2011
Volkswagen GTI
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 GTI to be less reliable than other new cars. This prediction is based on the Volkswagen brand score and the past GTI data.
The 2011 Volkswagen GTI has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2011 Volkswagen GTI has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2011 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability
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Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
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NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
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Engine Minor
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
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NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
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NA
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Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Climate System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 16, 2018
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
What should you do:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V329000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
252
AIR BAGS
Aug 04, 2015
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
What should you do:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V483000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
415825
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