2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Lemon Law Case Study: Cash and Keep Settlement in Washington
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI: 5 Repair Visits and 56 Days Out of Service
Our client purchased a used 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Washington. The first repair visit came at 10,705 miles. The repair records show 5 visits and 56 days out of service.
Easy Lemon took the case to Volkswagen and resolved it with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $6,500. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees. Our client kept the vehicle.
Systems Involved
- Electrical
- Steering
- Body/Trim
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show
Visit 1: November 3-29, 2023
- No repair order was provided however it is documented in the vehicle history report.
- A travel assist error and adaptive cruise control available warning was coming up.
- Technicians found faults for the front camera and the steering wheel touch sensor and found TSB related to the issue.
- They then replaced the steering wheel and coded the control module for the wheel as per the TSB.
- Recalls were also performed for the sunroof switch, the engine control module, and the radiator and coolant hose.
Visit 2: November 30-December 13, 2023
- No repair order was provided however it is documented in the vehicle history report.
- The front assist error lights were still reportedly on.
- The steering wheel was also reportedly not straight.
- Technicians found the steering wheel was one spline off the steering shaft, which was then corrected.
- The key battery was also replaced during this visit due to a key battery warning.
Visit 3: May 30-June 5, 2025
- The vehicle kept showing an error message stating emergency assist and travel assist not available.
- Technicians verified the issue and opened a VTA case due to the persisting malfunction.
- They then replaced the steering wheel, torqued new hardware, and swapped the switch assembly as per repair instructions.
- Recalls were also performed for the engine cover, and the TCM software.
Visit 4: October 1-6, 2025
- A travel assist faulty warning reportedly kept popping up intermittently.
Visit 5: October 15-16, 2025
- A travel assist unavailable error message reportedly kept coming up on the dash.
- The technicians opened a VTA case for the issue based on the owner's provided images of the issue.
- They then performed a software update for the AW:00A5 lane guidance camera and performed a sleep cycle and found no further issues.
- The technicians then advised the owner to continue to monitor if the issue if it returns.
Can a 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Be a Lemon in Washington?
Washington Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Washington for personal, family, or household use (includes motorcycles).
- Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects)
- Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
- Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or restitution
- Attorney fees: Yes - manufacturer pays consumer's attorney fees if consumer prevails
How Was This Volkswagen Golf GTI Lemon Law Claim Resolved?
Free Case Review
We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Golf GTI spent at the dealer.
Building the File
We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.
Demand to Volkswagen
We sent Volkswagen a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a cash settlement.
Cash and Keep
Volkswagen agreed to a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $6,500. The attorney fees were included in that total.
$6,500 Cash and Keep Secured
Key Case Facts
- Vehicle: 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Purchased in: Washington
- Status at purchase: Used
- Mileage at first repair: 10,705 miles
- Systems involved: Electrical, Steering, Body/Trim
- Repair attempts: 5 visits
- Days out of service: 56 days
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen
- Settlement type: Cash and Keep
- Settlement amount: $6,500 (Cash and Keep)
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Attorney on Record
Steven Nassi, Esq.
Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.
Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.
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