2010 Volkswagen GTI: problems, recalls and reliability

“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started jerking and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 67,000.”Owner report · Engine · May 2021

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that while her son was driving 25 mph, the gear shift warning indicator was flashing. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed about NHTSA campaign number: 09v333000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The contact called cox chevrolet incorporated (2900 cortez rd w, bradenton, fl 34207, (941)348-6417) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2021

“My vehicle will automatically go from being in drive to acting like its in neutral. And will not move or go anywhere. And this all happenened when I was in dr9ve drving down the road.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2021

“While driving the steering wheel, gas pedal and engine will studder and cause epc light to come on with check engine light. Turning off the car and turning back on will sometimes correct problem but will come back shortly after. Car will not accelerate without stalling out. Almost like the computers forgot how to accelerate the car and use the engine. Car was getting onto highway when this happened but does happen during regular driving. Car jumps and studders and the engine wants to shut down since it cant accelerate or shift higher, rpms go down to point of car stalling.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2018

“Water pump failure, two failures in 8 years, the second failure with 20,000 miles on the pump. It failed while I was driving and car began to overheat.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2018

“Car overheated and broke down on route 95 in virginia due to a defective water pump. This is the third water pump in less than 3 years and 6332 miles that has gone bad in this vehicle. The currently has 28314 miles. The first water pump failed 11-20-15 with 21982 miles. The second pump failed 2-27-16 with 22767 miles. The third pump failed 3-27-18 with 28314 miles. There is no reason for water pump failures this frequently. All service was done at volkswagen of fredericksburg 540-898-1600.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2018

“Have a gti where there is a known issue with the timing chain tensioner failing. Vw recommends replacement of these parts which cost over $1300. There is a service bulletin for this issue. And of course vw knowing this was a problem changed the design in newer cars.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2017