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2017 Volkswagen GOLF R Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1685429
Internal NHTSA #	11351518
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF R
Model Year	2017
File date	19/12/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) valve malfunction. Vw's pcv valve, also sometimes called the oil separator valve, which is found on many of their cars/suvs becomes faulty around 40-50k miles. What often happens is the the valve fails to vent internal engine pressure, which causes the pressure to build up within the engine. Eventtually the pressure will find some place to vent, usually out of weakest oil gasket point, often being the rear main seal and valve cover. Since the exhaust is behind the engine, there is a chance that oil can spray onto the hot exhaust. My golf leaked oil from the rear main seal when the pcv failed. Even though the car was under warranty, vw didn't want to diagnose the problem unless i was willing to pay for it. This malfunctioning pcv valve is a regular problem on vw's and could pose a root failure leading to a potential vehicle fire.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	48000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARTINSBURG, WV
VIN pattern	WVWWF7AU3HWXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 Volkswagen GOLF R Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 Volkswagen GOLF R Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?