole switch on the door ($16 part online, $10 shipping). Used interior trim tools, took about 10 minutes. Far easier than i thought it would be. | ||
Mar 2019125392 miUS $200 | I was having a slight whistle coming from the car for cold starts in colder weather. A common failure point that could cause significant oil leaks is the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. I had an issue with an upper timing chain cover oil leak last year and this whistle had me a little concerned since i didn't want more oil leaks, especially not the rear main seal. I changed the PCV out of piece of mind and the slight whistle is now gone. No codes and no leaks at the time of the change. |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Nov 201361000 miUS $100 | Water pump failed | ||
Dec 201361000 mi | Vacuum leak |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Jan 201114500 mi | Window seal and channel were faulty and dealer replaced them. Made wind noise and rattles go away. | ||
Dec 201118000 mi | Door rattle in my passenger door that wouldn't go away. Pasadena VW claimed to not hear it and VW Alhambra claimed they fixed it but they did not. I had to take the panel off myself and line the inside with memory foam. Its fixed now. FU VW | ||
Sep 201336000 mi | Sunroof stopped closing. Replaced actuator switch. Sunroof failure at 36k miles. Thats the power of german engineering |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201130000 mi | Stuck open injector | ||
Jul 201360800 mi | hole in intake manifold |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
Dec 201454000 miUS $500 | a leak developed in the valve cover gasket seeping into the spark plug coil. Misfiring and weak acceleration | ||
Jun 201561000 miUS $300 | another valve gasket leaking oil plus needed new plugs |
Volkswagen Golf in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
May 20101000 mi | Hood release latch issue, didn't let hood fully unlatch. Involved replacing part of the cable. | ||
Jun 20102000 mi | Just the MDI cable being flaky, and thus iPod connectivity issues. No big deal really. | ||
Jun 201120000 mi | Had some wind noise, dealer immediately offered to replace all door seals and realign doors. Better now. | ||
Jul 201122000 mi | Immediately upon picking up the car in June, I noticed the noise was the same and the doors had started clicking. I made another appointment, and they replaced the door hinges. | ||
Mar 201447000 miUS $460 | Intake pressure sensor required replacing intake manifold (under warranty) + extensive engine cleaning for carbon buildup in the intake and on valves (not covered, this is the $460). | ||
May 201556000 miUS $1600 | Xenon headlamp control unit and headlamp assembly all wore out/shorted out. | ||
Sep 201560000 miUS $600 | I had a front axle that had been bad for a while due to a pothole. Damaged tire and wheel somewhere between 20k and 30k miles. | ||
Mar 201665000 miUS $25 | Brake dust shield started rattling, and apparently had rusted (somehow) and came loose. Had to be cut out, would have been >$500 to replace this tiny piece. | ||
Dec 201670000 miUS $650 | One of my rear springs had cracked, was making some noise, so I replaced both. | ||
May 201773500 miUS $500 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors. | ||
Sep 201777000 miUS $2599 | Car was suddenly very loud one day. Brought it in. Flange connecting engine to exhaust had failed due to rust. September 21st. Losing coolant. Water pump had failed. Nearly invisible oil leak from an engine gasket was leaking onto water pump. Both had to be fixed. I was told this is not that uncommon by the dealer. September 5th. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 20102000 mi | New vehicle warranty check-up. Rattling/poprock-in-a-tin-can noise when the car is accelerating at around 2.5k-3k RPM. Mechanic noted the problem. Later service adviser says the problem is from turbo spooling and thus normal. | ||
Feb 201761000 miUS $4200 | Found water puddle inside car. Turns out some seal inside door panel was cracked, leaking water inside the car. Had to replace the whole carpet and carpet padding. | ||
Mar 201761000 miUS $250 | dealer broke my windshield. replaced. car wont start. jumped and drove around. wont start next day. went into shop replacing battery. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Oct 201220500 mi | Coolant kept getting low despite refilling. Took in for a warranty peek: leaking water pump. About 7 hours to repair via replacing part. | ||
Jun 201332000 mi | Faulty switches for power windows. | ||
