Volkswagen Gti — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 24, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash. Note: For t
Also affects: Audi S5, Audi A5, Volkswagen Golf R, Audi Q4 E-Tron
Volkswagen Gti — Visual System
High risk
Feb 19, 2025
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to disp
Volkswagen Gti — Visual System
High risk
Jun 27, 2024
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to disp
Also affects: Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Gti — Airbag
High risk
May 29, 2024
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual incorrectly describes the function of the passenger airbag indicator light.
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi S3, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Id.4, Volkswagen Taos
Volkswagen Gti — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 14, 2024
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). If th
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Visual System
High risk
Nov 2, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, after shifting into reverse or manually activating the parking function, the rearview camera image may not display. Canadian regulations require the rea
Also affects: Audi S3, Volkswagen Golf R, Audi A3, Audi Q4 E-Tron, Volkswagen Id.4
Volkswagen Gti — Engine
High risk
Sep 21, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the radiator may not be attached correctly. As a result, a coolant hose could be damaged by contact with the serpentine belt pulley and create a coolant leak.
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Gti — Visual System
High risk
Jul 27, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the touch switch that controls the sunroof may be too sensitive. As a result, the sunroof switch does not pass certain tests under Canadian safety regulations.
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Gti — Airbag
High risk
Jul 27, 2022
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and small pieces of
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi A3 E-Tron, Audi S3, Audi Tt, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Visual System
High risk
Jul 20, 2022
Model years: 2021
Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted
Also affects: Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Engine
High risk
Mar 16, 2022
Model years: 2022
Issue: The engine cover may come loose in certain driving conditions. If this happens, the engine cover could contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt. Safety Risk:
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Gti — Fabrics
High risk
May 26, 2021
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created. Safety Risk: Exposed sharp e
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen E-Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Visual System
High risk
Nov 18, 2020
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa
Also affects: Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 22, 2019
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon
Volkswagen Gti — Brakes
High risk
Jun 1, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance
Also affects: Audi Q5, Audi Sq5, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Brakes
High risk
Dec 14, 2016
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, a fault within the antilock brake system (ABS) may cause the module to fail during ABS and/or electronic stability control (ESC) activation. This will cause wa
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 7, 2016
Model years: 2016
Certain vehicles equipped with lane and light assist may not conform to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The ve
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon
Volkswagen Gti — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 2, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the suction pump inside the fuel tank designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system may be compromised. This could cause fuel to flow dir
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Airbag
High risk
Feb 9, 2016
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi S5, Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Gti — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasi
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Gti — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 31, 2015
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with long hair or long fibers which may cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. When the gu
Also affects: Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Gti — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 16, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could resu
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3
Volkswagen Gti — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 17, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an
Also affects: Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Suspension
High risk
Jul 9, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may have been improperly torqued during the assembly process. As a result, the fasteners may loosen over time. This could result
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Electrical
High risk
Mar 5, 2014
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, a fuse can overheat and damage the fuse box, causing a partial loss of exterior vehicle lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 20, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain Audi A3, TT, TT Roadster, and Volkswagen EOS, Golf wagon, GTI, Jetta and Jetta wagon equipped with a Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG), the wiring harness of a temperature sens
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi Tt, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 18, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. 1). The required cap designed to disable the headlamp horiz
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Rabbit
Volkswagen Gti — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 24, 2006
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Gti — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 14, 2005
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine, fuel supply line tension may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack, which could result in a leak. A fuel leak, in the pres
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Gti — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 19, 2005
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Certain vehicles equipped with the comfort seats option may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the seat heater swi
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Electrical
High risk
Dec 13, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Brakes
High risk
Sep 28, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, the rear brake line on the passenger side could be routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. An improperly routed brake line could be damaged by chafing
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Structure
High risk
Aug 20, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH MAY LOSE THEIR SPECIFIED FASTENING TORQUE OVER TIME. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE LATCH COULD MOVE OUT OF ITS DESIGN POSITION AND CAUSE DISENGAGE
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Engine
High risk
Dec 11, 1995
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: INCLUDES PASSAT, GOLF AND JETTA TURBO DIESEL. ON 1993-94 MODELS, THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT COULD SEIZE AND RENDER THE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE. 1994-95 MODELS COULD EXPERIENC
Also affects: Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Gti — Heater And Defroster
High risk
May 11, 1992
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WALL OF THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Gti — Suspension
High risk
Jul 14, 1987
Model years: 1987
ON VEHICLES WITH ALLOY WHEELS, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BOLTS MAY BE IMPROPERLY TORQUED. IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING
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