Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Volkswagen GTI has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2001 VW GTI BOUGHT USED. AT 79,000 MILES HAD 80K SERVICE DONE AT DEALERSHIP WHICH INCLUDED CHECKIN... |
| Jun 23, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2001 VW GOLF GTI. IT IS LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENGINE'S BLOCK HEAD GASKET. BEING THAT IT IS... |
| Apr 4, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING IN AUGUST 2002. DEALER REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. JANUARY 2003 CHECK ENGI... |
| Mar 28, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SINCE CAR WAS BOUGHT IN 2001 MIL LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON IN RAINING CONDITIONS. VW SAID IT WAS THE ... |
| Dec 4, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE COIL PACKS ON THE ENGINE HAVE FAILED ON ME TWICE. WAS GOING 65 DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN MY ENG... |
| Nov 2, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY INTAKE MANIFOLD CHANGE OVER VALVE ARE RATTLING. ALTHOUGH I HAVE A 10 YR "DRIVE TRAIN" WARRANTY V... |