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2023 Volkswagen GTI

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
28
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2023 Volkswagen GTI

5 recalls
6 complaints
28 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
6
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 22V707000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.

  • 22V823000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  • 23V437000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.

  • 24V480000high

    Backup camera software issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  • 25V103000high

    Backup camera software issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consumer complaints

6 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

6
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE2
  • OTHER2
  • BRAKES1
  • FUEL SYSTEM1

Normal Range

6 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)2
miscellaneous issues2
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S7)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

24

City

34

Hwy

28

Comb

Annual cost
$2,150
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V103000

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

  2. Recall

    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.

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V437000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 22V823000

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

  5. Recall

    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.