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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

2000–2019

Total recalls
24
Worst year
2019

4 recalls

Cleanest year
2014

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

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.