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Volkswagen GTI Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,343 complaints with NHTSA about the Volkswagen GTI since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2019, 2009, 2002. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Volkswagen GTI problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 GTI | 29 | Other or unspecified | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 GTI | 28 | Driver assistance | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 GTI | 179 | Engine | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 GTI | 52 | Fuel system | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 GTI | 66 | Engine | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 GTI | 97 | Engine | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 GTI | 34 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 GTI | 40 | Engine | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 GTI | 55 | Engine | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 GTI | 53 | Engine | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 GTI | 167 | Brakes | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 GTI | 67 | Transmission | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 GTI | 77 | Transmission | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 GTI | 43 | Transmission | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 GTI | 53 | Air bags | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 GTI | 124 | Electrical | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 GTI | 74 | Electrical | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 GTI | 45 | Visibility and wipers | 3 | 2 |
45 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Volkswagen GTI
- What years of the Volkswagen GTI have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2019 (179), 2009 (167), 2002 (124).
- What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen GTI?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (358), transmission (292), electrical (182).
- Which Volkswagen GTI years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2021 (4), 2004 (7), 2005 (8). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.