2019 Volkswagen GTI engine problems
139 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2019 Volkswagen GTI, which is 48% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 139 48% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 400 miles 135 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 134 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 135 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 0 miles, and 99% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The car will stall when slowing down to a stop in neutral, then will require restarting. Problem is more persistent in warmer temperature and also when the oil temperature is above 220 degrees. However does not cause cel or throw any codes. I am concerned about my safety operating the vehicle in this condition because I constantly have to restart the car which can put me in very dangerous situation.
Re: NHTSA action number dp19003. I have a 2019 gti se 6mt. At low speeds, coming to a stop, with clutch engaged, the car will stall. No warning lights or noticeable sounds appear, but the engine just turns off. Sometimes you don't know it's off until you try to accelerate. A couple of times the engine would quietly shut off while the car was in motion with clutch engaged and gear in neutral. The frequency of this occurence is higher when im in stop and go traffic.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen GTI
- Drivetrain & axles 62 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints