# \#volkswagen **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/volkswagen/720.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [If you own(ed) or lease(d) a VW Atlas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-a-vw-atlas/206024)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-a-vw-atlas/206024 "2026-08-07T17:34:54Z")
… you may be eligible for a cash settlement over the issue of (allegedly) defective water pumps. https://mainenginewaterpumpsettlement.com/ --- ## [A/C "explosion"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-explosion/63792)
**Author:** [@JudithHurst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithHurst)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-explosion/63792 "2026-04-08T22:51:55Z")
I have a 2000 VW Beetle. The a/c was fixed, but when I collected it, the cold air only lasted a day. I took it back, the mechanic said there had been a leak and it needed a new "O Ring" (I have about as much car knowledg… --- ## [2016 vw jetta lurching forward when idling, rpm jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-jetta-lurching-forward-when-idling-rpm-jump/176119)
**Author:** [@evanallen95\_174722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanallen95_174722)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-jetta-lurching-forward-when-idling-rpm-jump/176119 "2025-11-27T14:16:25Z")
A few weeks ago while idling in traffic my car starts lurching forward on it’s own, RPMs jumping considerably while my foot is all the way on the brake. The car didn’t legitimately move forward, but was trying to, and wo… --- ## [Door fix cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-fix-cost/201168)
**Author:** [@ib.sabri1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ib.sabri1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-fix-cost/201168 "2025-07-26T20:46:52Z")
How much it will cost to fix this deep dent on the right passenger door --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Beetle - Headliner issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-beetle-headliner-issues/200941)
**Author:** [@Trinamatt1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trinamatt1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-beetle-headliner-issues/200941 "2025-07-12T14:02:10Z")
Interior ceiling lining coming loose Need repaired, not replaced. --- ## [Rough Idle + Acceleration, Inconsistent Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834)
**Author:** [@ashtonkubo\_194018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashtonkubo_194018)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834 "2025-06-30T21:40:45Z")
Good morning all, I have a 2006 VW Golf TDI, that has a rough/vibrating idle, and rough/vibrating acceleration through lower RPMs. Once she’s up to speed, the vibration seems to lighten up, especially after shifting up … --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Sunroof leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-sunroof-leaking/200328)
**Author:** [@ladybug8847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladybug8847)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-sunroof-leaking/200328 "2025-05-23T14:47:15Z")
I am leary of the sunroof leaking. Has that been a problem? --- ## [When to change headlights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-headlights/199783)
**Author:** [@yayasolete13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yayasolete13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-headlights/199783 "2025-05-13T13:05:50Z")
If you have to change one headlamp, isn’t it best to stagger them and not change the other (working) one until it no longer works? My thinking is that at least you will always have at least one bulb working, right? --- ## [2024 Taos Cannot Get Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-taos-cannot-get-parts/199504)
**Author:** [@jimoffers\_193150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimoffers_193150)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-taos-cannot-get-parts/199504 "2025-05-11T00:58:37Z")
Looking for suggestions - 2024 Taos that took a deer hit in the front end, Minor cosmetic damage, but once torn down, body shop needed a new Guide Support (2GJ-805-705-B). VW North America says part is on national back o… --- ## [Please Help! 17 Jetta SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-17-jetta-se/199491)
**Author:** [@ccabanc2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccabanc2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-17-jetta-se/199491 "2025-03-15T14:07:07Z")
I bought a pre-owned 2017 Jetta SE five years ago from Prestige Volkswagen. 2 years into having the car I got an EPC & Check Engine light. I called the dealer and they had me bring it in because it was still under warran… --- ## [Seeking Advice: Retire CC or Make the Repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013)
**Author:** [@CluelessCC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CluelessCC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013 "2025-02-06T16:12:25Z")
Have a 2012 CC at 140k miles. The check engine light came on and the car started to shake during ignition (went away when started driving). I changed the spark plugs and coils but the problem remained. The shop is telli… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Touareg - Problems with new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-touareg-problems-with-new-car/198889)
**Author:** [@Altaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Altaf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-touareg-problems-with-new-car/198889 "2025-01-31T22:36:14Z")
Hi, I purchased VW Tuareg 2011 on December 10, 2024. I paid 1000 advance and asked customer service representative (CSR) to certify and get license plate. The car dealer arranged certification and plate. On December 18 … --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Golf - Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-golf-oil-leak/198622)
**Author:** [@Riche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Riche)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-golf-oil-leak/198622 "2025-01-08T21:14:37Z")
Oil leak when parked --- ## [Internal lights switch to LED's issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-lights-switch-to-leds-issue/198590)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-lights-switch-to-leds-issue/198590 "2025-01-05T22:49:41Z")
I’m converting my internal lights to LED’s. I’ve done this on 2 previous cars without a problem. In my Jetta I’ve replaced: mirror lights backseat reading lights front driver and passenger foot lights trunk light … --- ## [The wonders of German engineering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-wonders-of-german-engineering/198417)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-wonders-of-german-engineering/198417 "2024-12-17T16:28:20Z")
