1986 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
3 recalls — 2 complaints
92V050000 Apr 14, 1992
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
86V149000 Nov 7, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CARS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
86V029000 Feb 20, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 27, 1995
THE SHOCK TOWERS ARE COMPLETELY BROKEN. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 14, 1995
Incident date: Aug 20, 1995
THE STEERING COLUMN SLIPPED OUT OF THE SLEEVE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
VOLKSWAGEN GTI — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN GTI across all model years (1985–2025).
83
Total Recalls
1,934
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
66
Reported Crashes
23
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN GTI — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 40 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 11 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 47 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 287 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 21 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 54 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 84 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 123 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 52 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 65 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 68 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 295 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 76 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 57 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 141 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 97 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 58 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 28 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 2 | 3 | View |