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2010 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1289994
Internal NHTSA #	10873980
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GTI
Model Year	2010
File date	28/05/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Timing chain tensioner failure - the car was parked for the night. In the morning i went to start it. I would not start. There were no lights or error codes. Towed to the dealership. The dealership stated zero compression and bent valves. They stated i need a new engine. 7400. 00 called vw of american. They offered no help what so ever. Volkswagen of america just keeps stating the car was out of warranty. There is a tsb, multiple complaints on the internet regarding tiguans, gti's and passats. This engine has had this problem happening for years from 2008 to 2013 vw will not accept any responsibility.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	98400
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PITTSBURGH, PA
VIN pattern	WVWGV7AJ8AWXXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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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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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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2010 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2010 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?