2025 Volkswagen GTI recalls and problems
The 2025 Volkswagen GTI has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2025 Volkswagen GTI vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2025 Volkswagen GTI recalls
Recall 25V-638: Seat Belts
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagenâs number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Volkswagen GTI: 25V-638 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.