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2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 45 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Other
52
Engine
45
Powertrain
23
Electrical
16
Airbags
16
Structure
14
Steering
13
Fuel System
12
Suspension
12
Brakes
7
Wheels
4
Speed Control
4
Visibility
3

45

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 1, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSuction jet pump failed causing vehicle to have numerous issues and had to be repaired due to being ...
Feb 14, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis recall was issued in feb 2024 and there is still not a remedy available. Feb 14,2024 Manufactu...
Aug 1, 2023ENGINEWhile normally driving on the street, I noticed that the car started to overheat and could hear the ...
Mar 13, 2023ENGINECamshaft broken due deficiency on quality of the product, they have a recall of many cars but for ca...
Jan 1, 2023ENGINEWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? C...
Nov 4, 2022ENGINELoss of coolant due to cheap plastic housing leads to damage to the thermostat and water pump. Resea...
Jul 18, 2022ENGINEThere is an issue with the thermostat housing that causes coolant to leak out. This can cause the wa...
May 23, 2022ENGINEWater Pump and Thermostat leaking.
Mar 1, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact noticed that the fuel pump would frequent stop ...
Feb 25, 2022ENGINEThe coolant shutoff valve/water pump has failed twice in a little over 13,000 miles. The first inci...
Feb 6, 2022ENGINEThe engine stalled at idle while I was at the stop light.
Jan 3, 2022ENGINECoolant has leaked all over my driveway because of a thermostat housing and water pump fail. I am ge...
Dec 10, 2021ENGINEElectronically controlled thermostat failed stuck closed on December 10, 2021. Vehicle had 63814 mi...
Nov 10, 2021ENGINEThe heat in my 2015 GTI Autobahn only blows warm air out of the drivers side when heat is on for bot...
Nov 1, 2021ENGINELinkage on the turbo wastegate actuator seizes if the car is not driven for more than a few months a...
Oct 16, 2021ENGINEHello - I own a MK7 VW GTI with approximately 42,000 miles. The vehicle has consistently had a "chec...
Jul 13, 2021ENGINEThe engine blew while stopped at a light at an intersection. The car was unable to restart. We were...
Jan 26, 2021ENGINEPAID TO HAVE NEW VW TURBO PUT IN CAR AND IT LASTED 116 MILES. TOOK IT BACK AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA...
Nov 1, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFIRST CAR STARTS. SECOND PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. THIRD CAR STARTS TO STALL SLOWLY SHUTTING DOWN ...
Jul 29, 2020ENGINEMY WATER PUMP IS LEAKING AT ONLY 76 THOUSAND MILES0

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