Volkswagen GTI recalls
27 safety recalls for the Volkswagen GTI (model years 2000–2025), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Volkswagen GTI recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | 25V638 | 2025 Audi A5 & 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron + 6 more | Seat belt | 1,042 |
| 2025-02-20 | 25V103 | 2022–2024 Volkswagen GTI | Backup camera | 8,237 |
| 2024-06-27 | 24V480 | 2022–2024 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022–2024 Volkswagen GTI + 2 more | Backup camera | 84,432 |
| 2024-02-15 | 24V110 | 2015–2020 Audi A3 & 2015–2020 Volkswagen Golf + 3 more | Fuel system | 261,257 |
| 2023-08-31 | 23V604 | 2019–2020 Volkswagen GTI & 2019–2020 Volkswagen Jetta + 3 more | Electrical system | 62,538 |
| 2023-06-21 | 23V437 | 2023 Volkswagen Golf R & 2023 Volkswagen GTI | Suspension | 59 |
| 2022-11-03 | 22V823 | 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI & 2022–2023 Volkswagen ID.4 + 5 more | Backup camera | 2,607 |
| 2022-10-31 | 22V815 | 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas & 2019–2020 Audi A3 + 9 more | Tires | 296,044 |
| 2022-09-22 | 22V707 | 2022–2023 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI | Engine | 8,038 |
| 2022-07-28 | 22V543 | 2016 Audi A3 & 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron + 8 more | Airbag | 1,216 |
| 2022-07-28 | 22V542 | 2022 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022 Volkswagen GTI | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 2,238 |
| 2022-07-21 | 22V514 | 2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas & 2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport + 6 more | Backup camera | 43,091 |
| 2022-03-17 | 22V163 | 2022 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022 Volkswagen GTI | Engine | 4,269 |
| 2019-08-22 | 19V615 | 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle & 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible + 4 more | Electrical system | 679,027 |
| 2018-06-07 | 18V369 | 2018 Audi Q5 & 2018 Audi SQ5 + 7 more | Brakes ⛔ | 10,225 |
| 2018-05-22 | 18V329 | 2011–2016 Volkswagen Golf & 2012–2016 Volkswagen CC + 6 more | Unknown Or Other | 252 |
| 2016-12-20 | 16V913 | 2009–2010 Volkswagen Jetta & 2009 Audi A3 + 5 more | Brakes | 135,683 |
| 2016-09-07 | 16V647 | 2015–2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet & 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf + 1 more | Fuel system | 110,042 |
| 2015-08-04 | 15V483 | 2010–2014 Volkswagen CC & 2010–2013 Volkswagen EOS + 5 more | Airbag | 415,825 |
| 2015-04-17 | 15V229 | 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet & 2015 Volkswagen Golf + 1 more | Fuel system | 6,205 |
| 2015-01-23 | 15V028 | 2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle & 2014–2015 Volkswagen Jetta + 3 more | Fuel system | 44,658 |
| 2014-07-09 | 14V412 | 2015 Volkswagen Golf & 2015 Volkswagen GTI | Steering | 2,001 |
| 2009-08-20 | 09V333 | 2009–2010 Audi A3 & 2009–2010 Volkswagen GTI + 3 more | Powertrain & transmission | 16,000 |
| 2007-09-19 | 07V442 | 2005–2008 Volkswagen Jetta & 2006–2008 Volkswagen GTI + 2 more | Lights | 340,000 |
| 2007-02-21 | 07V063 | 2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more | Lights | 1,002,000 |
| 2005-04-19 | 05V154 | 2000 Volkswagen Golf & 2000 Volkswagen GTI | Fuel system | 30,708 |
| 2004-12-16 | 04V584 | 2000–2002 Volkswagen Golf & 2000–2002 Volkswagen GTI + 1 more | Lights | 410,000 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Volkswagen GTI have?
The Volkswagen GTI has 27 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2025. The 2015 model year has the most (6).
Are Volkswagen GTI recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)