NHTSA Complaint #11328131 — 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11328131
Vehicle	2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 3, 2020
Date Filed	June 10, 2020
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AT A RATE OF ONE GALLON OF FUEL EVERY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND SUCTION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHAPMAN VOLKSWAGEN OF TUCSON (4500 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85711) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

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