Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 43 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering light on (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I started my car and drove to a local 7-11 on my way to work and could not turn the key to shut the engine off. I proceeded to work and asked my friend to help me. After a struggle he got the key out,and 3 days later parked my car at a clients only to not be able to start the car. Read details...
My car was affected by the 2017 recall for the abs module. I was driving around a corner and hit brakes to slow a little, the abs/traction control/steering light(s) came on and my brakes locked momentarily cause me to slide. I called local dealer to have the recall performed. Read details...
Would like to know why we were never informed of the 3 recalls on our 2015 vw Gti. Started investigating after our 2015 vw passat has the bad airbags in them. Also own the Gti and we investigated to see if the bad airbags are in there too. Read details...
When in motion on any type of road after 30-40 minutes the steering wheel becomes 'heavy' and hard to turn. The power steering has failed. I had this issue 'fixed' by the dealership two years ago, but it is occurring again. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that the diagnostic trouble code for the steering lock column flashed. Pugi Volkswagen (2020 ogden Ave, downers grove, IL 60515, (630) 964-9500) was notified of the failure and cleared the code, but did not provide diagnostic testing. Read details...