A video of a teardown of a VW V10 turbodiesel. AMAZINGLY complicated engine: FAILED V10 TDI VW Engine ~ VWs Most Complicated Engine EVER --- ## [‘What You Can Do with an Electric Volkswagen Bus’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-you-can-do-with-an-electric-volkswagen-bus/198232)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-you-can-do-with-an-electric-volkswagen-bus/198232 "2024-12-03T05:08:16Z")
Jill Lepore gives Ray a ride and drag-races a '72 Sonett What You Can Do with an Electric Volkswagen Bus | The New Yorker --- ## [Thermostat housing - coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-coolant-leak/53659)
**Author:** [@sweethome89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sweethome89)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-coolant-leak/53659 "2024-11-16T18:20:46Z")
When I bought my used 98 VW Jetta, I knew it had a coolant leak. I took it to a mechanic I knew and trusted (my parents' mechanic - located on the east coast, while I'm on the west) and he told me the leak was coming fr… --- ## [Recurring Issues in the 2024 Tiguan Model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-issues-in-the-2024-tiguan-model/197788)
**Author:** [@hayriaki12\_191713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hayriaki12_191713)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-issues-in-the-2024-tiguan-model/197788 "2024-10-26T20:30:11Z")
We bought a brand new 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. However, since we purchased the vehicle, it has continuously displayed various error warnings. We took our car to the service twice by making appointments. However, the next … --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Routan Is it the catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-is-it-the-catalytic-converter/196373)
**Author:** [@Dan48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-is-it-the-catalytic-converter/196373 "2024-09-24T05:17:48Z")
My vehicle engine light was on and I took the van to the dealer. The computer stated that it was the catalytic converter (D1, Bank 1). However, I had to change the battery and the engine light turned off. I drove the … --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Poor performance and codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-poor-performance-and-codes/196204)
**Author:** [@brv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-poor-performance-and-codes/196204 "2024-09-13T22:26:05Z")
not great fuel mileage and keep getting particulate filter code. only 65,000 miles 2014 Sportwagen TDI. --- ## [Strange sound at rear suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-at-rear-suspension/196141)
**Author:** [@mityaevtushenko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mityaevtushenko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-at-rear-suspension/196141 "2024-09-10T00:45:05Z")
Hi everyone! Need some help. Today I heard a strange sound from rear suspension at bumpy road on my Jetta’19. Noise comes from left side. What it can be? --- ## [Rear lid/rear trunk 2010 vw jetta 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974 "2024-08-29T08:13:51Z")
The jetta has a trunk opener on the driver’s door. With the key you can override and lock it on the door. Which I did, as it probably has never been used before. Now, I cannot push the key in to unlock it so that I ca… --- ## [Brake vacuum pump leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755 "2024-08-18T13:20:19Z")
I had my 2012 VW Golf 2.5L serviced today and the inspection report mentions some seepage at the brake vacuum pump that they referred to as “level 1” and said I could just monitor it for now. To fix they said would invo… --- ## [Golf mk7 reverse gear problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465)
**Author:** [@rokvnd2\_185854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rokvnd2_185854)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465 "2024-08-03T21:42:57Z")
So I have a Golf MK7 2013 model with around 100k miles( it is a 5-speed manual, 1.2 TSI ) . I got it used like 4 months ago. And I had no issues until few days ago. I was parked and I went out with reverse normally, had… --- ## [Interior lights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-lights-not-working/195211)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-lights-not-working/195211 "2024-06-29T21:50:07Z")
2010 VW 2.5. Interior lights stopped working except the driver door light. All the fuses are okay. Car repair place said they would have to remove the dashboard to trace the wiring issue. Has anyone had a similar probl… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - broken coil springs make me angry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932)
**Author:** [@Frank\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_G)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932 "2024-05-20T13:04:02Z")
I had three out of four coil springs break (1 front, both rear). In a previous visit to a dealer, they did NOT notice this! I agree that the recall should be extended to 2013 model year! --- ## [If you own a 2015-2020 VW or Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2015-2020-vw-or-audi/194414)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2015-2020-vw-or-audi/194414 "2024-02-22T21:50:50Z")
… you might want to park it outside until the recall repairs have been completed. NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of U… --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Rabbit - Transmission leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-rabbit-transmission-leak-question/194383)
**Author:** [@Lodei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lodei)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-rabbit-transmission-leak-question/194383 "2024-02-17T14:42:29Z")
Mechanic says I have small transmission leak. What’s it going to cost including labour? --- ## [1995 Volkswagen Eurovan - Rain stopped the van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volkswagen-eurovan-rain-stopped-the-van/194225)
**Author:** [@Sage42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sage42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volkswagen-eurovan-rain-stopped-the-van/194225 "2024-01-24T22:28:38Z")
'95 Eurovan 5 cyl gas engine stalled in heavy rain. Still won’t start 3 days later. --- ## [Oil Not Draining From Filter Sump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining-from-filter-sump/194102)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining-from-filter-sump/194102 "2024-01-10T13:30:37Z")
My Son in Law to be had me change his oil in his 2019 VW Tiguan, 2 liter, he says. I found the sump below the oil filter cartridge filled with oil. I had to suck it out with a syringe. Iam trying to upload a picture of t… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/volkswagen/720.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=volkswagen)