Volkswagen GTI problems by model year

Every Volkswagen GTI model year

Volkswagen GTI recalls

• Recall 25V638000Sep 24, 20251,042 vehiclesModel years 2025

  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.

• Recall 25V103000Feb 19, 20258,237 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 24V480000Jun 27, 202484,432 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

  Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

• Recall 24V110000Feb 14, 2024261,257 vehiclesModel years 2015–2020

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

• Recall 23V604000Aug 30, 202362,538 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 23V437000Jun 21, 202359 vehiclesModel years 2023

  Risk: Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V823000Nov 2, 20222,607 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V815000Oct 31, 2022296,044 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V707000Sep 21, 20228,038 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

  Risk: A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.

• Recall 22V542000Jul 27, 20222,238 vehiclesModel years 2022

  Risk: A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 22V543000Jul 27, 20221,216 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

• Recall 22V514000Jul 20, 202243,091 vehiclesModel years 2021

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V163000Mar 16, 20224,269 vehiclesModel years 2022

  Risk: A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

• Recall 19V615000Aug 22, 2019679,027 vehiclesModel years 2015–2019

  Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

• Recall 18V369000Jun 1, 201810,225 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2018

  Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V329000May 16, 2018252 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

  Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

• Recall 16V913000Dec 20, 2016135,683 vehiclesModel years 2009

  Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 16V647000Sep 7, 2016110,042 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

  Risk: As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

• Recall 15V483000Aug 4, 2015415,825 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

  Risk: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 15V229000Apr 17, 20156,205 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 15V028000Jan 23, 201544,658 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

• Recall 14V412000Jul 7, 20142,001 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology