| Issue ID | 1482146 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11112054 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 15/07/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The "front assist" automatic forward collision warning and braking system randomly activates when driving, braking the car when there is nothing to trigger it. (this is occurring even on empty roads with no other vehicles in sight) the last occurrence was on an empty 4-lane suburban street. There were no other cars on the road. I was in the middle of a gentle curve in the road when the warning sound activated and the car braked. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, MD |
| VIN pattern | 3VW447AU8JMXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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