| Issue ID | 966771 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10500509 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 09/02/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | False neutral with dsg transmission: i was in manual mode when i downshifted as i came into a corner. Once around the corner i depressing the throttle, the engine began to rev freely as if in neutral for several seconds. I was able to regain power by allowing the rpm to drop to idle, then down shifting into second. This issue has only happened once in 19k miles slow reaction with dsg transmission: while moving and coming to a rolling stop and then accelerating to proceed, the transmission would not shift into a lower gear. This issue happens all the time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANTA ROSA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WVWHD7AJ7BWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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