Nov 201450000 miUS $170 | Failed dome light assembly was leaching battery power constantly. Switches were unreliable when car was new, so was apparently just a matter of time. | ||
Apr 201554500 miUS $75 | Corroded contacts kept rear turn signal from functioning. Corrosion worn down to repair. | ||
Nov 201671000 miUS $3000 | Water pump died (2nd time). PCV valve, cutoff valve, vacuum pump, drive belt and accessory belt replacement. | ||
Jan 201751000 miUS $800 | Timing chain and tensioner replacement. PCV valve failed (it's was under replacement part warranty), camshaft bearing bridge replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jul 201648000 miUS $200 | Rear main seal replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
Apr 20125300 mi | A/C compressor did not engage. Refrigerant drain and refill. | ||
Oct 201326000 mi | Oil drain plug hole stripped. Happened during dealership oil change. Leaked oil in garage. Dealership replaced oil pan. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201325000 mi | Front driver side bearing worn and noisy. Replaced under warranty, noise completely gone. | ||
Dec 201329000 miUS $250 | Misfires on start-up. Replaced the original coil-pack and plugs. Problem fixed. | ||
Sep 201437000 miUS $350 | Check engine light. Under-boost condition P0299. Leaking cut-out (diverter) valve on turbo. Diverter valve replaced, problem fixed. | ||
Jun 201653000 miUS $250 | CEL code 2187. Lean condition. Replaced PCV valve and hoses. | ||
Nov 201656000 miUS $2300 | Multiple misfires, underboost condition. Cleaned intake valves and replaced turbo. Also updated timing chain and supporting hardware as timing was off significantly. | ||
Jul 201763000 mi | P2015: intake manifold failure. Replaced for free under VW extended warranty. |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Jun 20101000 mi | I had a problem with my windshield wiper fluid leaking. After fighting with the dealer about a TSB my GTI was finally fixed a week later. The problem was with the dealer, it was a simple and easy fix on my car |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - May 2011 | |||
Sep 20108000 mi | The floor lamp/light detached and went under my clutch. Big safety issue. VW denied. I called VWoA and complained. Dealer decided to have body shop reattach with plastic epoxy. | ||
Apr 201122000 mi | Trunk latch that activates trunk light was broken. Had to replace entire latch. |
Volkswagen Golf in Alaska, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2020 | |||
Nov 20105000 mi | Door seal replaced | ||
Mar 201322000 mi | Rear window washer line cracked. | ||
Nov 201326000 miUS $410 | Dashboard passenger side blower motor replaced. | ||
Jan 201527700 miUS $575 | Scanned Faults, found fault for throttle valve control malfunction. Found TSB for repinning throttle body due to excessive resistance at throttle body connection. Repinned throttle body with new wires and new connector. | ||
Apr 201744042 miUS $462 | Hole in rear washer fluid line. Removed section of washer fluid line and replaced. Replaced parts: 1J0955875P - (2)Couple Piece @ $21.84 each, 1J0955875R - (2)Couple Piece @ $18.75 each, 1J0955751D - (2)Tubing @ $35.40 each, | ||
May 201744411 miUS $200 | AC Recharge | ||
Jun 201745086 miUS $868 | Condensor leak. Parts Replaced: 1K0820411AJ - Condensor @ $246.60, 3D0260749C - Washer @ $3.51, 4E0260749A - Washer @ $2.97 | ||
Feb 201849800 miUS $162 | Rear window washer line broke. |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201235000 mi | Clutch and flywheel replaced due to faulty combo throw-out bearing / slave cylinder. Known issue on forums; had to stand firm with dealer to obtain repair under warranty. | ||
Jul 2015106592 miUS $300 | Check engine light code lit; indicated faulty intake manifold (already replaced under warranty). Dealer replaced at no cost. While manifold was removed, requested walnut shell blasting of carbon buildup ontop of valves, paid out of pocket. | ||
Jul 2017155000 miUS $750 | Intake manifold needed replacement (already replaced 2x under warranty). Cleaned intake plenum, valves, and ports during replacement. | ||
Nov 2017160000 miUS $1200 | PCV valve apparently failed in the open position, sending boost pressure into engine crankcase, subsequently damaging the rear seal gasket between the engine and the transmission. Failed rear seal was admitting excess air into combustion ratio causing engine to revert to high idle fuel mapping. Transmission needed to be removed to replace seal, replaced clutch as a preventative maintenance. | ||
