Timeing chain skipped a tooth destroyig the engine completely. Yes its available for inspection upon request. The problem has been settled in a class action lawsuit but no recall has been issued for ea888 engines between 2008 and 2013

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

The vehicle started sputtering check engine light came on. Took it to Volkswagen and they told me to put gas treatment in see if that fixes problem. It seemed to help a bit for a week but check engine light still on. Then one morning I got up and tired to start car it hesitated to start almost died and started. I was in the process of taking it to Volkswagen again and the vehicle died while I was driving. Thank god I was just down the road from my house. It could have been very dangerous if it died on highway. One of the recalls on this model is describing what happened to my vehicle. But when I look it up the score tells me the recalls were fixed. Which I know this is not true. My mother tried to get Volkswagen to fix the airbag recall they just dismissed her saying your vehicle is not one on recall. Now they want me to pay to fix vehicle this is very expensive and unacceptable! not a happy customer.

- Nokomis, FL, USA

Timing chain failure, broken. Started engine on 3-10-2020, engine sputtered, stalled. Shop mechanic called 3-12-2020 to notify me that the timing chain snapped.

- Holland, PA, USA

Engine water pump failure during a stop @ red light

- Holland, PA, USA

Timing chain failed which caused car to die and damaged engine. Vehicle was in motion when this happened. Traffic was not heavy and vehicle was on city street so was able to stop and pull over.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Have had 3 VW water pump failures within the past 11 months. The original water pump failed in September 2018; the replacement failed in June 2019; and another replacement failed in August 2019. All installed at aaa approved mechanic shops. Coolant would run low and when alerted to this, it could be observed flowing onto the ground while the vehicle engine was running and the car in motion.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

Belt tensioner noise /morning startup rough idle and misfiring.

- Huntington, NY, USA

Engine shut off at a stopped position randomly.

- Guilford, IN, USA

Rear main oil seal design is insignificant. My blown out seal leaked oil onto heated engine components and caused smoke/oil vapors to be pulled into cabin area. Vehicle fire could have been possible. The vehicle was parked and idling at the time of the incident but could have just as well been driving down the road.

- Walkersville, MD, USA

Engine oil leak was noticed first when parked. After first repair (November 01, 2018), it started to leak again only after two days from repair. Then it was again repaired, but it started to leak the same day again even a new oil pan was replaced. Now T is under repairing again (not sure the cost and possibility to fix yet). This represents a safety issue that may cause a fire or eventually engine to fail. May provide repair report from dealer once it is finalized. Thank you.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Tensioner and crank shaft sprocket failure. I believe there are some class action lawsuits on this and am expecting it to go to recall.

- Oxford, CT, USA

A warning light came on right after starting the car. The owners manual showed it as a "catalytic converter" warning light and recommended the car be driven slowly to the nearest VW dealer. By the time it arrived at the dealer, it was very difficult to restart, and when they scanned the codes, it showed a problem with camshaft timing. The dealer says the engine should be replaced.

- Eugene, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the engine would not immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (lakeland Volkswagen, 209 S lake parker ave, lakeland, fl) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While operating the vehicle, the mil sensor indicator remained illuminated and the vehicle would drive and idle roughly. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the manifold intake, crank case breathing valve, ignition coil, and nox sensor were replaced, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

I'm not sure why this issue has not been recalled but there's plenty on this that people are even going to the tv news stations for help.there was nothing wrong, no lights, no warning lights prior and all of a sudden my engine motor stops working. I spoke with the warranty company, the extended warranty company as well as Volkswagen... not one of them will cover the issue nor help with the issue at all. The car was in great shape and only just turned a month ago to one hundred thousand miles. I can't afford almost 8 thousand for new engine as well as labor costs. The car is not very old for it not to B running and motor completely stop.I had two pay three different diagnostic costs and two different tows. I need help, I would advise people to look at complaints from 2009-2013 on this vehicle with motor with low miles having this issue.im thinking of contacting a lawyer to help with the issue as well as the very expensive repair costs.prior to this I owned the disel passat and had to turn that in with Volkswagen lying on emissions.do not buy a Volkswagen, not worth it.

- Chicago, IL, USA

I had did this back in January as well as the car itself was not feeling right. On the news people with the same problem between miles of 57 thousand to over 100 thousand complained about engine, motor completely stopping, completely not working. My car as well just fully stopped for no reason.ive called my warranty company and due to it being just 100 thousand miles and two thousand over but a year 2019 still they will not help me at all.my car is stuck in my driveway with me not having a car to drive.I need help this is not normal that an rhine with no prior signs just stops.I am looking further for my options as I'm getting no help thru any VW.

- Chicago, IL, USA

My daughter was driving the car everything was fine going good as she went to put in park the car just stopped..the engine completely stopped. It's still not running St all for no reason at all.the maintenance on car is up to date as well as brand new tires put on.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Bright red "oil can" starts flashing on screen while on major highway. Made I home. The next day the car kept staling before I even left for work. Found out no oil was being distributed through the motor causing the engine to seize. Loud noise could also be the timing belt, which is a common problem in these vehicles. Now I have a car that is not paid off, and I can't drive. This is an absolute nightmare.

- Mercerville, NJ, USA

Car was running fine, no dash lights, odd sounds or anything to indicate issue. Last oil change was normal and almost due for new oil change. At 109K miles, went to start the car and turned over but immediately shut down. Thought maybe key fob or fuel pump but had to have towed to VW dealer. Upon reviewing, dealer explained that car suddenly jumped the timing chain and ruined the engine, requiring replacement of new one costing $8000+. since out of warranty, VW will not assist in any way even though appears to be common issue with this vehicle. This is a safety risk if this happens while car is moving.

- New Franklin, OH, USA

My car would just B dead.couldnt start it with a jump.neded it towed.found out it was a timing change and needed to B done asap otherwise engine could stop working.of course not under warranty and the dealership costs were outrageous so decided to go another place which charged me half the monies to get it done.til this day the car never runs right.

- Chicago, IL, USA

When attempting to start my car, it would not 'catch' and start running. I took it to the local Volkswagen shop and was told that the timing chain tensioner failed. The result was a slipped timing chain that rendered the engine useless. I will need a whole new engine. I understand now that this is a common problem with this make and model of engine from Volkswagen. The car currently has 82,000+ miles and in my humble opinion, is too early for this type of failure.

- Akron, OH, USA