2019
Volkswagen GTI
EPA MPG:
28 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
28 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
There are 4 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 2019 Volkswagen GTI has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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The 2019 Volkswagen GTI has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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2019 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability
This Car
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Volkswagen GTI
Volkswagen GTI
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vs. Similar Cars
Audi A5
Audi A5
BMW 4 Series
BMW 4 Series
Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang
Honda Civic
Honda Civic
Mini Cooper
Mini Cooper
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
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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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
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Exhaust
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
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
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Brakes
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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Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
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2002
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2006*
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2015*
2016
NA
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2018
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2019
NA
2020
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2021
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2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
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2006*
NA
2007
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2012
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2013
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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
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2009
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2010*
NA
2011
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2012
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2013
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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*
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2011
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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
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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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*
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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
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2010*
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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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
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2010*
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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
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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
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2014
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2015*
2016
NA
2017
2018
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2019
NA
2020
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2021
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2022*
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2023
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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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 14, 2024
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
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.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V110000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
261257
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 30, 2023
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
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.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
23V604000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
62538
TIRES
Oct 31, 2022
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
What should you do:
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi¿¿s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
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:
22V815000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
296044
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Aug 22, 2019
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
What should you do:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
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:
19V615000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
679027
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