Volkswagen Gti recalls

22 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

25V638000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.Seats & beltsFree replacement1,042unitsSep 202525V103000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallA software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update8,237unitsFeb 202524V480000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update84KunitsJun 202424V110000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallDue to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system…Fuel systemFree replacement261KunitsFeb 202423V604000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.ElectricalFree replacement63KunitsAug 202323V437000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.Steering & suspensionFree replacement59unitsJun 202322V823000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement2,607unitsNov 202222V815000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Tires recallThe tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four…TiresFree software update296KunitsOct 202222V707000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.Engine & powertrainFree replacement8,038unitsSep 202222V543000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallDuring air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.Air bagsFree replacement1,216unitsJul 202222V542000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Visibility recallThe touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement2,238unitsJul 202222V514000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update43KunitsJul 202222V163000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine recallCertain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.Engine & powertrainFree repair4,269unitsMar 202219V615000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the…ElectricalFree repair679KunitsAug 201918V369000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.Do not driveBrakes & stabilityFree repair10KunitsJun 201818V329000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase252unitsMay 201816V913000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly…Brakes & stabilityFree software update136KunitsDec 201616V647000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallDue to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.Engine & powertrainFree replacement110KunitsSep 201615V483000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag…Air bagsFree replacement416KunitsAug 201515V229000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallImproper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.Fuel systemFree replacement6,205unitsApr 201515V028000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallA sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree replacement45KunitsJan 201514V412000 · Volkswagen OF America, Inc.Steering recallIn the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,001unitsJul 2014