2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

6 recalls — 47 complaints — 267 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Volkswagen 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 the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe... Read more

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.

8,237 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Volkswagen 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 deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto... Read more

Consequence

A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.

84,432 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Description

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 fu... Read more

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and... Read more

2,607 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.

8,038 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 Sta... Read more

Consequence

A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.

2,238 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ENGINE

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800... Read more

4,269 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

47 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
SERVICE BRAKES	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
STEERING	4
POWER TRAIN	3
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	2
SEAT BELTS	2

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

- Recurring intermittent failure of the backup camera on this vehicle. The camera intermittently turns off while vehicle is in Reverse. - This has occurred numerous times while the vehicle was moving and in the presence of pedestrians and other vehicles creating a hazardous driving situation due to... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

Vehicle had recall for L87 engine performed, resulting in a change to 0W-40 motor oil and a new fill cap. Approximately one week later, the engine failed completely, with evidence of significant bearing wear in the used oil analysis I had performed. The engine has since been replaced under warranty.... Read more

Incident date: Oct 23, 2025

2020 Nissan Altima involved in a 3 car collision. Altima was rear ended by a vehicle travelling approximately 50 MPH and forced Altima to rear end the vehicle in front of it. Vehicle is a total loss. No air bags deployed.

Crash

Incident date: Oct 23, 2025

At random times, sometimes at first start, sometimes after its parked and started again, vehicle alerts to below errors: Travel Assist is currently not available Park Distance Control Rear Traffic Alert is currently not available VW has replaced one steering wheel and did some software adjustments ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 23, 2025

Incident date: Sep 28, 2022

Power steering rack and pinion failure on 2017 Toyota Tundra Limited. Leak and Popping clunk noise when turning steering wheel . Potential for steering loss and accident.

Incident date: Sep 28, 2022

Transmission slipping in multiple gears, and early shift shudder. Random acceleration in low gear shift point

Incident date: Sep 28, 2022

1) Yes, the Travel Assist warning light comes on and says, "Trave Assist is currently not available." It then clears the warning and flashing again repetitively and loudly while driving blocking the instrument cluster and distracting the driver. This warning indicator is not accurate as the travel a... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2025

My car is at 119,000 miles and 2019 ford fusion. I was driving on a local street when my cars warning popped up with a notice that my cars coolant was overheated. I immediately pulled over and turned off the car. My cars coolant tank was completely depleted. The problem was determined to be a coolan... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

Car completely shut off while saying the electrical hybrid system needed to be serviced. Car turned back on and light was off. Check engine light going on and off as well. When going lower speeds the cars rpms rev all the way up, almost to the red, and while your pressing the gas doesn’t move but ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The flash... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

On June 26, 2025, around 9:30 AM, I was driving my Tacoma on the highway at approximately 70 mph when the truck suddenly lost power. I was in the center lane and nearly got hit as I tried to exit the highway. After exiting, the engine warning light came on, and the truck eventually stalled. I was ab... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2025

Coolant is leaking into the cylinders, causing misfire. Per this document that you guys posted: "Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12", this is a known manufacturing defect in the engines that are in the model of car that I am driving currently. This is a safety issue and an environmental issue. Cool... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

Started car to leave from work and as I drove out of parking lot, every warning light came flashing on and car would not accelerate over 20mph and kept fluctuating the speed up to 20..luckily not too far from dealer and drove straight there. They say it looks like Throttle Body needs to be replaces... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

Bought RV new 4-27-2022, on Nov. 18, 2024 with 27,028 miles RAM dealer discovered l/rear NEXEN factory installed tire had failed due to tread separation.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH while exiting the freeway and making a sharp right turn the steering malfunctioned causing the vehicle to drift to the left and off the road before crashing into a directional sign. The contact indicated ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

Ice and snow packs in the underbody of the truck. Specifically, over the exposed cable that moves a few inches to transition the truck to park (for ram trucks with rotary knob for shifter) Ice builds up on exposed cable and prevents truck from safely shifting into park causing error messages and r... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to make a left turn and noticed that the travel assist feature became inoperable. The contact stated that the Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist inadvertently became inop... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2024

The Electronic Parking Brake turned on after putting vehicle in PARK. Could this brake have been applied while driving? If so, there could have been multiple fatalities or serious injuries. I did find some text on how there was a lawsuit going on about this.

