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2015 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1606523
Internal NHTSA #	11265655
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GTI
Model Year	2015
File date	28/08/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2 years after purchasing my car brand new the coolant level was low. After calling the dealership they instructed me to top off the reservoir with distilled water. In february of 2019 i had the car in for general service including a coolant flush at a private, licensed, vw mechanic. He discovered my waterpump/thermostat housing was leaking and likely had been for a long time. He replaced the assembly and filled the car with new coolant. In august of 2019 i discovered once again my coolant level was low. Upon inspecting underneath my car i found dried coolant on my oil pan. My mechanic is again telling me the waterpump/thermostat housing is leaking and will need to be replaced. Nothing has been done to the cars cooling system and driving habits have not changed over the lifetime of this car. The mechanic pointed to a poorly designed seal on the thermostat housing where the leak occured. The replacement housing appeared similar in design. This is a widely reported issue, a slow coolant leak, on 2015+ vw golfs, gtis, and rs and in extreme cases can lead to an overheated and ruined engine. The first incident occurred at roughly 60,000 miles, outside of the factory warranty. The 2nd incident occurred at roughly 88,000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	88000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WALLINGFORD, CT
VIN pattern	3VWYT7AU8FMXXXXXX
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	45
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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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2015 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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