Seats Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (one problem).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Volkswagen GTI

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Heater/cooler problems
3
Seats problems
1

Recently reported Seats problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

In my 2001 Gti glx vr6 the drivers side heated seat, heats up so much that it burns my legs, actual red burn marks! even if turned down to the lowest setting the seat will burn me. I know in my friends 2002 jetta they had their heater in the seat replaced by vw for the same issue free of charge.   Read details...

The Seats problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that the heated front passenger seat caught fire and burned through the passengers jacket. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected or repaired.   Read details...


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