Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 10 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Airbag light came on, then all electrics to steering wheel failed, including the horn. Clock spring ... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | My VW golf has experienced rear door lock issues where both rear dock locks no longer work (lock or ... |
| Dec 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle exhibits multiple electrical and systems faults related to the airbags, TMPS, ABS, etc, as s... |
| Dec 7, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | First, the airbag warning light came on, then followed by the horn not working and cruise control wa... |
| Dec 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE. THIS INCLUDES AIRBAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, RADIO CONTROLS... |
| Jan 7, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2016 GOLF GTI SE HAS A LEAKING PANAORMIC SUNROOF, IT LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO TH... |
| Oct 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | SUNROOF DRAIN REINFORCEMENT STEEL HAS DEVELOPED STRESS CRACKS. WHICH HAS LET WATER LEAK INSIDE VEHIC... |
| Dec 18, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHILE ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN , THE HIGH BEAMS TURN ON AND WIPER & WASHER FLUID TURN ON ...CAN NOT... |
| Aug 9, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | CLOCKSPRING FAILURE ON 2016 VW GTI RESULTING IN NON FUNCTIONING AIRBAG |
| Dec 16, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SAFETY ISSUE - 2016 EGOLF WOULD NOT MOVE AFTER A ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP WITH "MAIN CHARGING FAILED" ER... |