Golf 118 TSI Engine Failures and Service Campaign 24S4

[tigger73]

The bell housing on the 2.0TSI is different to the 1.4 TSI - no gearbox from the 1.4 will fit a 2.0 (and vice versa)

Bugger. I'll have to let my friend know who has a twin-charger who was looking at this as an option if/when the engine blows up. He used to work at a VW dealership and saw many, many 118TSI in there requiring engine rebuilds/replacements.... then he went out and bought one

[Gunnar]

Our 2009 Jetta with 131500K's has just died with a cylinder failure.
We took the extended warranty but if the engine is replaced then it's a borderline to fix or replace and we can't really afford either.
The extended warranty will only cover $2000.00.
Given the number of TSI 118 engines have died, it surprises me a class action has not been done before. They obviously know the engine has short comings regardless of how good the car is.

[brad]

Our 2009 Jetta with 131500K's has just died with a cylinder failure.

It mustn't be the proper VW extended warranty.

You have statutory rights. Read the ACCC website.

[VW Convert]

Our 2009 Jetta with 131500K's has just died with a cylinder failure.
We took the extended warranty but if the engine is replaced then it's a borderline to fix or replace and we can't really afford either.
The extended warranty will only cover $2000.00.
Given the number of TSI 118 engines have died, it surprises me a class action has not been done before. They obviously know the engine has short comings regardless of how good the car is.

Have you taken it to a VW dealer and asked them to submit a courtesy warranty claim? That would be the starting point, if you don't ask, you don't get.

I would say the reason there has not been a class action is because VW have repaired countless numbers of these engines either free of charge or with relatively small contributions from owners despite being well out of warranty.

Cheers

George

[Gunnar]

I have contacted VW Australia and the dealer will put in a good will claim. I have also spoken to NSW Fair trading who will go to bat should VW reject the claim and I suggest anyone who has had an issue with these TSI118 engines contact their local consumer groups and see if we can force VW into a recall to replace the old engines with the new designed forged piston and rod varieties.

[VW Convert]

I have contacted VW Australia and the dealer will put in a good will claim. I have also spoken to NSW Fair trading who will go to bat should VW reject the claim and I suggest anyone who has had an issue with these TSI118 engines contact their local consumer groups and see if we can force VW into a recall to replace the old engines with the new designed forged piston and rod varieties.

Why try to "force VW into a recall to replace the old engines" where VW have already repaired or replaced a substantial proportion of them?


Cheers

George

[Gunnar]

Given how many were not replaced or repaired and some repairs still caused issues, I thought a recall would be a good option.
However, Volkswagen Australia have approved to replace the faulty pistons and I cover the labour.
It's a good out come.

[ope126]

Given how many were not replaced or repaired and some repairs still caused issues, I thought a recall would be a good option.
However, Volkswagen Australia have approved to replace the faulty pistons and I cover the labour.
It's a good out come.

Great Outcome...

[TheOne]

Bought a 2010 Jetta 118 TSI two weeks ago. Engine died 3 days ago Wish I knew about this thread before purchasing. Having lots of trouble finding a replacement engine. Will probably cost about 4-5K to get an engine and get it replaced.

I called VW themselves, they said it would be better in the long run if I took the car in to them and get them to fix the engine. They said even with a new engine the same issue may occur. Said they would rebuild it in a way so that this issue would never happen again. But it would cost 6K+

I bought the car for $9400

[AdamD]

Bought a 2010 Jetta 118 TSI two weeks ago. Engine died 3 days ago Wish I knew about this thread before purchasing. Having lots of trouble finding a replacement engine. Will probably cost about 4-5K to get an engine and get it replaced.

Presumably you bought it privately? Because if you bought it through a dealer, the car's under a statutory 3-month warranty.