2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
3 recalls, 21 complaints - 615 TSBs
24V110000 Feb 14, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
Volkswagen 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 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehi... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-80... Read more
19V615000 Aug 22, 2019
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
18V369000 Jun 1, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
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 perfor... Read more
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contac... Read more
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Mar 4, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
I bought my car in July of 2025 and since then my car keeps derating and reducing engine power while driving down the road at 70 miles an hour. It cuts out and decreases power. I took my car to the shop twice to have them tell it needed an update. I drove away and then the car does it again. Since D... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 4, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
Copied this from a forum and it's the same thing for me. I'm editing to fit my unique situation. This is an $800 repair at my dealer for a $40 part! 5 day backorder so I'm without a vehicle. The upper radiator hose on some huge percentage of these trucks fail (mine has failed at 37500 miles). You c... Read more
VISIBILITY
Apr 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that the windshield was inspected under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V158000 (Visibility), and it was determined that the windshield had not detached so the windshield was not replaced. The contact stated that after the windshield was inspected, th... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 19, 2020
Incident date: Sep 29, 2020
6/1/20 BRAKES GOOD MEASURED 8 (IN THE GREEN) THIS IS WHEN I RECEIVED A NEW WATER PUMP (I KNOW! UNDER WARRANTY ISSUE ALSO IMO). MILAGE 25490. SEPTEMBER GOT NEW TIRES. ANTI LOCK BRAKES WENT OFF RIGHT A WAY X2. 10/10/20 TOOK CAR IN FOR 30,000 MILE CHECK AT 29,053 MILES. BRAKES MEASURED AT 3. MCKENNA SU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 10, 2020
Incident date: Mar 2, 2020
VW CORPORATION DID NOT HONOR THEIR WARRANTY ON MY 2018 VW, GTI. MY 2018 VW, GTI WAS PARKED, AND I WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER. THE SUNROOF WAS NOT HIT BY ANY DEBRIS. THE 2018 VW GTI IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY SO I TOOK THE DAMAGED VEHICLE TO OURISMAN VW OF LAURE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Mar 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A WARNING MESSAGE STATING AN OBJECT WAS IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOTHING IN FRONT OF THE VEHIC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 1, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
AN ISSUE EXISTS WHERE THE START STOP SYSTEM (S/S) CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL AT A STOP LIGHT. AT ONE POINT, THE DRIVER WAS IN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, WHICH CAUSED MY S/S TO ACTIVATE, TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. THE DRIVER UNBUCKLED HIS SEAT BELT SO HE COULD PUT SOMETHING INTO THE GLOVE B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 5, 2020
Incident date: Feb 3, 2020
ON 3 OCCASIONS THE MANUAL PARKING BRAKE HAS RELEASE FULLY WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED UPHILL ON A SIDE STREET WITH A STEEP INCLINE. TWICE THIS WAS AFTER I HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE CAR, AND ONCE WHILE IN THE CAR IT HAPPENED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE HILL-HOLDER BRAKE RELEASED. EACH TIME, THE CAR WAS IN GEA... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Oct 29, 2019
Incident date: Oct 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMELBACK VOLKSWAGEN (499 E CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85014, (602) 648-9181) WHERE IT WAS DIAG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
LOSS OF POWER CYLINDER 2 MISSFIRES LOSS OF CAM CRANK SYNCHRONIZATION AND LACK OF CAM SIGNAL EVEN AFTER REPLACING BOTH CAM SENSORS IT STILL READS 0 RPM AND HAS BECAME VERY FRUSTRATING
ENGINE
Jul 5, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
LOSS OF POWER CYLINDER 2 MISSFIRES LOSS OF CAM CRANK SYNCHRONIZATION AND LACK OF CAM SIGNAL EVEN AFTER REPLACING BOTH CAM SENSORS IT STILL READS 0 RPM AND HAS BECAME VERY FRUSTRATING
POWER TRAIN
Jun 26, 2019
Incident date: May 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ACCELERATED SLOWER THAN NORMAL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE REMAINED. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND STATED THA... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 26, 2019
Incident date: May 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ACCELERATED SLOWER THAN NORMAL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE REMAINED. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND STATED THA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
