Volkswagen CC Reliability Problems

1. A new class-action says VW's front assist technology applies the brakes randomly and without warning.

   Customers who complain are typically given two not-so-great options, live with it and document the malfunctions or disable the feature entirely.

   The Missouri-based class-action says that's unacceptable and wants VW to take ownership of the problem. That includes covering any related repairs or costs associated with the system malfunctioning under warranty.

   keep reading article "Volkswagen's Front-Assist Emergency Braking Can Activate For No Reason, Says Lawsuit"

2. Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 119,000 vehicles to replace dangerous Takata airbag inflators.

   This campaign is part of an industry-wide effort involving more than a dozen automakers and 1.7 million vehicles. The chemical inside of Takata airbag inflators can become unstable over time, leading to violent and sometimes deadly airbag deployments. The recall is for both driver and passenger side inflators in the 2015-2017 CC, 2015-2016 Eos, and 2015 Passat.

   keep reading article "Takata Inflator Recall for TT and R8 Vehicles"

3. There’s an important deadline coming up for VW owners who previously paid for repairs to their timing chain system or damage to their engine from a timing chain failure, and want the automaker to pick up the tab.

   A recently approved timing chain settlement benefits thousands of owners by providing them with an extended “new vehicle limited warranty” for any future repairs, plus conditional reimbursements for any previous repairs.

   The extended warranty is applied automatically if you own or lease one of the affected vehicles and didn’t opt out of the class-action.

   Owners who want to be eligible for reimbursements must file a claim by January 25th, 2019. More information is available at TimingChainLitigation.com.

   How to Submit a Claim ∞

   1. Use the VIN lookup tool to check your eligibility
   2. Gather the documents requested by the Claim Administrator
   3. Submit your claim before 11:59 PST on January 25th, 2019

   keep reading article "Upcoming Deadline for Timing Chain Reimbursements"

5. Owners and lessees of certain 2008-2014 VW and Audi vehicles may soon be eligible to receive benefits for their engine’s defective timing chain.

   On November 19, 2018 a judge will rule on a proposed settlement that would either reimburse owners for previous repairs or fund future work on the timing chain tensioner system.

   This decision has been a long time coming. Even snails are embarrassed by how slowly this case has crept along.

   • May 2016 VW was first sued for failing to help pay for repairs on their defective timing chain tensioner system.
   • August 2016 Another lawsuit popped up after 24 plaintiffs in 17 states complained about their timing chain “jumping a tooth.”
   • May 2017 VW filed a motion to dismiss the cases after they were combined in court. They were denied.
   • May 2018 VW reluctantly agreed to settle the class-action lawsuits in one combined action.

   keep reading article "It’s the Final Countdown for VW’s Timing Chain Class-Action Settlement"

6. It appears Volkswagen is close to settling 7 lawsuits regarding defective timing chains and the threat of engine damage.

   The proposed settlement includes all consumers who purchased or leased certain 2008-2014 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles that will be determined by the vehicle identification numbers (VINs).

   According to the terms, reimbursement amounts will be determined based on the age of the vehicle, how many miles are on the odometer and if the timing chain tensioner, timing chain or engine was replaced."

   Reimbursement amounts are highly favoriable to owners who get work done at an authorized VW dealership. Our advice – if something goes wrong with your timing chain or tensioner and you're covered under this settlement, skip your local mechanic and go to an authorized dealer.

   keep reading article "VW Owners to Receive Reimbursements for Busted Timing Chains and Tensioners"

7. Despite VW's best efforts, a timing chain lawsuit will continue in a New Jersey court after the judge denied the automaker's motion to dismiss

   . The case is a combination of two other lawsuits in the state, both of which allege VW is concealing known timing chain defects that lead to premature engine failure.

   You know that stack of papers they have you sign when you buy a car? Volkswagen's argument for dismissing the case was a hidden clause that says all problems must be taken into arbitration and not in front of jury. Which, let's be honest, is a shady thing to throw into a purchase contract. Luckily the judge ruled those agreements are between the consumer and the dealership, not the automaker.

   While a few of the lawsuit claims were thrown own, this is overall good news for consumers who have dealt with (or are worried about) timing chain failure.

   keep reading article "NJ Timing Chain Lawsuit Will Continue After VW Was Denied a Motion to Dismiss"

8. U.S. head restraint is adjustable only in five positions

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   'Merica.

   The recall is for 2016–2017 CC vehicles and expected to begin in June 2017.

   keep reading article "23 CC Vehicles in the US Have the Wrong Headrests"

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