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2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Other
14Structure
4Powertrain
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 24, 2022POWER TRAINReceived a low coolant warning and then checked the coolant level. Coolant was low and was topped of...
Apr 9, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVehicle intermittently stalls when coming to a stop in traffic while in gear. Has occurred on multi...
Dec 21, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINECOOLANT LEAK NOTICED UNDERNEAT THE ENGINE. IT RUN DOWN TO THE OIL PAN DRIPPING ON THE DRIVE WAY. TOO...

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