WHEN DOWN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGHLY. (ONLY IN TRAFFIC) WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3,2,1 THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR SOME REASON DECIDES TO BRAKE HARDER THAN SUPPOSED TO, MAKING THE CAR JERKY. ( REGULAR DRIVING AND COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT. ) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND IT'S THE AUTOBAHN EDITION... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
WHEN DOWN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGHLY. (ONLY IN TRAFFIC) WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3,2,1 THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR SOME REASON DECIDES TO BRAKE HARDER THAN SUPPOSED TO, MAKING THE CAR JERKY. ( REGULAR DRIVING AND COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT. ) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND IT'S THE AUTOBAHN EDITION... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
I HAVE/ HAD A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI. AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION MY CAR HAD JUST BARELY NORTH OF 7000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT AND I SAW DEER ABOUT 30-50 YARDS AWAY. I WAS GOING 25-30MPH, AS SOON AS I SAW THE DEER I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND THE VE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Jun 3, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN/STOP THE CAR AT 50 YARDS OUT GOING 30 MILES PER HOUR RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE JUNE 2018 AND ITS CURRENTLY MARCH 2019.
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 5, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
SUNROOF SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD "BOOM." I LOOKED UP TO SEE THAT THE SUNROOF WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THE TEMPERATURE WAS MILD, THERE WERE NO BUMPS ON THE ROAD, NO BRIDGES NEARBY FROM WHICH SOMETHING COULD BE THROWN, AND NO SIGN OF EXTER... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2018
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI S. WAS ACTUALLY LEAVING MY HOUSE ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE. AS I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE, DRIVING AT LIKE 10-15 MPH ON MY STREET. MY TPMS LIGHT COMES ON SAYING I HAVE LOW PRESSURE. I STOP IMMEDIATELY TO CHECK TO SEE. MY REAR DRIVER TIRE HAD A HUGE SIDEWALL B... Read more
TIRES
Nov 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2018
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI S. WAS ACTUALLY LEAVING MY HOUSE ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE. AS I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE, DRIVING AT LIKE 10-15 MPH ON MY STREET. MY TPMS LIGHT COMES ON SAYING I HAVE LOW PRESSURE. I STOP IMMEDIATELY TO CHECK TO SEE. MY REAR DRIVER TIRE HAD A HUGE SIDEWALL B... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 15, 2018
THE "FRONT ASSIST" AUTOMATIC FORWARD COLLISION WARNING AND BRAKING SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATES WHEN DRIVING, BRAKING THE CAR WHEN THERE IS NOTHING TO TRIGGER IT. (THIS IS OCCURRING EVEN ON EMPTY ROADS WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES IN SIGHT) THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS ON AN EMPTY 4-LANE SUBURBAN STREET. THERE ... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 32.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
CO2 Emissions: 320.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
615 manufacturer communications from 366 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 93 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 65 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 48 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 45 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 33 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 26 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 23 |
V171905201285571
Apr 10, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
V871808204903921
Mar 11, 2024
138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.
V871808204903921
Mar 11, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.
TT 01 19 05_6
Feb 22, 2024
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Engine Crank, No Start or No -J623- ECM Communication with DTC U0100 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
V171901201285570
Feb 22, 2024
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569
Jan 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569
Jan 25, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
TT 87 19 02_3
Jan 18, 2024
138410 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH
A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
TT 87 19 02_3
Jan 18, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
TT 91 24 01
Jan 11, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
V691901201047916
Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
V171901201285568
Nov 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285568
Nov 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VW Engine oil quality standards
V871810204370421
Nov 13, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
DC_3GSunsetUPD
Oct 31, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
3G Sunset Update
V171901201285567
Oct 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
SunroofFAQ_V2
Sep 28, 2023
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5.
VWP-23-06_V2
Sep 28, 2023
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5.
