Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 12 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I am having the same safety issue that is outlined in this safety recall: https://static.nhtsa.gov/o... |
| Nov 13, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | EPC light illuminated on dash board. Vehicle was taken to dealer and it was determined that the ther... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Thermostat housing failure. Leaking coolant. Yes it is available for inspection. The dealer has conf... |
| Apr 14, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | FAILURE OF THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING COOLANT LEAK AND WATER PUMP FAILURE. |
| Jan 9, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | CLUTCH MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED AT 34,700 MILES. BECAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATED CLUTC... |
| Jan 4, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ENGINE THERMOSTAT AND PUMP FAILURE WITH GRADUAL COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT REQUIRED REFILLING MULTIPLE T... |
| Dec 29, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | MY THERMOSTAT HAD A COOLANT LEAK AT 37K, AND THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE VW DEALERSHIP IN 12/20. MY V... |
| Nov 20, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER UNKNOWN CAUSE. |
| Apr 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING. THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT WERE REPLACED... |
| Apr 5, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WATERPUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 49,000 MILES WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH TH... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, AT ANY SPEED, A WARNING IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN... |
| Jul 6, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | IN VERY HOT WEATHER (OVER 110 F) THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT STAYS IN LOW GEARS AN... |