There has been 1 safety recall for the Volkswagen GLI. 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 GLI.
The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Volkswagen GLI, 1990 Volkswagen GTI, 1991 Volkswagen GTI, 1992 Volkswagen GTI, 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 1990 Volkswagen Passat, 1991 Volkswagen Passat, 1992 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 15, 1992 | Vehicle Speed Control | 12,650 |