Jan 2018160000 miUS $200 | Replaced leaking coolant flange |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 20101000 mi | Leaking Rear Window Washer. Map light not turning off unless pressed several times -LRFC. |
Volkswagen Golf in Maine, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
Nov 201116000 mi | engine light came on. car was skipping a little. replaced #2 #3 coils. works fine now | ||
Feb 201217400 mi | Replaced heater fan resistor | ||
Dec 201224000 miUS $137 | Cooling core was weeping onto the fan unit shorting out the fan switch (3rd time) fan resistor was replaced.Replaced cooling coil. works great now. and NO rattles as they had to take out the dash. |
Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
Mar 201635000 miUS $275 | Reported engine noise at idle. Dealer found fault code for intake manifold and replaced under factory warranty extension. Reported rough, jerking shifts and noise while gears disengaged. Dealer found that the mechatronics unit failed and replaced at no charge. Reported excessive suspension noise over bumps, railroad tracks, etc. Dealer could not replicate. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
Apr 201342000 mi | Intake manifold replaced | ||
Aug 201347000 mi | Engine PCV assembly failure resulted in a noise that sounded like a small squirrel trapped under the hood. No CEL. Its a well-known issue with GTIs. Replaced PCV valve. Replaced water pump Replaced turbo due to hard spots on vanes. Mechanic heard slight noise. Using fuel additives may cause this kind of problem, but this is unsubstantiated. I had used techron concentrate several times prior to this. | ||
Aug 201680000 miUS $650 | Water pump replacement |
Volkswagen Golf in New Hampshire, United States May 2015 - May 2016 | |||
Jun 201557000 miUS $250 | Intake manifold replaced with VW extended warranty campaign. While they had the intake manifold off, they cleaned the carbon in the valves. |
Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - May 2017 | |||
Jan 201438000 mi | MAF sensor replaced under extended warranty. MAF sensor replaced under extended warranty. | ||
Jul 201670000 miUS $1800 | Multiple CEL codes. Replaced: Intake manifold; PCV Valve/Oil Catcher; Both engine fans. Engine de-carbonized due to excessive carbon build-up in the intake valve head. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
Apr 20101000 mi | TPMS error light on dash due to improper factory programming. | ||
Mar 201110000 mi | Had a software update installed to resolve an iPod issue where the display would not show the correct song playing. |
Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Sep 201134000 mi | The seal blew on the water pump. |
Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
Feb 201361600 miUS $850 | Intake manifold air sensor shorting out. Replaced manifold thereby replacing the internal sensor. Replaced injector o-rings. $100 deductable instead of $800 charge for parts and labor. |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Sep 201116000 mi | Went in for preventative maintenance. Unable to access artist list on ipod. Ipod wire ordered | ||
Mar 201222000 mi | Passenger window could not be operated from the driver side. The dealer replaced the window switch |
Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Dec 20103000 mi | Door and window seals leaked air. Dealer adjusted and replaced passenger door as necessary. Have to go back once some parts get in. | ||
Jan 20112500 mi | The seal around the door was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Aug 201429300 miUS $200 | Intake had to be replaced under warranty and cylinders decarbed. | ||
Jul 201650000 miUS $500 | PCV? Valve broke, engine ran but at lower power and sluggish response | ||
Oct 201654200 miUS $200 | dirty fuel pump/lines |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
Jun 20101000 mi | Rattles, squeaks from the B pillar area. | ||
Dec 201010000 mi | Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived. Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived. |
Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - May 2016 | |||
Jan 201551800 miUS $300 | Failed PCV valve prevented engine from starting. Intake manifold replaced under TSB. |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201562620 miC $400 | Carbon buildup on valves; faulty injector found while doing the work. Since warranty covered the latter, cost of former reduced to $350. Would have been $1,000. Replace failed XID lamp | ||
Aug 201564480 miC $1000 | Replace leaking radiator | ||
Jun 201677500 miC $1000 | Replace main seal. | ||
