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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VW5T7AU4KM033863 · Checked Nov 4, 2026
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3VW5T7AU4KM•••••• 2019 Volkswagen GOLF

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Most reported Power Train 2 Engine 2 Electrical System 1

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Power Train Aug 2019
I was pulling up to a red light, clutched in, shifted to neutral and noticed my steering had locked. I restarted the car, it stumbled, and then died. Restarted again, it stumbled and then died. Restarted again, it stumbled, and then died. Restarted again, and then the light had…
Power Train Jun 2019
2019 golf gti se 6mt purchased with 12 miles. Engine randomly stalls in neutral when rolling to stop with clutch fully disengaged after having downshifted to either second or first gear. This has happened (3) times since picking up the brand new car (4) days ago. The electronic…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VW5T7AU4KM033863 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.