2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI owner complaints

It sucks in too much air and fails as if it had a sparkplug fault it wastes too much gas and sometimes suffocates and wants to turn off

Sometimes, after the car has warmed up and under hard acceleration there is a rattling noise coming from the lower engine area. The vw dealer investigated and confirmed it is the fuel lines rattling that is making the noise. They tried to insert some dampening material to secure the fuel lines but the noise persists.

I got a recall letter from Volkswagen regarding suction pump in early november 2016. I immediately asked for an appointment and first dealer in fair lawn, new jersey gave me the appointment 2 weeks later then again rescheduled to 12/10/2016. Unfortunately, today I called again but part is still not available and they don't know when they will have it. I even asked Volkswagen to swap my car with another Volkswagen but they asked more money and rejected my offer. We still smell gas in the car and we are scared. Now, my and my family's life under risk. Who will be responsible if car got fire and we all die..please let me know what to do and how to give this car back without any cost to me?

Rearview backup camera at times stops working in 1 out of 3 instances when shifting into reverse. There is first at distorted picture, eventually shutting down altogether "park pilot not available". This happens intermittently with no rhyme or reason. Rear camera is working; there are days it is always working, on others every reverse results in a failure. Resetting the head unit does not fix it. Shutting down car an letting it reset itself sometimes works. This software malfunction is a safety hazard whose frequency appears to increase with time.

Dealer performed recall service for safety recall 16v647 - suction pump. Following service service station pump trips off after filling small amount of gas and gas gauge is inoperative. Dealer has been unable to correctly problem in 3 service visits. Complaint is 2-fold: (1) dealer has been unable to carry out safety recall service correctly. (2) inability to measure fuel level is a safety hazard.

Suction pump inside gas tank allowed gas to collect within the evaporative-emission system. This filled the charcoal canister filter with liquid gasoline. This gasoline spilled out into the car on the passenger side rear wheel well and on to the garage floor. I had about one quarter (1/4) of a tank of gas in the car when I parked in my home garage after a short drive to dairy queen to pick up a blizzard ice cream birthday cake. When my roommate pulled into the garage she said she smelled gas. I went back into the garage and it smelled very strongly of gas. I looked under the car and there was a good size puddle of gas under the passenger side rear tire. I backed the car of my home garage and drove straight to the nearest open mechanic shop. They removed the rear tire and the inner

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a rough start, and the temperature gauge was fluctuating. Additionally, an unknown triangle warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact became aware that the coolant level was significantly low, and that the vehicle was overheating while activating the heater. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating, and he noticed that coolant was leaking underneath the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on a bridge, the l

Thermostat housing leaking coolant major amounts of coolant over the course of 5k miles, much more coolant than should be considered normal. Could lead to engine failure and/or stalling while driving.

Complete engine failure at 80k miles.oil changed regularly. Service at dealer only. P000a camshaft positioner bank 1 intake - slow response p0016 cmp sensor/engine speed sensor incorrect correlation p0068 map/MAF < throttle position correlation p164d oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure no aftermarket parts, completely stock. Dealer says I need a new engine. $12,000.00

Went into the Volkswagen dealership for routine maintenance at 44,999 miles on feb 6, 2019 and Volkswagen found that the water pump was leaking and should be replaced under warranty. Thermostat and water pump replaced. Not too long after, noticed low coolant light go on. Went back into Volkswagen for maintenance at 53,339 miles on may 16, 2019 and Volkswagen confirmed that the water pump would have to be replaced again under warranty.

While adjusting steering column , the high beams turn on and wiper & washer fluid turn on ...can not turn off until steering column is readjusted ....

Clockspring failure on 2016 vw gti resulting in non functioning airbag

Sometimes while driving, at any speed, a warning is displayed on the dashboard to put the vehicle in park. Vw has identified the problem and replaced my shifter assembly but the issue persists.

Water pump needed to be replaced after unknown cause.

Loose power steering suddenly in the middle of driving ,making it hard to drive ... Sudden loss happens about 15 mins into driving ... Every time , it does not return until car is turned of and turned back on , then repeats with in 10 -15 mins you loose power steering or when turning , many vw forums show this has happened to hundreds of cars possibly 1000s ... When you take it to a dealer and they start it they say their diagnostics are showing no DCT codes because car recycles and looks clearly although they know as they stated there is a problem and I will need new epas ( steering rack ) 2900$ but vowa got dearlership down to 1900 ... My problem is on the forums you will see that this happens still with many 2016s and other years .. And it's scary to loose your power steering especially

I was driving to work on my usual highway route when my sunroof exploded. There were not cars in proximity to mine, none in front, to the side or rear. I was on a bridge, about mid-section when the it happened. It was loud and sounded like an explosion. Luckily minimal glass dropped into the interior. I have no explanation for why it happened, it seemed spontaneous.

Continental tires 225/40r18'92h tire walls tearing cracking and causing tire to melt a hole

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Buick regal. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the module was faulty. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 155,000. Consumer stated he has been unable to find a new or used module to fix the air bag light to do out on the speedometer. Updated 7/9/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen gti. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the sun roof leaked water inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the sun roof was closed completely, yet the vehicle experienced water intrusion. The contact stated that the failure occurred after rainy conditions and recurred due to environmental factors. Fairfax Volkswagen (11050 fairfax blvd, fairfax, virginia 22030, (703) 359-4500) was made aware of the failure and verified that the sun roof was leaking water. The dealer stated that the manufacturer provided a technical service bulletin based upon the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty coverage for the technical service bull

Vehicle makes loud creaking noises from body-vw claims this is normal but my previous gti did not do that. The wheels and suspension also make a loud clanking noise.