Sep 2021111600 miC $1000 | Replace leaking coolant hose joint. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 20101000 mi | The secondary hose needed to be replaced because the fitting unit was faulty, causing the hose to not be secured properly. | ||
May 20105000 mi | The doors rattle and squeak anytime the vehicle is driven over roads with the slightest defects. The dealer noticed, tightened some bolts on the doors, but the problem persists. Rain occasionally leaks in from the driver's door. The dealer noticed the door latch was 10 mm off and corrected it, but the problem still persists. Also, the dealer claims the lining on the door is not defective and is secured properly. |
Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 201467500 mi | Intake manifold replaced, covered under extended warranty for this part |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Aug 20104000 mi | TPMS light came on. SW flash required. Channels for back brakes had wrong values-checked with Vag Com. | ||
May 201111000 mi | Drivers seat fabric discolored. This is apparently a widespread problem. Took at least a month to get replacement seat cover from factory. |
Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
Mar 20101000 mi | Check engine light cleared before service. No code present when checked. | ||
Oct 20105000 mi | key FOB quit working. Dealer replaced since it was the second time since new. re-torque egr,replaced O2 sensor and re-flashed computer |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States May 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Oct 201112000 mi | Tire pressure warning system light remained ON but tires were all correctly and evenly inflated. Dealer updated software which seemed to correct the problem, since it has not recurred. | ||
Aug 201328000 mi | Leaking water pump was replaced under warranty |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Dec 20108000 mi | CEL kept coming on. P013B code. O2 sensor changed and ECU flashed. |
Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
Oct 201010500 mi | Rear window washer dribble. (TSB) Intermittent false light out indicator. | ||
Dec 201013000 mi | Installed parts for window washer TSB Intermittent light out indicator. Ordered parking bulb. New MDI cable | ||
Jan 201113800 mi | Headlight control module ordered & replaced. Headlight got wet and damaged the control module. This problem was resolved either with the new bulb or the headlight repair. | ||
Oct 201352700 mi | Battery replaced | ||
Feb 201569000 miUS $290 | Cyl 2 glow plug failed |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
Nov 201140000 miUS $750 | transmission update |
Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Jan 2016140000 miUS $600 | Check engine light on, def. associated with diesel particulate filter. |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 20103000 mi | MIL light went on at 2,900 miles. Took to dealer, diagnosed as a faulty oxygen sensor. Took a day for part to come in. Replaced for free. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Indiana, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2017105000 miUS $200 | Had trouble cranking. Wanted to repair before colder weather. | ||
Mar 2018121000 miUS $600 | Replaced brake rotors worn completely on front. Also replaced wheel bearings on front as they had become very noisy. |
Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
Sep 201121000 mi | TPMS system malfunctioning. Low pressure warning light despite tires being inflated to spec. Replaced TPMS sensors. |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
May 201564400 miUS $300 | Engine knock sensor stopped working |
Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 20126000 mi | Defective emissions sensor |
Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201542000 miUS $150 | Dead battery | ||
Jun 201763000 mi | License plate light bulb burned out. | ||
Aug 201765000 miUS $1100 | The oil cooler developed a crack and caused a minor oil leak. It was a high cost, labor intensive repair due to it's location in the engine bay. | ||
Dec 201767000 mi | Battery failed after 2 1/2 years. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 2015114000 miUS $1300 | Bad sensor inside the compressor. Compressor replaced |
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 201478000 miUS $800 | Check engine light came on. Don't know what was done. |
Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Aug 201111000 mi | The cord holding the security shelf that covers the luggage area broke. Dealer replaced the plastic trim area around rear window on the hatch. This piece has a little protuburance to which the cord is attached. |
