2006 Volkswagen Gti problems, complaints & recalls

2020-02-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“fuel injector faild open and dumped fuel into the cylinder and it hydro locked. i was in motion and check engine flashing and engine running rough…”

2019-02-21 · Engine · 122,000 mi

“camshift sensor check engine light on and off every 2 days…”

2018-05-03 · Exterior Lighting · 160,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen gti. while driving various speeds, the front passenger air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. the contact also stated that the bulb from the headlight socket detached when the vehicle drove over a bump in the road. in addition, the contact stated that the fog lights failed …”

2016-06-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 48,145 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen gti. while driving at a low speed, the high pressure fuel pump failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft was fractured. the fuel pressure pump and the camshaft were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileag…”

2016-05-30 · Engine · 110,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“engine compartment caught fire while driving and vehicle was quickly consumed in flames. power loss was initially noticed on the highway, but vehicle caught fire and started to burn on a side street while stopped.…”

2015-11-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 74,800 mi

“car lost acceleration at approx 40 mph on 4 lane road. dealer diagnostic claims broken cam chain. dealer did not check warranty extension part cam follower which is known to fail (per cory from vwoa) but has another warranty extension part intake camshaft on repair list. there are several hundreds of these incidents happening with a quick searc…”

2014-06-23 · Electrical System · 47,400 mi

“air bag light and symbol light is on with an internal code stored. uncertain if air bag will deploy; possible electrical problem. contacted volkswagen after finding several hundred + people complaining of similar problem. i was informed that a service notice was sent out; however i did not receive forementioned notice nor any prior or subsequent re…”

2014-02-20 · Service Brakes · 64,000 mi

“car started to exhibit intermittent abs faults which was indicated by dash mil and the following fault codes: transmission module 18255 - please check dtc memory of abs controller abs brakes 00290 - abs wheel speed sensor; rear left (g46) 012 - electrical fault in circuit - intermittent 00290 - abs wheel speed sensor; rear …”

2013-10-24 · Visibility/Wiper · 87,500 mi

“stock driver-side mirror fell out of mirror housing as i was driving down the highway with my windows down. glass exploded as it hit my car and debris was sent into the passenger compartment. the event was very loud and startling. some of the debris hit my face. large piece of glass found in rear seat. drivers immediately behind me swerved due to f…”

2013-05-22 · Air Bags · 105,000 mi

“passive occupant detection system module not functioning after warranty work done by volkswagen. this is extremely problematic, as the passenger airbag will no longer engage, regardless of how much weight is in the passenger seat. in the event of a car accident, the airbag would not deploy for the passenger, and the passenger's life would be in jeo…”