Turbo wastegate actuator rod/flap failure/seizure. Vw dealership & independent service center both diagnosed the issue as a seized wastegate actuator flap/rod. This is due to poor design and is a common issue on all 2015-2020 vw/audi 1. 8l tsi engines. This issue causes intermittent engine codes for "low boost" related codes. P00af00 and similar codes without warning. A key cycle usually temporarily fixes the problem until under boost again. This prevents safe operation of the vehicle while on highways and freeways. Engine shaking & prevention of acceleration and shifting happens after the engine code occur and the car is put into a limp mode. It is unsafe to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road during these events.
| VIN Pattern | 3VWH17AU*HM****** |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | Golf Alltrack |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 1.8 TSI Alltrack S,SE |
| Body Class | Wagon |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine Manufacturer | VW |
| Engine HP | 170 |
| Engine KW | 126.769 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 1.8 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1800 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 109.843 |
| Other Engine Info | Gasoline(50-st);Emissions Certification Test Group:HVGAV02.0APA Federal/California Emission Standard:IntT3 Bin 20/LEVII PZEV |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Indirect |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Advanced Front Airbags |
| Plant City | PUEBLA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |