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2001 Volkswagen GTI Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Volkswagen GTI has 4 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI

Airbags
18
Electrical
16
Visibility
9
Engine
6
Lights
5
Seats
4
Powertrain
4
Brakes
4
Fuel System
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 20, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICABS AND ASR SYSTEMS HAVE FAILED - EACH HAS ITS OWN DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT, WHICH IS ON. DEALERSHIP ...
Jun 21, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI'M THE OWNER OF A GOLF GTI 2 DOORS FROM 2001, WITH 49000 MILES, BOUGHT IN 2004 AT THE VW DEALER IN ...
Aug 18, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENTI BOUGHT A VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1.8T IN 2001. IT HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES ON ME. IGNITION COIL FAILURE, WIN...
Feb 26, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE/ABNORMAL WEAR WITH JUST 36972 MILES ON...

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