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Volkswagen Gti

1,949 federal complaints across 36 model years (1985-2026) ยท 34 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Volkswagen Gti. Hover a bar for the count.

1985
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2009 Volkswagen Gti - 295 complaints
  2. 2019 Volkswagen Gti - 288 complaints
  3. 2002 Volkswagen Gti - 141 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2012 Volkswagen Gti - 52 complaints
  2. 2022 Volkswagen Gti - 56 complaints
  3. 2006 Volkswagen Gti - 57 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
384
Power train
317
Electrical system
223
Brakes
158
Fuel system
147
Air bags
124

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Volkswagen Gti00
2025 Volkswagen Gti01
2024 Volkswagen Gti402
2023 Volkswagen Gti115
2022 Volkswagen Gti566
2021 Volkswagen Gti81
2020 Volkswagen Gti103
2019 Volkswagen Gti2884
2018 Volkswagen Gti213
2017 Volkswagen Gti572
2016 Volkswagen Gti844
2015 Volkswagen Gti1236
2014 Volkswagen Gti181
2013 Volkswagen Gti422
2012 Volkswagen Gti522
2011 Volkswagen Gti662
2010 Volkswagen Gti681
2009 Volkswagen Gti2952
2008 Volkswagen Gti761
2007 Volkswagen Gti1021
2006 Volkswagen Gti572
2005 Volkswagen Gti121
2004 Volkswagen Gti131
2003 Volkswagen Gti721
2002 Volkswagen Gti1412
2001 Volkswagen Gti972
2000 Volkswagen Gti583
1999 Volkswagen Gti112
1998 Volkswagen Gti120
1997 Volkswagen Gti120
1996 Volkswagen Gti111
1995 Volkswagen Gti282
1991 Volkswagen Gti11
1987 Volkswagen Gti22
1986 Volkswagen Gti23
1985 Volkswagen Gti32

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
25V6380002025Seat BeltsVolkswagen 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
25V1030002022-2024Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in th
24V4800002022-2024Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or
24V1100002015-2020Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Gol
23V6040002019-2020Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional i
23V4370002023SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the s
22V8230002022-2023Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles
22V8150002019-2020TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020
22V7070002022-2023Engine And Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler,
22V5430002016Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Gol
22V5420002022VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be i
22V5140002021EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross
22V1630002022EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may
19V6150002015-2019SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen
18V369000DO NOT DRIVE2018Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 veh
18V3290002011-2013Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 20
16V9130002009Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 v
16V6470002015-2016Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a pr
15V4830002011-2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-
15V2290002015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufac
15V0280002015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles
14V4120002015SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles,
09V3330002009-2010Power TrainVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIREC
07V4420002006-2008Exterior LightingCERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT
07V0630001999-2006Exterior LightingON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
05V1540001999-2000Fuel 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
04V5840002000-2002Exterior 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 SWI
98V1950001993-1995Service Brakes, HydraulicVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST
98V1600001993-1996Latches/Locks/LinkagesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH
92V1310001990-1992Vehicle Speed ControlTHE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.