Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. I was driving on a residential road and heard a loud "boom. " I looked up to see that the sunroof was completely shattered. The temperature was mild, there were no bumps on the road, no bridges nearby from which something could be thrown, and no sign of external impact to cause the breakage.
The "front assist" automatic forward collision warning and braking system randomly activates when driving, braking the car when there is nothing to trigger it. (this is occurring even on empty roads with no other vehicles in sight) the last occurrence was on an empty 4-lane suburban street. There were no other cars on the road. I was in the middle of a gentle curve in the road when the warning sound activated and the car braked.