Volkswagen GTI recalls
NHTSA's records list 17 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen GTI since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2009, 2011-2013, 2015-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 24, 2025. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
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2025 Volkswagen GTI recalls 1
- Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
Component: seat belts. 1,042 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Volkswagen GTI recalls 2
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 8,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 84,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Volkswagen GTI recalls 5
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 8,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 84,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Deformation of the Strut Mount
Component: suspension. 59 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 2,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Incorrectly Attached to Intercooler
Component: engine and engine cooling. 8,038 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Volkswagen GTI recalls 6
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 8,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 84,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 2,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Incorrectly Attached to Intercooler
Component: engine and engine cooling. 8,038 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 2,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt
Component: engine. 4,269 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Volkswagen GTI recalls 1
- Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 43,091 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Volkswagen GTI recalls 3
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch May Fail
Component: electrical system. 62,538 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Volkswagen GTI recalls 4
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch May Fail
Component: electrical system. 62,538 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Volkswagen GTI recalls 3
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 10,225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Volkswagen GTI recalls 2
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Volkswagen GTI recalls 3
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 1,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Volkswagen GTI recalls 2
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Volkswagen GTI recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Volkswagen GTI recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Volkswagen GTI recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Volkswagen GTI recalls 1
- ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 135,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.