2012 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems

“The timing chain broke on my vw GTI 2012 even though there is no instruction from vw to replace the chain at 97 k miles. It is estimated to cost me $7000.00 to fix this car. I see that the timing chain has been an issue for the vw GTI cars and it needs to be addressed with the manufacturer.”

“On the morning of november 29, 2017 I found that my 2012 Volkswagen GTI would not start. The vehicle has 73,530 miles and has been maintained by a Volkswagen dealer since I purchased it in september of 2013. I drove the vehicle and parked it in my garage the night of november 28 with no issues or indications that anything was wrong. There were no check engine lights. I had the vehicle towed to betten imports in grand rapids, mi for inspection. …”

“Engine is misfiring at 84k miles causing the car to need a whole new engine rebuild. I have gotten the vehicle serviced regularly to prevent such issue. Fuel injectors, intake manifold gaskets, and intake manifold were replaced on 2/21/18 and I also had a carbon cleaning this day as well at 79k. All four spark plugs, and ignition coils have also been replaced. With all these preventative repairs I should not be having to replace my engine only 5k miles are all those repairs.”

“At 68,000 miles on my 2012 vw GTI, I had to have the timing chain and tensioner replaced. However, when I tried to report my repairs for cost reimbursement per the class action lawsuit, I was informed that my VIN wasn't included in the extended warranty for these parts. I would like to have my VIN revisited as clearly, those faulty parts were included within my vehicle as they had to be replaced at 68,000 miles. The need for the repair was determined when my check engine light illuminated and I took my car to the dealership here in greenville, sc. …”

“Water pump failed on 3 separate occasions. Had the fuel pump fail, air intake, excess carbon build up on valves, and now total engine failure. The rocker arm for number 3 cylinder broke in half causing total engine failure. Vehicle was in motion during all of the events. Vw won't assist in repairs even though the 2.0 tsi engine has a well documented history of engine failure when the timing chain tensioner fails. They won't fix it unless it is under warranty. If you have this model of engine get it checked before you are out an engine.”