2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Engine Problems

“2016 vw Golf Sportwagen experienced a coolant leak at the thermostat housing/water pump at approximately 76,000 miles. This seems to be a common issue with the 1.8 engine. Diagnosed by the vw dealer as well as a separate independent repair shop. Both recommended replacement of the thermostat housing/water pump.”

“While driving, the epc warning light comes on and the engine lowers its speed. Sometimes engine overheating warning also comes on at the same time. Have to pull over and shut engine off and restart to clear the epc warning light. Vw service dept. Says they don't know why this happens and no fix currently available.”

“Thermostat housing leaking with just a little over 60k miles - just outside of warranty. Cost is about $1000 as it is poorly placed for replacement. Have read many other complaints of this.”

“Dealer maintained 2016 VW Golf Sportwagen - coolant level kept getting low. Recent dealer visit indicated a leak in the thermostat housing. This seems to be a common issue with many such VWs, and in some cases other owners have reported multiple repeated failures of this housing. My car only has 66K miles and i haven't had any of my other cars have this issue over 25years of various car ownership.”

“The fuel pump on my 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen failed approximately three months after a safety recall repair for the suction jet pump (recall 20Y6). My independent mechanic explained that failure of the suction jet pump can cause fuel leakage or vapor transfer into the EVAP system, which may create pressure or vacuum imbalance inside the fuel tank. This can potentially damage other fuel-system components, including the fuel pump. My vehicle had no prior fuel-system issues. …”