| Issue ID | 1633929 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11298288 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 08/11/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Had a cracked and leaking water pump housing that was replaced and covered by an aftermarket warranty. I had been to multiple shops because of a coolant smell, none could fine the source. I was told by volkswagen that 'it happens, they always lose a little coolant', that is absolutely not true. It is a closed system and should not lose any coolant or smell like coolant at all. I have seen dozens of others with the same car as myself with the same problem, only after i was forceful and insistent with a volkswagen dealership was the problem found and corrected. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MULLEN, NE |
| VIN pattern | 3VW5T7AU7GMXXXXXX |
| 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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