Volkswagen Golf 2014: Acceleration problem

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My daughter has a 2014 VW Golf, which at times fails to proceed. The engine remains running, but the accelerator pedal has no response until it's pushed hard to the floor when all at once it accelerates at great speed. This is a very dangerous situation in any car. I have returned it to the dealer, who could find no fault. Are you aware of this problem?

We haven't had specific reports of this problem, but it does sound like a serious one that needs fixing urgently. It can be hard to determine the cause of a problem if it doesn't happen while the dealer has the car, but I would suggest you take it back to the dealer and ask them to check it again. I have heard of one car that had a problem with the throttle pedal position sensor, which on the surface sounds like a likely candidate for you problem.

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