Volkswagen GTI safety timeline
- 37
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations opened
- 7
- Investigations closed
- Recall2025 gti
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.
- Recall2022 gti
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 gti
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 gti
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2016 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2017 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2018 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2019 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2020 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Recall2022 gti
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.
- Recall2023 gti
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.
- Recall2024 gti
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.
- Recall2015 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened2015 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2016 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2017 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2018 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2019 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2020 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Recall2019 gti
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 gti
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 gti
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 gti
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 gti
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 gti
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 gti
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 gti
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.
- Recall2023 gti
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.
- Recall2016 gti
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.
- Recall2022 gti
A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 gti
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 gti
A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Investigation closed2019 gti
NHTSA closed investigation DP19003
Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission
- Investigation opened2019 gti
NHTSA opened investigation DP19003
Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission
- Recall2015 gti
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.
- Recall2016 gti
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.
- Recall2017 gti
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.
- Recall2018 gti
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.
- Recall2019 gti
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.
- Do not drive2018 gti
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 gti
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.
- Recall2016 gti
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.
- Recall2015 gti
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.
- Recall2015 gti
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
- Recall2015 gti
A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.