2012 Volkswagen Golf Engine Problems

“At 6,519 miles, while about to enter the on-ramp of a local highway, the check engine light and glow plug indicator light began to flash. I was able to veer off the entrance ramp and continue down the down to the nearest safe parking lot area; as I pulled into the parking lot area, the vehicle shuddered and suddenly shut off. It would not re-start, and we had to arrange for a tow to a family members house through our insurance company. …”

“While operating the vehicle under normal conditions, I heard a rattle from the engine, followed by the sound of something rattling in the engine compartment and then falling out. The engine died immediately and I was able to coast to the shoulder. After the dealer inspected the car they found that the water pump was faulty and it caused the water pump pulley to come off and cause damage to the cylinder head, valves, cover, water pump, and timing belt, in addition to the water pump pulley falling off. …”

“At 2766 miles I was cruising down the highway at 70 MPH on my way to work when the engine suddenly lost power and the epc light came on. The engine was completely unresponsive, I pulled off to the shoulder, called roadside assistance and was towed to the nearest dealer the service manager told me the water pump seized and seriously damaged the engine. I went to look and there was a big hole in the side of the engine. He told me they had to order new piston heads, rods, etc... Basically, needed to rebuild the engine. …”

“While coming to a stop at a red light, heard a slight ringing sound as the engine slowed down and stalled right as we stopped. The engine would not restart and the coils warning light was illuminated in the dash board. Several attempts were made to restart the vehicle as we waited for a tow truck. The problem was with a failure of the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp). The vehicle was towed to the dealership. We were without a vehicle for over a week as the fuel was being tested for contamination (which there was none) and waiting approval from Volkswagen for approval under warranty coverage. …”

“On 12/24/2012, returning from a restaurant with my family, I heard a bang and my engine died while driving on a city street at 35 MPH. I was able to safely put the car in neutral and roll off the street. I found out on 12/26 that my water pump had fallen apart, destroying my timing belt and engine head. Several vehicles with the build date of my car have experienced water pump failures that destroy the timing belt and cause catastrophic engine failures. Luckily, I was traveling at a slow speed when the incident occurred. Vw claims to not know about a widespread problem. …”