NHTSA Complaint #11186523 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11186523 |
| Vehicle | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 37,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
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