Seats Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 9 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Volkswagen GTI


Recently reported Seats problems of Volkswagen GTI

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...

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 Front Seat Recliner problem

Consumer was driving at 5 mph and struck a pot hole and side door air bags deployed. Also, side window malfunctioned, and seat recliner broke.   Read details...




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