Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 0 recalls, 149 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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Recalls
149
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | STEERING | While driving my 2016 Volkswagen GTI MK7 Autobahn Edition with approximately 37,000 miles, the power... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | NHTSA Recall 24V-110 (VW 20UF). The vehicle is in Limp Mode and experiencing low oil pressure sympto... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am reporting a safety concern related to Safety Recall 20UF on my 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE and ... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel is leaking from near the gas tank when the car is running and creates a puddle- I took my car t... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the highway, and heard a quiet sound like someone sprinkling sand on my windshield ... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my vehicle on the highway when a driver stopped me and warned me that my vehicle was l... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Repeated issues with leaking water pump and broken seals under the intake manifold causing vehicle t... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car began spraying fuel upon turning the key in the ignition. Recall work pertaining to the suction ... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My EPC light began to appear randomly in early 2024. I received a recall notice on the gear shift tr... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| May 23, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We are unable to fill up the gas tank due the recall issue. The dealership says we can bring it in a... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is leaking fuel. I have been unable to drive it for a few weeks due to the recall not ha... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When refueling, the gasoline spills out and can't fill the tank. Took the car to the dealer and they... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have had this car since 2021, when I first bought it they had to keep it for another week due to a... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that while making a turn at an undis... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated there was fuel leaking from the charcoal... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, ther... |
| Jan 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a leak in my trunk from water leaking from my pressure valve in the rear of my car. Found t... |