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

The grid warning light is coming on and telling me to stop the car. When this occurs the car will lose power and the brakes will start making a grinding noise. My safety was at risk when I was driving on [XXX], Chula Vista, California by Southwestern Community College approaching behind cars at a ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

Upon getting a recall done for the OSS downshift my truck has been acting up. While in motion at about 40 mph yesterday my truck automatically downshifted into 1st gear. My tires skid and it jerked me really hard. I though I had hit something. If someone was behind me at that moment or I was going f... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

Incident date: Sep 24, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of the vehicle was violently shaking, making the vehicle difficult to control. There was no warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the power steering failed without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal and turned the vehicle off. After waiting for a while, the contact restarted the vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2024

Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. It is worse when temperatures are warm ou... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2024

Shift To Park displays in instrument panel when car is in Park. From my research this has been happening on GM cars since 2018, why is there no recall on this issue? People pay to get this replaced and then it happens again because GM has a "potential" fix, they are not even sure which part is ca... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2024

Charge port didn't allow to latch the charge cable. So the car lost the ability to be charged. This failure first time happened in December 2023. A mobile service technician visited my home to look into it. He checked and was able to restore the working of latch again. He didn't replace any part. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

My car has been having this issue since it was purchased in 2018. An alert appears on the screen which says, "Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault/Service is Required." I had the car serviced four times by Tesla under warranty. It has now appeared a fifth time and Tesla says the airbags nee... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

While driving at low speed through neighborhood streets, the front sunroof exploded out of nowhere. Safety was put at risk because of tempered glass falling on driver and passengers. Luckily the shade was closed. Has not yet been inspected by anyone. No warnings of the failure. Kia said they would n... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

Seatbelt pretensioner exploded while driving at 5mph with no collision (exploded for no reason). Caused immediate retraction of seatbelt which caused chest trauma and knocked the wind out of me. Loud explosion in confined space caused ringing ears. Given that I had no idea there were explosives i... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

In March of 2023, I brought my car into service at my local dealer regarding random SOS and assistive cruise control errors that were causing my cruise control to randomly disengage, which caused multiple safety incidents where the cruise control would cause me to nearly hit the car in front of me o... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2024

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Incident date: Jun 1, 2024

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Incident date: Jun 1, 2024

Incident date: Apr 14, 2024

My dad purchased my truck from the church secretary where he attended in March of 2015. At the time of purchase it only had 66,000 miles on it. The secretary’s father owned it and used it from new until 6 months before we purchased it and only used it to help feed his cows. 1. Window washer moto... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while his wife was driving 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle then stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnos... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2022

i have a push start and sometimes the car will not start. you then wait a min or so and try again and it will work. You push the button and the car does not start. then you turn off the accs then wait and push the button again and it will start.

Incident date: Aug 8, 2022

I purchased the vehicle base in March of 2022. The SOS, Travel and Parking assist warning lights started coming on in August 2022. I took it in for service. They kept the car for a couple of days because they didn't know how to fix the issue. Finally they were told by VW to replace the steering whee... Read more

Incident date: Jun 13, 2022

Factory radiator came loose while driving causing the radiator to fall towards engine block. Lower radiator hose was cut by the crank or ac pulley causing all the coolant drain out. Dealer is replacing the radiator hose, but is not addressing the radiator falling out of place. Car had 6,900 miles w... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2022

After 3500 miles my radiator came loose and pushed a lower coolant hose into the alternator belt, chewed through the hose and all the coolant leaked out. Now my car is sitting at a dealer lot awaiting the replacement hose which is on back order in the entire country with no ETA. After this incident... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2022 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)	24.0	34.0	28.0	Regular	$2,400
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM7) (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	34.0	28.0	Regular	$2,400

CO2 Emissions: 319.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

267 manufacturer communications from 191 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	31
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	27
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	26
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	12
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
160000 STRUCTURE	10
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	9

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Hardware-related deviation of the sensor mat ("hands on detection") in the steering wheel and software-related deviation in the steering wheel touch detection control module -J1158-.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW Engine oil quality standards

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears c

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

350000 EQUIPMENT

Various Issues with heated steering wheel

010000 STEERING

Various Issues with heated steering wheel

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.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.

