The windshield wiper motors are extremely noisy. There is a knock technical service bulletin on this issue but VW says it is not covered as a recall. The issue is that water gets into the improperly sealed motor and then starts to rust the internal metal and then a very loud, noisy whining sound emits from the motor. It should be a recall and it should be replaced for free by Volkswagen. I don-€™t understand why I should foot the bill for their mistake or their parts supplier-€™s defect. It does affect safety because the loud wiper motor is a distraction to driving, as well as the unit can potentially seize in the future and cause complete failure of the wiper system.

- Austell, GA, USA

When I drive the car in cold, snowy weather the windshield wiper fluid will not work and the wiper blades will freeze to the windshield (while moving) when the defroster is on high heat. The wiper fluid I use is designed not to freeze. This resulted on no visibility due to the deicing agent that was used on the roads sticking to my window. I had to exit and drive off the freeway with my head out the window and my visibility was severely limited. I almost hit the rail and the walls inside a tunnel until I could exit because I could not see.

- Norco, CA, USA

Drivers side wiper blade completely detached from the car during a heavy rainstorm at less than highway speeds.

- Hawthorn Woods, IL, USA