Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 37 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While adjusting steering column , the high beams turn on and wiper & washer fluid turn on . . . Can not turn off until steering column is readjusted . . . . Read details...
The 3rd brake light has failed to work and while there is power to the power module there is no way to access the led brake light panel without removing the rear spoiler and replacing it with a new one with a cost of $500 to change the light for inspection. Read details...
Rear brake light switch failed causing all rear brake lights to fail. This caused extreme danger as it can easily cause a rear-end collision. Part seems to be recognized as failure-prone since other owners also have reported failures. Read details...
The rpms only go to 4000 the headlights are constantly blown, one of the fans does not work . . . . There are a lot of electrical problems, the mass air intake flow issues with that there�s just a lot of issues. Read details...
The 2008 vw Gti uses the headlights as running lights. When the car is started and the parking brake is released the headlights turn on. This occurs regardless of the position of the headlight switch. This causes a hazard as at night the driver is likely to start the car and proceed to drive. Read details...