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2010 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1324778
Internal NHTSA #	10914861
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GTI
Model Year	2010
File date	06/10/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle was stationary and parked. It would not start. The engine tried to turn over but would not stay running. It was taken to a volkswagen dealer service department for diagnosis. The result is a timing chain tensioner failure and very large $2200 repair fee with the potential for a significant rebuild of the engine if more damage is found. After some research it appears that this is a known design issue with the tensioner part and there is a technical service bulletin (tsb 1512-01) issued for it but no recall. It is very like to occur for all volkswagen models with the 2. 0 tsi engine produced between 2008-2013. This could have been life threatening if the failure had occurred while the vehicle was in motion, especially at higher speeds.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	88500
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN DIEGO, CA
VIN pattern	WVWGV7AJ6AWXXXXXX
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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2010 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2010 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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