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

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

VW Engine oil quality standards

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Remote Key testing & replacement.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Remote Key testing & replacement.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender) loose

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

VW Engine oil quality standards

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW Engine oil quality standards

138410 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

118100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:CONTROL MODULE

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VW Engine oil quality standards

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW Engine oil quality standards

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

160000 STRUCTURE

On Golf vehicles of a limited production period, there may be insufficient cavity sealing of the door seam area. This may cause corrosion of the doors over time. Updated repair, claiming, and part information.

160000 STRUCTURE

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Various driver assist features do not work or are able to be switched on.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Various driver assist features do not work or are able to be switched on.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

VW Engine oil quality standards

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

The error detection of a stuck open secondary air valve is deficient above an altitude of 6560 ft. (2000m).

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

The error detection of a stuck open secondary air valve is deficient above an altitude of 6560 ft. (2000m).

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

MIB infotainment system recovery for unresponsive condition.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamp rubber lip seal repair.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Headlamp rubber lip seal repair.

160000 STRUCTURE

On Golf vehicles of a limited production period, there may be insufficient cavity sealing of the door seam area. This may cause corrosion of the doors over time.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

On Golf vehicles of a limited production period, there may be insufficient cavity sealing of the door seam area. This may cause corrosion of the doors over time.

160000 STRUCTURE

On Golf vehicles of a limited production period, there may be insufficient cavity sealing of the door seam area. This may cause corrosion of the doors over time.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

On Golf vehicles of a limited production period, there may be insufficient cavity sealing of the door seam area. This may cause corrosion of the doors over time.

114800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW Engine oil quality standards

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Travel Assist Not Available. TB updated to correct metadata PR Codes

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Hardware-related deviation of the sensor mat ("hands on detection") in the steering wheel and software-related deviation in the steering wheel touch detection control module -J1158-.

010000 STEERING

Hardware-related deviation of the sensor mat ("hands on detection") in the steering wheel and software-related deviation in the steering wheel touch detection control module -J1158-.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake repair or replacement instruction.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program for specific cars.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Gasoline fuel additive

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Notifying customers they can take advantage of complimentary safe and secure after their complimentary software update

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Software Version Management update for Vehicle Electrical System Control Module that may stay in bus silence (sleep) during very hot/summer outside temperatures.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software Version Management update for Vehicle Electrical System Control Module that may stay in bus silence (sleep) during very hot/summer outside temperatures.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update programming in ECM for erroneous fault codes.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0322 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise f

220000 SEATS

150000 SEAT BELTS

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P04F0 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory N

150000 SEAT BELTS

220000 SEATS

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

150000 SEAT BELTS

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

220000 SEATS

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/

220000 SEATS

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Various driver assist systems do not work or cannot be switched on due to software related deviation in steering wheel touch detection control module -J1158-

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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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

1,934 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

66 Reported Crashes

23 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 (current)	6	47
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	3	2	View
1985	2	3	View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
JETTA	249	14,075	View
GOLF	190	2,084	View
PASSAT	185	10,492	View
BEETLE	157	3,629	View
ID.4	115	1,606	View
ATLAS	101	2,700	View
TIGUAN	78	3,173	View
ATLAS CROSS SPORT	73	701	View

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Public Health

2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy — 2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Most Affected Components

VOLKSWAGEN GTI — All Years Overview

VOLKSWAGEN GTI — Year by Year

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