Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 81 of 81 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
47 complaint records
"Electronic issues with the infotainment screen that have caused the backup camera to fail to work on multiple occasions. The parking sensors also don't always work properly...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Power train
25 complaint records
"The shift knob on my 2022 VW Golf GTI cracked and broke off while driving at 500 miles. Was very scary as I couldn’t shift while driving at about 40 mph...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
24 complaint records
"Radiator came loose and cause a catastrophic coolant loss while driving leaving me stranded, a lot of people are having this problem..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024365 2024-06-27 | Visual System | 13,562 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. |
| 2024485 2024-05-29 | Airbag | 4,764 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the owner's manual incorrectly describes the function of the passenger airbag indicator light. Safety Risk: This error does not affect the safety or function of the airbag. |
| 2022630 2022-11-02 | Visual System | 705 | Issue: On certain vehicles, after shifting into reverse or manually activating the parking function, the rearview camera image may not display. |
| 2022533 2022-09-21 | Engine | 2,477 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the radiator may not be attached correctly. As a result, a coolant hose could be damaged by contact with the serpentine belt pulley and create a coolant leak. |
| 2022402 2022-07-27 | Visual System | 927 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the touch switch that controls the sunroof may be too sensitive. As a result, the sunroof switch does not pass certain tests under Canadian safety regulations. |
Show 1 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022122 2022-03-16 | Engine | 1,048 | Issue: The engine cover may come loose in certain driving conditions. If this happens, the engine cover could contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT 91 24 01 Jan 2024 | Electrical System | Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns | |
| Circular 34N4 Oct 2023 | Electrical System | In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal. | |
| Dealer 34N4 Oct 2023 | Electrical System | In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal. | |
| V171901201285565 Aug 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards | |
| V4622022067177_2 Jul 2023 | Service Brakes | Brake repair or replacement instruction. |
Show 51 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| V271901201189424 Jun 2023 | Electrical System | Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger | |
| V171803203720116 Jun 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) | |
| V371802203397511 Jun 2023 | Power Train | Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements | |
| V171901201285563 Jun 2023 | Equipment | Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024. | |
| VCarNetCE Jun 2023 | Electrical System | Notifying customers they can take advantage of complimentary safe and secure after their complimentary software update | |
| V171901201285562 May 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. | |
| VIN4APIN20230502 May 2023 | Electrical System | Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states... | |
| V171901201285560 Apr 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. | |
| VIN4APIN20230424 Apr 2023 | Equipment | Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states... | |
| VIN4APIN20230418 Apr 2023 | Equipment | Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states... | |
| V9422022066761_2 Dec 2022 | Electrical System | Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings. Updated to include additional model year applicability. | |
| V171901201285556 Dec 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4). | |
| V941901201152119 Dec 2022 | Equipment | Update model year applicability to include 2023. | |
| V271901201189422 Dec 2022 | Electrical System | Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability. | |
| SM 53-2022 Jul 2022 | Equipment | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| V9122012067083_4 Jul 2022 | Electrical System | In-car WIFI inop or malfunctioning. Updated to include additional labor operation number to warranty table. | |
| V001713203384615 Jun 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires. | |
| V171901201285547 Jun 2022 | Unknown Or Other | VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments. | |
| V9122012067083_1 May 2022 | Equipment | In-car WIFI inop or malfunctioning. Proactively permits future over the air updating of various control modules. | |
| V171901201285545 Mar 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments) | |
| V171806201781316 Mar 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine oil consumption measurement. Update procedure and work sheet. | |
| V271503201607611 Mar 2022 | Electrical System | Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw. | |
| V1917012022548_9 Feb 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo. | |
| TT 91 20 09_5 Feb 2022 | Equipment | Modified diagnosis for Car NetÃÂî 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949- Green Light Does Not Illuminate | |
| SM 09-2022 Feb 2022 | Equipment | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| A002155201173212 Dec 2021 | Electrical System | This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates. | |
| TT 97 21 02 Nov 2021 | Electrical System | Door wiring harness connectivity faults and/or erratic symptoms. | |
| V171901201285540 Oct 2021 | Engine | Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments) | |
| SM 81-2021 Oct 2021 | Equipment | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. | |
| V871810204370416 Aug 2021 | Equipment | A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability. | |
| V4521012062957_1 Jul 2021 | Equipment | Gathering of data for Autonomous Emergency Braking | |
| 22VWUSMN072121 Jul 2021 | Electrical System | Additional Maintenance Items: MOVED: Golf GTI from Sparkplugs: Replace at 40k miles or 4 years, whichever occurs first, to 80K or 6 years, whichever occurs first. | |
| V001713203384614 Jun 2021 | Engine | Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults | |
| V171901201285535 Jun 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments) | |
| 22VWUSMN042121 Apr 2021 | Equipment | Standard Maintenance Section: REMOVED Suspension and Steering (duplicate item already listed in Extended Maintenance Section) | |
| 22VWUSMN041321 Apr 2021 | Equipment | "Additional Maintenance Items: REMOVED: Golf from Sparkplugs: Replace at 40k miles or 4 years, whichever occurs first. ADDED: Panorama Sliding Sunroof: Perform noise and function test every 10,000 miles or every year, whichever comes first." | |
| 22VWUSMN040921 Apr 2021 | Equipment | New Document | |
| Airbag Jan 2016 | Air Bags | Airbag Issues. | |
| VOS1603 Jan 2016 | Unknown Or Other | Release Notes Supplement. | |
| VOS1602 Jan 2016 | Electrical System | Mandatory Installation from Web-Server. | |
| VOS1601 Jan 2016 | Unknown Or Other | Mandatory Installation from Web-Server. | |
| TDI Emission Nov 2015 | Equipment | Customer Goodwill Package. | |
| VWM1407 Nov 2014 | Fuel System | This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines. | |
| VWM1402 Jun 2014 | Equipment | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer | |
| VWM1403 Jun 2014 | Fuel System | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer | |
| PDITECHCHECKo May 2014 | Equipment | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections | |
| PDITECHCHECKn May 2014 | Equipment | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections | |
| PDITECHCHECKm Apr 2014 | Equipment | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections | |
| PDITECHCHECKl Feb 2014 | Equipment | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections | |
| PDITECHCHECKq Jul 2013 | Equipment | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections | |
| PDITECHCHECKp Jun 2013 | Equipment | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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