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2021 VOLKSWAGEN GLI

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 18 TSBs

22V514000 Jul 20, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
43,091 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Mar 3, 2022
Incident date: Sep 1, 2021
I bought a 2021 VW Jetta GLI in June 2021. There was a recall notice issued in August regarding issues with the front airbag not deploying and/or unexpectedly deploying. I took the car to VW of Kearny Mesa in San Diego, CA, in September 2021. They made the appointment, then when I was at the dealers... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 25, 2021
Incident date: Jul 12, 2021
Sunroof exploded. Glass inside the car as well as outside. Had I been driving, flying debris would have been an issue. Video confirms that the sunroof blew up on its own.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN GLI

18 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION2
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL2
140000 AIR BAGS1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
V171901201285562 May 30, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560 Apr 24, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V941901201152119 Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V271901201189422 Dec 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V9122012067083_4 Jul 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In-car WIFI inop or malfunctioning. Updated to include additional labor operation number to warranty table.
A002155201173212 Dec 15, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
Airbag Jan 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues.
VOS1603 Jan 20, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Release Notes Supplement.
VOS1603 Jan 20, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Release Notes Supplement.
VOS1602 Jan 19, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
VOS1602 Jan 19, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
VOS1601 Jan 5, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
VOS1601 Jan 5, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
VWM1407 Nov 10, 2014
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines.
VWM1402 Jun 25, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
VWM1402 Jun 25, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
VWM1403 Jun 25, 2014
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
VWM1403 Jun 25, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer

VOLKSWAGEN GLI — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN GLI across all model years (1990–2021).

2 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN GLI — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 (current) 1 2
2009 0 19 View
2008 0 1 View
1990 1 1 View

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