I was driving down a busy road when I saw smoke coming out from under my hood of the car. I immediately pulled over onto a side street and popped the hood. The engine was engulfed in flames. I then pulled my panicked 4 year old daughter out of her car seat and took her across the street. We then called 9-11 and the sheriff's department and fire department showed up to put out the fire. I had my car towed to a mechanic where he says the fire was caused by a fuel line. There is a recall for the same year and model for my car but it is not for my VIN# even though it's the same cause as my car's fire!

- Homosassa, FL, USA

Car will unpredictably stall some times, close the ignition switch and engine will be able to start, ,, will go in limp home mode when the glow plug light will illuminate and check engine light comes on for dtc P00af....

- Cary, NC, USA

I have a 2010 VW Jetta with 118K on it and while I was driving my engine died on me in the middle of the highway causing some serious safety issue. I evetually had the car towed to nearest repair shop and they estimated repair cost to be between 4-5K range to replace the timing chain tensinor. I did a quick google search and found thounds of people complaing about the same issue. VW seriously needs to look into this. Very dissaponted. Won't buy another VW every again.

- Albany, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the alternator and timing belt were recently replaced by an independent mechanic. Mckenna Volkswagen cerritos (18303 studebaker rd #5328, cerritos, ca 90703, 562-741-3035) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that there was a $249 diagnostic fee to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,193.

- South Gate, CA, USA

There has been a statewide lawsuit against Volkswagen regarding 2010 Jetta timing chain and timing chain tensor. The dealer ship has refused to correct the issue with my vehicle even tough it is still under warranty. Rick case Volkswagen has refused to check an issue that Volkswagen has stated they were aware of timing chain issues.

- Davie, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall. The vehicle was taken to berge Volkswagen (385 w baseline rd, gilbert, AZ 85233, (480) 646-4858), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The timing chain system in my 2010 Volkswagen Jetta wolfsburg edition failed, rendering the car immobile. Fortunately, the vehicle was in a parking lot, as failure in a road could have caused an accident. Based on readings, this has happened to multiple cars with the same engine and has resulted in a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen.

- Taylors, SC, USA

While driving anytime that we would slow down or put the vehicle into reverse the vehicle would go randomly in neutral. It was randomly this would happen and became more frequent. Took it to a dealer and they said we would have to have the transmission replaced soon. Right before this their were about another $3,000 worth of issues we had to fix.

- Dixon, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The driver had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and the anti-lock brake system warning indicator illuminated. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking from the engine and the brake pedal was temporarily repaired. The vehicle was later taken to dublin Volkswagen (6085 scarlett ct, dublin, ca 94568, (925) 829-0800), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

Oil leak on brakes vacuum pump. Usually a cheap defective O-ring resulting in big oil leak

- Sebring, FL, USA

Random misfire permanent cylinder V and after the start of effects on the automatic transmission heard tuba and some of the development

- Dyala, AK, USA

When driving this vehicle it will at times hesitate and stumble severely to the point where you will have to pull over. No check engine light or codes noted when scanned. Problem started right after VW tdi emissions fixes. VW dealer claims no connection.

- Adams, TN, USA

Second failure of intake manifold. VW has admitted to a manufacturing defect but only extended warranty. Had the manifold replaced at 50,000 miles roughly. Unit failed again at 150,000 miles. I dont believe they originally fixed the problem. VW is placing high cost on owners to replace after 120,000 miles. Repair runs higher than $800. Failure to replace this part can deem the car unsafe.

- Thomaston, CT, USA

Not able to turn key in the ignition. Sometimes not able to start car. Sometimes not able to turn car off.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

Driving on interstate highway for greater than 30 minutes, there was onset of strong rain conditions at about 30 minutes of driving time -- the epc light came on and the ability to accelerate was lost. Symptoms of downshifting were noted just prior to onset of issue. Depressing the accelerator resulted in RPM increase with no acceleration in relatively fast traffic (>50mph). Was able to pull off safely and shut vehicle off. Very dangerous situation in high speed/strong rain conditions. Epc light turned off after shutoff and re-start, and I assumed a slip on wet surface. Restarted and attempted to rejoin traffic. Traveled less than 50 feet and epc light re-lit with no slip, followed immediately by lighting of the 'check engine' light. Same lack of acceleration and increased RPM with depressing throttle pedal was noted. Turned off engine on shoulder again and restarted after five minute period in attempt to get home and was able to very carefully/slowly merge back into traffic with check engine light and epc light lit for entirety of trip home (>50 miles). Vehicle drove for additional approximately 50 miles without symptoms onset. Vehicle currently has approximately 50K miles and is driven once every week or two weeks. All service is performed regularly. I researched this symptom set online, only to find hundreds of complaints similar to mine across the spectrum of VW models indicating no precise diagnosis relative to these symptoms coinciding with thousands of dollars of repairs in attempt to reconcile. I do not care to spend thousands of dollars attempting to repair an issue that cannot be identified using a 'trial and error' method on a vehicle that kbb values at less than 5K. Based on my limited research, this very dangerous issue should be some sort of recall. I have researched recalls on my particular vehicle and have noted nothing relative.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

My key has been difficult to turn in the ignition to start the car recently. Yesterday I had the same problem but the car started. After driving the car the key would not turn to turn off the car. No matter what I can not get the key out of the ignition. I only got the motor to shut off because my son knew to pull a fuse and then take off a battery cable. This ignition problem is serious and is a safety issue if you can't turn off the car.

- Texas City, TX, USA

Engine of my car caught fire after a short drive, luckily my daughter was able to pull it on our drive way and move away safely before engine caught fire. We had to call fire department to put off the fire.

- Naperville, IL, USA

Ignition system keeps failing. Car keys get stuck and car won't turn off and having a hard time tuning the key to start the car. Each time the car is parked and the steering lock is disengaged.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

The gas engine car stalls out when stationary, in motion, on city streets and highways.I turn ignition off then start the car again and go on to my way to the next stall. It is not bad gas and mechanics and dealerships are still guessing what wrong.

- Beverly, NJ, USA

Diesel fuel filter is clogging up and was told that it required replacement at a cost of $7,000.

- Ladera Ranch, CA, USA