| Issue ID | 1406254 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022247 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 06/09/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light came suddenly came on. Engine had a hard time starting. There was a noticeable roughness to the motor while running. Brought it to the mechanic the following day and found many codes were up. Diagnosis is broken timing chain tensioner. Resulting in an. Engine failure . Mechanic said it cannot be repaired and will need a new engine. Odometer is only 76k |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YONKERS, NY |
| VIN pattern | WVWHV7AJ8BWXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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