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Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10475371

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Sept 28, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . i was driving on the highway at 5 miles per hour and my car started losing power......like it had a clogged fuel filter. brand new 2 weeks old i thought not possible. i tried to safely get it to the left lane dodging traffic with my slow moving car. it went to 20 mph and it did not completely stop but refused to go faster then 20 mph. got home with it let it sit half an hour. started right up and ran find. dealer checked hpfp disintegrated inside itself sending metal shavings through out. complete fuel system replaced.....nice for a 2013 brand new car. what happens the second time it happens will the dealer replace again? *tr *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWNM7AJODW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in HYDE PARK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Suspension

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Suspension Review #10489472

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SUSPENSION . brand new car drives somewhat erratic. took the car to dealer for alignment check. was advised by dealer that car is delivered with suspension adjusted outside of manufacturers specifications. no reason given why. i consider car unsafe as it doesn't drive as expected. checking some owner websites, this seems to be a common problem with this car. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWPF7AJ1DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in SPRING, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Steering

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Steering Review #10489472

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with STEERING . brand new car drives somewhat erratic. took the car to dealer for alignment check. was advised by dealer that car is delivered with suspension adjusted outside of manufacturers specifications. no reason given why. i consider car unsafe as it doesn't drive as expected. checking some owner websites, this seems to be a common problem with this car. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWPF7AJ1DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in SPRING, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Service Brakes

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Service Brakes Review #10532475

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen golf. the contact stated that while driving 48 mph, the brake pedal collapsed, causing the contact to crash into the median. the contact did not sustain any injuries. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 2,500. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWNM7AJXDW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 48 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel System, Diesel

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel System, Diesel Review #10534805

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . after exiting the freeway, i was driving in stop and go traffic and the engine cut out without warning. i was unable to change lanes due to lack of power and power steering, so i tried to re-start the engine while coasting in the fast lane. the hud indicated that i had to put the car in park, so i stopped the car in the fast lane in order to do so. the engine started and i was able to drive away. the car was 6 weeks old at the time, and had about 1100 miles on the odometer. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJ0DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in WOODSIDE RD., CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Steering

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Steering Review #10534805

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with STEERING . after exiting the freeway, i was driving in stop and go traffic and the engine cut out without warning. i was unable to change lanes due to lack of power and power steering, so i tried to re-start the engine while coasting in the fast lane. the hud indicated that i had to put the car in park, so i stopped the car in the fast lane in order to do so. the engine started and i was able to drive away. the car was 6 weeks old at the time, and had about 1100 miles on the odometer. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJ0DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in WOODSIDE RD., CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine Review #10534805

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . after exiting the freeway, i was driving in stop and go traffic and the engine cut out without warning. i was unable to change lanes due to lack of power and power steering, so i tried to re-start the engine while coasting in the fast lane. the hud indicated that i had to put the car in park, so i stopped the car in the fast lane in order to do so. the engine started and i was able to drive away. the car was 6 weeks old at the time, and had about 1100 miles on the odometer. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJ0DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in WOODSIDE RD., CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Service Brakes

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Service Brakes Review #10536973

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . on july 16th, 2013, at 9:10 pm, i had driven, my vw golf, 11 miles, at freeway speeds, of 59 mph. i was using the cruise control. upon arriving, at my freeway exit, i believe i turned off the cruise control, or tapped the brake. i don't recall which. i had been driving my 2013 golf, for 11 miles, at the freeway speeds, of 59 mph. other vehicles were passing me, with these other vehicles going faster, than my car. i was going slower than them. my car was new, and i am retired. so i do not need to travel so fast. after allowing the 2013 vw golf, to slow down, i pushed the service break pedal. the service brake pedal, went all the way to the floor. i quickly though, air was in the brake system, so i tried to push the service brake pedal, an additional 2 times. so i had to deal with this fast vehicle traveling, at 59 mph. the car became airbound. so i was able to swerve the vw golf, in a right turn maneuver. to avoid, crashing, actually, t-boning, the cross traffic. the 2013 golf, did not roll over, it just slid sideways, the vw became airbound. and hit the middle median, sideways. the left front wheel, snapped off, at the spindle. the brake hose snapped, but there was no brake fluid, leaking out, of the brake hose. it is my opinion, there was zero brake fluid, in this new vw car. nothing is being done. i hope, the car, will be picked up, very soon. the crashed vw, is parked right here, in front of my home. i first thought, that some person sabatoged, my car. but, here in front of my home, there are no leaks. the tow truck, driver, wayne is his name, he declared, to me, that he did not have to clean up, any brake fluid, and the vw of america, [xxx] representative, told me, that there was zero brake fluid, in the car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2554 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWNM7AJXDW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Suspension

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Suspension Review #10536973

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SUSPENSION . on july 16th, 2013, at 9:10 pm, i had driven, my vw golf, 11 miles, at freeway speeds, of 59 mph. i was using the cruise control. upon arriving, at my freeway exit, i believe i turned off the cruise control, or tapped the brake. i don't recall which. i had been driving my 2013 golf, for 11 miles, at the freeway speeds, of 59 mph. other vehicles were passing me, with these other vehicles going faster, than my car. i was going slower than them. my car was new, and i am retired. so i do not need to travel so fast. after allowing the 2013 vw golf, to slow down, i pushed the service break pedal. the service brake pedal, went all the way to the floor. i quickly though, air was in the brake system, so i tried to push the service brake pedal, an additional 2 times. so i had to deal with this fast vehicle traveling, at 59 mph. the car became airbound. so i was able to swerve the vw golf, in a right turn maneuver. to avoid, crashing, actually, t-boning, the cross traffic. the 2013 golf, did not roll over, it just slid sideways, the vw became airbound. and hit the middle median, sideways. the left front wheel, snapped off, at the spindle. the brake hose snapped, but there was no brake fluid, leaking out, of the brake hose. it is my opinion, there was zero brake fluid, in this new vw car. nothing is being done. i hope, the car, will be picked up, very soon. the crashed vw, is parked right here, in front of my home. i first thought, that some person sabatoged, my car. but, here in front of my home, there are no leaks. the tow truck, driver, wayne is his name, he declared, to me, that he did not have to clean up, any brake fluid, and the vw of america, [xxx] representative, told me, that there was zero brake fluid, in the car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2554 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWNM7AJXDW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Structure Body

