In late summer (August 2022) I started seeing a warning but it would disappear so fast. Now it's popping up more: Yellow triangle appears. Engine is giving code# B116229 - "Selector lever park position lock switch Implausible signal" (mileage 104814 km). I originally received a recall notice like this and brought the car into the dealer. He said there was a VIN "Mix up" - something about the last two digits being reversed with another customer. Reading off my dash, this is my VIN [XXX] This sounds a lot like the "Shift Lever Micro Switch" recall which is a safety issue. Thank you INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

2016 VW Golf sportwagen experienced a coolant leak at the thermostat housing/water pump at approximately 76,000 miles. This seems to be a common issue with the 1.8 engine. Diagnosed by the VW dealer as well as a separate independent repair shop. Both recommended replacement of the thermostat housing/water pump.

- Worthington, OH, USA

Thermostat housing found to be leaking when car was taken in for unrelated service. Many, many VW golf/gtis are affected by this issue.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

On Jan. 5th 2019 the dashboard warning system showed a "error - transmission". we had it towed to the dealership - they said it was the shifter unit, and that it was not covered under the "powertrain" warranty. We were told it was still safe to drive while they ordered parts. While driving it home from the dealer, it would hesitate when starting off from a stop - with oncomming traffic, this can be a unsafe option. Looking on several VW support forums, I see this same problem come up often - most are covered under warranty because they happen earlier than ours did (36,714 miles). To me it seems VW has a problem with these shifter units, but will not do anything about it unless they are forced to.

- Earlysville, VA, USA