There have been 18 safety recalls for the Volkswagen GTI. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen GTI.
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Audi A3, 2009 Volkswagen EOS, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2009 Volkswagen GTI, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit |
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Recall Summary:
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.... Details of this recall
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As fuel accumulates in the evap system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI |
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
Recall Summary:
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. ... Details of this recall
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A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Volkswagen CC, 2011 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Volkswagen CC, 2013 Volkswagen CC, 2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010 Volkswagen EOS, 2011 Volkswagen EOS, 2012 Volkswagen EOS, 2013 Volkswagen EOS, 2011 Volkswagen Golf, 2012 Volkswagen Golf, 2013 Volkswagen Golf, 2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2011 Volkswagen GTI, 2012 Volkswagen GTI, 2013 Volkswagen GTI, 2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan |
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Recall Summary:
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.... Details of this recall
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If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Audi A3, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI |
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Recall Summary:
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.... Details of this recall
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A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2015 Volkswagen Passat |
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
Recall Summary:
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 ... Details of this recall
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A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI |
Component: STEERING |
Recall Summary:
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. ... Details of this recall
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Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
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Dec. 20, 2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 135,683 |
Sep. 7, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 110,042 |
Aug. 4, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal | 415,825 |
Apr. 17, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 6,205 |
Jan. 23, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 44,658 |
Jul. 7, 2014 | Steering | 2,001 |
Aug. 20, 2009 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 16,000 |
Sep. 24, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 340,000 |
Feb. 20, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 1,002,000 |
Apr. 19, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 30,708 |
Dec. 16, 2004 | Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch | 410,000 |
Aug. 17, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 153,000 |
Jul. 16, 1998 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 238,000 |
Sep. 15, 1992 | Vehicle Speed Control | 12,650 |
Apr. 14, 1992 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 650,000 |
May. 8, 1987 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 10,000 |
Nov. 7, 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 23,000 |
Feb. 20, 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 77,000 |
Model | # Recalls |
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2016 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2015 Volkswagen GTI | 4 |
2014 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2013 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2012 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2011 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2010 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2009 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
2008 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2007 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2006 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
2005 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2004 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2003 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
2002 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
2001 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
2000 Volkswagen GTI | 3 |
1999 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
1996 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
1995 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
1994 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
1993 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
1992 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
1991 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
1990 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
1989 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
1988 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
1987 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
1986 Volkswagen GTI | 3 |
1985 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |