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Volkswagen GTI recalls and problems

27 recalls and 1,345 owner complaints for 26 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
27
Complaints
1,345
Crashes reported
41
Fires reported
15

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Volkswagen GTI by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 GTI100000
2024 GTI2292000
2023 GTI560000
2022 GTI6290010
2021 GTI140010
2020 GTI380000
2019 GTI41790000
2018 GTI3172022
2017 GTI2521020
2016 GTI4671090
2015 GTI69721270
2014 GTI1100100
2013 GTI2341111
2012 GTI2402100
2011 GTI2550100
2010 GTI1534010
2009 GTI21675210
2008 GTI1673020
2007 GTI1774021
2006 GTI2431320
2005 GTI180000
2004 GTI170000
2003 GTI1537161
2002 GTI212420100
2001 GTI2742390
2000 GTI3452100

Most reported Volkswagen GTI problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train315
Engine309
Electrical System209
Service Brakes130
Air Bags121
Unknown or Other120
Fuel/Propulsion System95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)77
Engine and Engine Cooling62
Visibility51

All Volkswagen GTI recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-638Sep 24, 20252025Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-103Feb 19, 20252022–2024Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-480Jun 27, 20242022–2024Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-110Feb 14, 20242015–2020Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-604Aug 30, 20232019–2020Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-437Jun 21, 20232023SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-823Nov 2, 20222022–2023Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-815Oct 31, 20222019–2020TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-707Sep 21, 20222022–2023Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-542Jul 27, 20222022VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-543Jul 27, 20222016Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-514Jul 20, 20222021Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-163Mar 16, 20222022EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-615Aug 22, 20192015–2019Electrical System, SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-369Jun 1, 20182018Do not driveService Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-329May 16, 20182011–2013Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-913Dec 20, 20162009Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-647Sep 7, 20162015–2016Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-483Aug 4, 20152011–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-229Apr 17, 20152015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-028Jan 23, 20152015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-412Jul 7, 20142015SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
09V-333Aug 20, 20092009–2010Power TrainVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009.
07V-442Sep 24, 20072006–2008Exterior LightingCertain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
07V-063Feb 20, 20072000–2006Exterior LightingOn certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
05V-154Apr 19, 20052000Fuel System, GasolineOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.
04V-584Dec 16, 20042000–2002Exterior LightingOn certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen GTI?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Volkswagen GTI has the most reports (179). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen GTI have?

NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls covering Volkswagen GTI model years 2000–2025.

What are the most common Volkswagen GTI problems?

Owners report power train, engine, electrical system problems most often.