NHTSA Safety Recalls
Volkswagen Gti Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 12 model years (2000–2019) the Volkswagen Gti has 24 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2019 with 4; the cleanest is 2014 with 1.
- Model years
- 12
- Total recalls
- 24
- Worst year
- 2019
- Cleanest year
- 2014
2000–2019
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Gti | 4 | |
| 2018 Volkswagen Gti | 3 | |
| 2014 Volkswagen Gti | 1 | |
| 2013 Volkswagen Gti | 2 | |
| 2012 Volkswagen Gti | 2 | |
| 2011 Volkswagen Gti | 2 | |
| 2010 Volkswagen Gti | 1 | |
| 2009 Volkswagen Gti | 2 | |
| 2008 Volkswagen Gti | 1 | |
| 2007 Volkswagen Gti | 1 | |
| 2001 Volkswagen Gti | 2 | |
| 2000 Volkswagen Gti | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Volkswagen Gti
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL4
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.