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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 7 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Other
51
Engine
29
Powertrain
12
Electrical
10
Fuel System
8
Airbags
8
Visibility
7
Structure
7
Steering
4
Brakes
4
Wheels
3
Suspension
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 19, 2023STRUCTUREFront passenger door opened on its own with a bang while making a left turn. Driving alone, passenge...
Mar 1, 2021STRUCTURECAR HAS A WATER LEAK IN THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SINCE NEW. VWOA HAS DONE THE TSB'S BUT THE PROBLEM CON...
Nov 21, 2020STRUCTURESUNROOF LEAKS INTO HEADLINER AND DOWN THE SIDE PILLARS. OCCURS WHEN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION DURING ...
Apr 1, 2019STRUCTURESUNROOF FRAME LEAKS WATER INTO THE CAR. THE WATER DRIPS ON TO THE CENTER CONSOLE HARDWARE/ELECTRONIC...
Mar 12, 2019STRUCTURETHE FRONT EDGE OF THE DECORATIVE METAL TRIM AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR SLICED MY FINGER OPEN. THIS OCC...
Dec 4, 2017STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MY USUAL HIGHWAY ROUTE WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NOT CARS IN PRO...
Aug 13, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WERE ABNORMAL NOISES COMING ...

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