V171905201285566
Sep 28, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V271901201189425
Sep 7, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
V0018092053065_4
Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
V871808204903919
Sep 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine
SunroofFAQ
Aug 22, 2023
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions
VWP-23-06
Aug 22, 2023
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension
V171901201285565
Aug 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
TT 001601_6
Aug 3, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
V4622022067177_2
Jul 13, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake repair or replacement instruction.
V271503201607612
Jul 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
V171901201285564
Jul 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V271901201189424
Jun 28, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V2719012011894_2
Jun 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V011812201460319
Jun 27, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
V171803203720116
Jun 26, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
V371802203397511
Jun 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
V171901201285563
Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171901201285563
Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171806201781318
Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V171806201781318
Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V011615201481517
Jun 15, 2023
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V011615201481517
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V001713203384619
Jun 15, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline fuel additive
V0116132033805_8
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
V3416022034406_6
Jun 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V3416022034406_6
Jun 15, 2023
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V171901201285562
May 30, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V191701202254810
May 22, 2023
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
V9119032056716_6
May 11, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Update programming for Infotainment System Malfunctions. Updated to include additional labor operation & time units in warranty table.
TT 27 20 02_3
May 4, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.
TT 27 20 02_3
May 4, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.
V171901201285560
Apr 24, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V9119032056716_5
Apr 17, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Update Infotainment system software
V9119032056716_3
Apr 17, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Update Infotainment system software
TT 57 21 01_5
Mar 23, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KESSY Key Adaptation.
V171901201285559
Mar 21, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
V271902203397810
Mar 16, 2023
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Generator Replacement
V012302_2069588
Feb 27, 2023
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
EVAP components available separately or as an assembly.
V4016012043146_2
Feb 20, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Strut or Shock leak assessment.
VWP-23-01
Feb 6, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
V171901201285558
Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V691901201047915
Feb 2, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
V691901201047915
Feb 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
TT 72 23 01
Jan 19, 2023
220000 SEATS
Driver Seat, Memory Set procedure.
V171901201285557
Jan 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V4418012043620_6
Dec 13, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Required Alignment Submission form.
V9422022066761_2
Dec 12, 2022
118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V941901201152119
Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V171901201285556
Dec 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V271901201189422
Dec 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
WLA-22-15
Nov 16, 2022
263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
ACC Calibration Process
V871810204370417
Nov 10, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V871810204370417
Nov 10, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V871808204903917
Nov 9, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include additional model year applicability and front bumper R & I clarification.
V871808204903917
Nov 9, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include additional model year applicability and front bumper R & I clarification.
V0019042054866_6
Nov 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates. Bulletin updated to include additional certificate information.
V171901201285555
Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V0019042054866_5
Oct 24, 2022
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates. Bulletin updated to include additional model year applicability.
V171901201285554
Oct 18, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
TT 27 20 02_2
Oct 13, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Battery adaptation when battery labels are missing. Update to model year applicability.
V0017062033708_8
Sep 6, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
V171901201285553
Aug 30, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V3416022034406_5
Aug 25, 2022
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
CT_batt_charger
Aug 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
TT 87 19 02_2
Aug 11, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V171901201285551
Aug 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285551
Aug 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285550
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171806201781317
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil consumption measurement.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
V461901201024529
Jun 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking. Update to include model year and worksheet.
V011812201460318
Jun 22, 2022
119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V011812201460318
Jun 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V4622022067177_1
Jun 22, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake repair or replace worksheet.
V4622022067177_1
Jun 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Brake repair or replace worksheet.
V461901201024529
Jun 22, 2022
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking. Update to include model year and worksheet.
V461902201517331
Jun 22, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
VWP-22-06_V2
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility
VWP-22-06_V2
Jun 21, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility
V011615201481514
Jun 15, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN GTI across all model years (1985, 2025).
83
Total Recalls
1,949
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
67
Reported Crashes
26
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN GTI - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 40 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 11 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 56 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 288 | View |
| 2018 (current) | 3 | 21 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 57 | 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 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 3 | View |