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Nov 2020 | |||
Aug 2017102920 miC $800 | Front control arm bushing and tie rod ends. There was a thunk when travelling over bumps. This repair also included standard mileage maintenance. | ||
Dec 2017107880 miC $90 | A check engine light relating to the evaporation system (fuel vapour) was present and showing a small leak. The purge valve was tightened to eliminate the light (temporarily, but it should be fixed from my visit on Jan 3) | ||
Jan 2018107880 miC $65 | Gas cap had a cracked seal and was causing a small evap emission system fault. The fix was to replace the gas cap. | ||
Jun 2018115320 miC $500 | Parking brake levers on the rear calipers were seized. The only solution was to replace both rear calipers. | ||
Sep 2018120280 miC $697 | Fan belt tensioners and fan belts |
Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 20103000 mi | A/C drain tube not connected at factory. Tube reconnected and carpeting dried out and treated for mold. | ||
Mar 201231000 mi | Drivers side window switch failed. Tachometer failed after ECU update. | ||
Feb 201344300 miUS $80 | Blower motor failed | ||
Apr 201460000 miUS $1300 | Compressor failed |
Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 201576300 miUS $916 | Alternator failed and was replaced. |
Volkswagen Golf in Kentucky, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 201788000 miUS $300 | Check engine shows faulty PCV Valve. Replacement intake manifold only worked for 3 days then CE light came back on; i’m Resigned to the fact this is a known design flaw nearing 90k miles on this 2.5L engine. | ||
Jun 2018102000 mi | Replacement a/c compressor failed after 11 months. Service center replaced for no charge. |
Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Feb 20119660 mi | Wind noise from driver side door. Striker plate was adjusted. Replaced driver side window seal with new one. |
Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201795000 miUS $600 | diagnosis of loud engine area noise while driving. Shop dropped the axle, which narrowed down the noise to the transmission. Transmission test showed a small amount of metal flakes in the transmission fluid. Shop said repair not necessary now as transmission shifts fine, but will keep an eye on it. | ||
May 201797000 miUS $750 | Car was running loud on the highway, but fine at low speeds. Both front wheel bearings wore out and needed replacement. 700 covered by extra cost extended warranty. 50 out of pocket. |
Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
May 201314800 mi | Doors and B-pillar area ticked and clicked over rough roads. I applied lithium grease to the door latches and striker plates, it stopped. I'll probably have to reapply in the future. The doors seem to be aligned properly. | ||
Jul 201316000 mi | Knocking/rattling of transmission when clutch is disengaged (in). VW dealer diagnosed as worn out throwout bearing which also caused damage to a shift fork. Both replaced with new OEM parts. VW also recommended and replaced new clutch kit. | ||
Aug 201316800 mi | While in motion, a whirring sound starts when sliding the gear lever into first gear, that continues while in first gear. Increases in pitch. Very distinctive downshifting at 15mph. Dealer dismissed as a characteristic of 1st gear. | ||
Jul 201428700 mi | CEL indicated on dash. Code P2431: Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank. Non-critical, emission-only system. | ||
Jan 201523800 mi | Tire valve broke off while filling with air. Replaced valve. Replace Secondary Air Pressure Sensor to clear CEL. | ||
Aug 201543700 miUS $760 | Head gasket seal had leaked oil into the spark plug wells. Gasket replaced. | ||
Dec 201548000 miUS $170 | Battery would not hold charge overnight. Replaced original battery. |
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Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201877452 miUS $150 | Starter |
Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jan 20106000 mi | ground effects poor fit and finish | ||
Apr 201239700 mi | replace mechatronics unit on transmission |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 201215500 mi | We have had problems since the date of purchase with the engine reving up on it's own, and some incidents of stalling. The last trip in, a download had been issued from VW head for the computer and they thought that it may fix the problem. |