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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
32 reportsClear category filter6,400 miles · Mar 20, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
ON START-UP, ENGINE TROUBLE LAMP COMES ON, SOMETIMES STEADY SOMETIMES BLINKING. IF BLINKING, VEHICLE MISFIRES, ENGINES SHAKES VIOLENTLY. SUBMITTED TO VW, INC.-OWNED DEALERSHIP REPAIR FACILITY ON 4 OCCASIONS FOR SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR FACILITY FOR 15 OF THE LAST 30 DAYS. VEHICLE PURCHASED 01/2007 AND TO DATE…
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ON START-UP, ENGINE TROUBLE LAMP COMES ON, SOMETIMES STEADY SOMETIMES BLINKING. IF BLINKING, VEHICLE MISFIRES, ENGINES SHAKES VIOLENTLY. SUBMITTED TO VW, INC.-OWNED DEALERSHIP REPAIR FACILITY ON 4 OCCASIONS FOR SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR FACILITY FOR 15 OF THE LAST 30 DAYS. VEHICLE PURCHASED 01/2007 AND TO DATE HAS BEEN DRIVEN 6,500 MILES. DEALER REPAIR REP SAYS VW CANNOT IDENTIFY SOURCE OF PROBLEM, AND HAS NO IDEA WHEN THE REPAIR WILL BE COMPLETED. DEALER DENIES THAT ANY TSB HAS ISSUED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221843
Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
MY 2007 VW PASSAT WAGON HAS 3 TIMES ON TRIPS LONGER THAN 4 HOURS IN 0 DEGREE WEATHER STARTED CHUGGING AND SHAKING ON THE HIGHWAY. EACH TIME HAS BEEN WORSE AND LASTED LONGER. THE FIRST TIME A CALL TO A VW DEALER SAID IT WAS THE GAS CAP AND IT WOULD BE OK. THE SECOND TIME A SUBARU MECHANIC DIAGNOSED MISFIRING AND A BAD COIL SO …
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MY 2007 VW PASSAT WAGON HAS 3 TIMES ON TRIPS LONGER THAN 4 HOURS IN 0 DEGREE WEATHER STARTED CHUGGING AND SHAKING ON THE HIGHWAY. EACH TIME HAS BEEN WORSE AND LASTED LONGER. THE FIRST TIME A CALL TO A VW DEALER SAID IT WAS THE GAS CAP AND IT WOULD BE OK. THE SECOND TIME A SUBARU MECHANIC DIAGNOSED MISFIRING AND A BAD COIL SO I TOOK IT TO A VW DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD FIND WRONG TO FIX. THE THIRD TIME I WAS NEARLY STRANDED ON A REMOTE HIGHWAY. I EVENTUALLY GOT HOME TO MY PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO AGREED IT WAS MISFIRING AND A BAD COIL AND WILL FIX IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10218529
4,780 miles · Nov 2, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE REVS MORE THAN NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 4800 AND IT HAPPENED AT 4780. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10207726
3,500 miles · Sep 27, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT A BOLT SHEERED OFF INSIDE THE ENGINE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT A BOLT SHEERED OFF INSIDE THE ENGINE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,500.
NHTSA ODI #10204254
14,300 miles · Sep 20, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
COMPLAINT INVOLVES AN ENGINE FAILURE I HAD ON MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON 3.6L. THE PROBLEM STEMS FROM A FAULTY "OIL PUMP BOLT/CAM BOLT" . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN CITED WITH NUMEROUS 3.6L VW OWNERS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE VW SPONSORED VWVORTEX WEBSITE. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR …
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COMPLAINT INVOLVES AN ENGINE FAILURE I HAD ON MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON 3.6L. THE PROBLEM STEMS FROM A FAULTY "OIL PUMP BOLT/CAM BOLT" . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN CITED WITH NUMEROUS 3.6L VW OWNERS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE VW SPONSORED VWVORTEX WEBSITE. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY. VW NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE FAULTY BOLT BEFORE OWNERS WARRANTIES EXPIRE RESULTING IN COSTLY REPAIRS (TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED). HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/ZEROTHREAD?ID=3193697 HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/ZEROTHREAD?ID=3448589 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10203527
23,000 miles · Sep 17, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. HE SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. HE SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE DEFECT NUTS FROM THE OIL PUMP. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #10203183
4,500 miles · Aug 9, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
ON HOT DAYS ENGINE RPM'S RAISE SUBSTANTIALLY, TO THE ~1K RPM RANGE. ALMOST LIKE IT'S RACING. THIS ALSO MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO HOLD THE CAR STOPPED WHEN THIS OCCURS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10198973
600 miles · Aug 9, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE REVS MORE THAN NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
NHTSA ODI #10198941
900 miles · Aug 6, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE ( FULL TANK OF GAS) WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I-91. I COULD NOT START ENGINE AGAIN ON FREEWAY. FORTUNATELY, WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. AAA AND POLICE CAME THERE WITHIN FIVE MINUTES AND WE COULD GET OFF THE FREEWAY BY TOWING. BEFORE STOPPING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT …
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THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE ( FULL TANK OF GAS) WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I-91. I COULD NOT START ENGINE AGAIN ON FREEWAY. FORTUNATELY, WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. AAA AND POLICE CAME THERE WITHIN FIVE MINUTES AND WE COULD GET OFF THE FREEWAY BY TOWING. BEFORE STOPPING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EPC LIGHTS CAME ON. MY CAR IS VERY NEW. I'VE JUST DRIVEN MY CAR ONLY FOR TWO WEEKS. THE MILEAGE OF MY CAR IS ABOUT 900 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10198628
1,800 miles · Jun 12, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
COMPLETE/CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT APPROX 1,800 MILES. DEALER STATED BOLT RELATING TO TIMING CHAIN FAILED, CAUSING SERIOUS INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. VEHICHLE WAS REPLACED, BUT NEW VEHICLE HAS SAME ENGINE, AND MANY OTHERS WITH SAME ENGINE ARE HAVING SIMILAR FAILURES.
NHTSA ODI #10193036
Official recalls
7Oct 30, 2024
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Apr 18, 2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079.
Mar 6, 2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Aug 16, 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Feb 10, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Dec 12, 2006
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Dec 12, 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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