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2024 Volkswagen GTI Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen GTI, most often about the other or unspecified (28% of complaints). It is 17th of 25 GTI model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2024 Volkswagen GTI problems
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 28%Driver assistance
7 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.
Brakes
7 complaints · 24%Transmission
6 complaints · 21%Backup camera
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: rearview system braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the rearview camera image intermittently was delayed and darkened; the vehicle returned to normal operation after several seconds. The failure occurred on several different occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The…
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Volkswagen GTI recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 3, 2025. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91sb.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: software
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 15, 2024, and july 16, 2024. Owners may contact vw customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Vw's number for this recall is 91us.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Volkswagen GTI
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen GTI?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (8 complaints); driver assistance (7 complaints); brakes (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen GTI have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 19, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Volkswagen GTI?
- It is 17th of 25 GTI model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.