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Structure Body Review #10564035

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . when i turned the key to start the car , the dash lights flickered and turned dim. it sounded like it does when the car battery was dead but smoke started to come out from under the hood. as i left to get to the phone , flames started to come out of the hood. i got to a phone as soon as i could and called 911. the car was parked down the street from our house because of a snow storm. the fire department came and put out the fire but the car was destroyed. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJDW1. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine Review #10564035

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . when i turned the key to start the car , the dash lights flickered and turned dim. it sounded like it does when the car battery was dead but smoke started to come out from under the hood. as i left to get to the phone , flames started to come out of the hood. i got to a phone as soon as i could and called 911. the car was parked down the street from our house because of a snow storm. the fire department came and put out the fire but the car was destroyed. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJDW1. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Electrical System

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Electrical System Review #10564035

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . when i turned the key to start the car , the dash lights flickered and turned dim. it sounded like it does when the car battery was dead but smoke started to come out from under the hood. as i left to get to the phone , flames started to come out of the hood. i got to a phone as soon as i could and called 911. the car was parked down the street from our house because of a snow storm. the fire department came and put out the fire but the car was destroyed. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJDW1. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Wheels

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Wheels Review #10626286

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with WHEELS . our vw golf came with continental contipro contact tires. with less than 9300 miles on the car, we had a catastrophic tire failure. as we entered the freeway on ramp, our tire indicator lit up telling us to check the tires. less than three minutes later, in a high speed zone limited to one lane because of construction, with no shoulder, our front drivers side tire completely separated, leaving us with limited control over the car and few options to avoid a crash that potentially could have resulted in a huge pile up and fatalities. checking a website regarding continental tires at consumer affairs.com, i see hundreds of similar complaints about these tires failing at low milages. this is extremely dangerous. people's lives are at risk..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJ8DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in BOISE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10627303

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . i was entering the freeway and accelerating when i realized that my car wouldn't go faster than 40mph. i pulled the car over at the next exit and the car would no longer accelerate. it would not let me go past the slowest speed that i had reached while exiting. i turned the car off and it would no longer start. i had the car towed to the nearest vw dealership where it took nearly a week to get the car fixed. there were metal shavings in the fuel lines; the fuel pump and all lines needed to be replaced. i had my car for less than a year at the time of the incident and the vehicle had less than 15000 miles on it. i was told by the dealership service department that "sometimes these things happen" and that i was fortunate it was covered under the warranty (+$5k worth of damage). they said there was nothing i could have done to prevent it, or prevent it from happening in the future. my car is a volkswagen gold tdi (diesel)..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJXDW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in LA PUENTE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine Review #10633456

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . driving in freeway traffic at around 35-40 mph. prior,to this incident, car has been well maintained and trouble free. engine died, subsequently power steering stopped working and i needed to steer vehicle to shoulder of road. i consider myself to be an experienced driver and was able to adjust to situation, concerned that a less experienced driver could have had an accident in the same situation..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJ7DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10633456

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . driving in freeway traffic at around 35-40 mph. prior,to this incident, car has been well maintained and trouble free. engine died, subsequently power steering stopped working and i needed to steer vehicle to shoulder of road. i consider myself to be an experienced driver and was able to adjust to situation, concerned that a less experienced driver could have had an accident in the same situation..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJ7DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Steering

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Steering Review #10633456

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with STEERING . driving in freeway traffic at around 35-40 mph. prior,to this incident, car has been well maintained and trouble free. engine died, subsequently power steering stopped working and i needed to steer vehicle to shoulder of road. i consider myself to be an experienced driver and was able to adjust to situation, concerned that a less experienced driver could have had an accident in the same situation..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDM7AJ7DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10641699

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . while driving about 2 miles after starting my car the diesel glow plug warning light started flashing and it felt like i lost power. i got to a safe place about 500 feet after, pulled over, turned off the car and started it again it seemed ok for a minute but then it started flashing again then the check engine light came on, i turned it off and it wouldn't start, it made a loud whine & clicking noise. it was towed to the dealer, they informed me that the bearings failed in the high pressure fuel pump..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20825 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWNM7AJ0DW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in TEMPE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Engine Review #10659501

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . i drive 50 miles one way to work. drove car to work and parked for the day (6 am), went out after work to start car and car would not turn over. car acted as if the motor was locked, car is a manual drive so i left car in gear and rolled back ward to bump motor. car attempted to start and when finally started it ran very rough. read on internet regarding possible intercooler issue and took car to dealer. dealer found a large amount of water in intercooler. dealer unaware of tsb for this issue but was able to find in vw data base. tsb equipment was installed, car has worked fine until this even after work same symptoms only car did not require bumping of motor..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in CAMPOBELLO, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Golf 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10671319

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2015.VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . vehicle check engine light came on while driving. driver immediately pulled over, turned engine off. driver restarted engine, checked under hood. engine started, but there was a strong vibration and high pitch metal on metal sound. vehicle towed to dealer. dealer diagnosed a failure of high pressure fuel pump. fuel pump and all component parts needed replacement. note: diesel fuel only used on this vehicle..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26546 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWNM7AJXDW. Volkswagen Golf 2013 problem was reported in GARDENA,, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

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