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Volkswagen GTI safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Volkswagen GTI, across all model years. Model hub.
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Recalls
7
Investigations opened
7
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2025 gti

    Recall 25V638000

    In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 25V103000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2023 gti

    Recall 25V103000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2024 gti

    Recall 25V103000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Investigation closed2015 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  6. Investigation closed2016 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  7. Investigation closed2017 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  8. Investigation closed2018 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  9. Investigation closed2019 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  10. Investigation closed2020 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  11. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 24V480000

    A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  12. Recall2023 gti

    Recall 24V480000

    A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  13. Recall2024 gti

    Recall 24V480000

    A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  14. Recall2015 gti

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  15. Recall2016 gti

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  16. Recall2017 gti

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  17. Recall2018 gti

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  18. Recall2019 gti

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  19. Recall2020 gti

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  20. Investigation opened2015 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  21. Investigation opened2016 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  22. Investigation opened2017 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  23. Investigation opened2018 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  24. Investigation opened2019 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  25. Investigation opened2020 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  26. Recall2019 gti

    Recall 23V604000

    Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  27. Recall2020 gti

    Recall 23V604000

    Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  28. Recall2023 gti

    Recall 23V437000

    Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  29. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 22V823000

    An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  30. Recall2023 gti

    Recall 22V823000

    An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2019 gti

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  32. Recall2020 gti

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  33. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 22V707000

    A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.

  34. Recall2023 gti

    Recall 22V707000

    A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.

  35. Recall2016 gti

    Recall 22V543000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

  36. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 22V542000

    A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.

  37. Recall2021 gti

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  38. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 22V163000

    A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  39. Investigation closed2019 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation DP19003

    Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission

  40. Investigation opened2019 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation DP19003

    Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission

  41. Recall2015 gti

    Recall 19V615000

    Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  42. Recall2016 gti

    Recall 19V615000

    Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  43. Recall2017 gti

    Recall 19V615000

    Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  44. Recall2018 gti

    Recall 19V615000

    Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  45. Recall2019 gti

    Recall 19V615000

    Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  46. Do not drive2018 gti

    Do-not-drive recall 18V369000

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  47. Recall2015 gti

    Recall 16V647000

    As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  48. Recall2016 gti

    Recall 16V647000

    As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  49. Recall2015 gti

    Recall 15V229000

    If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  50. Recall2015 gti

    Recall 15V028000

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

  51. Recall2015 gti

    Recall 14V412000

    A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.