There have been 24 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 rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Volkswagen GTI, 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2024 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2024 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI, 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2024 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2023 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 golf r a8 and golf gti vehicles. the strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron, 2022 Audi RS3, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI, 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2022 Volkswagen Id.4, 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 2017 Volkswagen GTI, 2018 Volkswagen GTI, 2019 Volkswagen GTI, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018 Volkswagen Jetta |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 19, 2025 | Back Over Prevention:software | 8,237 |
| Jun. 27, 2024 | Back Over Prevention:software | 84,432 |
| Jun. 21, 2023 | Suspension:front:macpherson Strut | 59 |
| Nov. 2, 2022 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2,585 |
| Mar. 16, 2022 | Engine | 4,269 |
| Aug. 22, 2019 | Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device | 679,027 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
| 2023 Volkswagen GTI | 4 |
| 2022 Volkswagen GTI | 4 |
| 2019 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
| 2018 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
| 2017 Volkswagen GTI | 1 |
| 2016 Volkswagen GTI | 2 |
| 2015 Volkswagen GTI | 5 |
| 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 |