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VW GTI RECALLS - (94 Recalls Found)

Since 1972, VW has issued a total of 1397 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 94 have been for the VW GTI starting in 1986. This accounts for approximately 2.4% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The GTI accounts for about 6.7% of all the VW recalls issued since 1972. Compared to other car manufacturers, VW ranks #15 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.

Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the VW GTI or VW itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.

Find your VW GTI listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired VW GTI to view the complete recall details. Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Most Recalled Components

2023 Recalls ↓

2023 VW GTI Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Problem: Volkswagen 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, which can result in a damaged coolant hose. Recall Details - 9/21/2022

2023 VW GTI Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

2023 VW GTI Recall - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Problem: Volkswagen 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. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Recall Details - 11/2/2022

2023 VW GTI Recall - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

2022 Recalls ↓

2022 VW GTI Recall - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

2022 VW GTI Recall - ENGINE

Problem: Volkswagen 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 loosen the engine design cover. Recall Details - 3/16/2022

2022 VW GTI Recall - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Problem: Volkswagen 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 inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Recall Details - 7/27/2022

2022 VW GTI Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

2021 Recalls ↓

2021 VW GTI Recall - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Problem: Volkswagen 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 Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Recall Details - 7/20/2022

2021 VW GTI Recall - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

2020 Recalls ↓

2020 VW GTI Recall - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Problem: Volkswagen 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 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." Recall Details - 10/31/2022

2020 VW GTI Recall - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

2019 Recalls ↓

2019 VW GTI Recall - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

2019 VW GTI Recall - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Problem: Volkswagen 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 and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park." Recall Details - 8/22/2019

2019 VW GTI Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

2018 Recalls ↓

2018 VW GTI Recall - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

2018 VW GTI Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

2018 VW GTI Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Problem: Volkswagen 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 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. Recall Details - 6/1/2018

2017 Recalls ↓

2017 VW GTI Recall - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

2017 VW GTI Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

2016 Recalls ↓

2016 VW GTI Recall - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

2016 VW GTI Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

2016 VW GTI Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Problem: Volkswagen 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 problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. Recall Details - 9/7/2016

2016 VW GTI Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2016 VW GTI Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: Volkswagen 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, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. Recall Details - 7/27/2022

2015 Recalls ↓

2015 VW GTI Recall - STEERING

Problem: Volkswagen 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, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle. Recall Details - 7/7/2014

2015 VW GTI Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Problem: Volkswagen 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 manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Recall Details - 1/23/2015

2015 VW GTI Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Problem: Volkswagen 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 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. Recall Details - 4/17/2015

2015 VW GTI Recall - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

2015 VW GTI Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

2015 VW GTI Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

2015 VW GTI Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2014 Recalls ↓

2014 VW GTI Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Problem: Volkswagen 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 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag. Recall Details - 8/4/2015

2013 Recalls ↓

2013 VW GTI Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem: Volkswagen 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 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. Recall Details - 5/16/2018

2013 VW GTI Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2012 Recalls ↓

2012 VW GTI Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2012 VW GTI Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2011 Recalls ↓

2011 VW GTI Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2011 VW GTI Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2010 Recalls ↓

2010 VW GTI Recall - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Problem: VOLKSWAGEN 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 DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES. Recall Details - 8/20/2009

2009 Recalls ↓

2009 VW GTI Recall - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2009 VW GTI Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Problem: Volkswagen 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 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. Recall Details - 12/20/2016

2009 VW GTI Recall - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

2008 Recalls ↓

2008 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Problem: CERTAIN 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 HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW. Recall Details - 9/24/2007

2007 Recalls ↓

2007 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

2006 Recalls ↓

2006 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. Recall Details - 2/20/2007

2002 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

2002 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: ON 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 SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS. Recall Details - 12/16/2004

2001 Recalls ↓

2001 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

2001 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

2000 Recalls ↓

2000 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

2000 VW GTI Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Problem: ON 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. Recall Details - 4/19/2005

2000 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

1999 Recalls ↓

1999 VW GTI Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

1999 VW GTI Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

1996 Recalls ↓

1996 VW GTI Recall - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Problem: VEHICLE 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. Recall Details - 7/16/1998

1995 Recalls ↓

1995 VW GTI Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: VEHICLE 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 THE FUEL TANK. Recall Details - 8/17/1998

1995 VW GTI Recall - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

1994 Recalls ↓

1994 VW GTI Recall - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

1994 VW GTI Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1993 Recalls ↓

1993 VW GTI Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1993 VW GTI Recall - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

1992 Recalls ↓

1992 VW GTI Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE. Recall Details - 9/15/1992

1991 Recalls ↓

1991 VW GTI Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE. Recall Details - 9/15/1992

1990 Recalls ↓

1990 VW GTI Recall - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Problem: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Recall Details - 4/14/1992

1990 VW GTI Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE. Recall Details - 9/15/1992

1989 Recalls ↓

1989 VW GTI Recall - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Problem: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Recall Details - 4/14/1992

1988 Recalls ↓

1988 VW GTI Recall - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Problem: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Recall Details - 4/14/1992

1987 Recalls ↓

1987 VW GTI Recall - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Problem: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Recall Details - 4/14/1992

1987 VW GTI Recall - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Problem: THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED. Recall Details - 5/8/1987

1986 Recalls ↓

1986 VW GTI Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall Details - 2/20/1986