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2011 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1469985
Internal NHTSA #	11098106
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GTI
Model Year	2011
File date	01/05/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2011 gti has had constant issues since just after warratny ending. Since purchasing a new 2011 gti i have had a water pump changed twice, intake manifold replaced four times , ignition coils and decarb service twice in less than 130k miles is cause for concern and shows a lack of reliability of parts and/or workmanship. During services at 50005 mil - found code faults relating to manifold. Technician reset codes. 57711 mil - misfires occurred and returned to service. Found issues with faulty manifold. This was 4months after previous service. Manifold replaced. 69119 mil - multiple faults found. Misfires. Manifold replaced, faults still present. Found internal air leek. Replaced oil separator. 83991 mil - misfires on all cylinders. Leak in intake manifold. Replaced intake manifold. Replaced faulty fuel pump. Decarb recommended and serviced. 102300 mil - multiple misfires. Intake manifold leak. Replaced intake manifold, was told that there is a large carbon build and need to decarb. Replaced all four ingnittion coils. 119406 mil - multiple misfires. Replaced all four ignition coils. Was told that the engine needed a decarb.. Again. 128700 mil - multiple misfires, manifold faulty, told to replace manifold, camshaft timing issues. Has jumped tooth. These are all repeated and known issues that have not been rectified and have contributed to current issues and many thousands of dollars in repairs. Also had the serpentine belt replaced at 110000 miles as it came shredded entering the freeway. All major services were completed at a vw dealership. It is worth noting we have two 2011 gti's. The other vehicle had a broken camshaft at 96,000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	128200
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CASTRO VALLEY, CA
VIN pattern	WVWHV7AJ2BWXXXXXX
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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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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