Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Volkswagen GTI has 1 recall, 67 complaints.
1
Recalls
67
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
07V442000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQU...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Volkswagen GTI 2-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE RPMS ONLY GO TO 4000 THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY BLOWN, ONE OF THE FANS DOES NOT WORK ....THER... |
| Jul 9, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CAR JERKS OUT WHEN U ACCELERATE. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT'S IN MANUAL WHEN TAKING OFF. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | ENGINE | EA888 HAS A KNOWN TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER ISSUE THAT CAUSES ENGINE FAILURE. |
| Aug 1, 2017 | ENGINE | 2.0 T USE OF EXCESSIVE OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES |
| Jun 12, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR LOSS POWER HAD TO BE TOWED TO VOLTSWAGON LATER THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO HAVE FA... |
| Nov 15, 2016 | ENGINE | RECENTLY I PREFORMED A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK ON MY VEHICLE AND AS SUGGESTED BY ALL MARK 5 GTI OW... |
| Aug 15, 2016 | ENGINE | THE CAM FOLLOWER HAS PREMATURELY WARN OUT CAUSING THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT TO WEAR PREMATURELY AS WELL, W... |
| Mar 29, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I'VE RECENTLY HAD FREQUENT HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURES AND OTHER HEADLIGHT RELATED ISSUES DURING MY OWNE... |
| Jun 28, 2015 | SEAT BELTS | WHEN BUCKLING THE DRIVERSIDE SEATBELT BEFORE BACKING UP, IT WOULD NOT LATCH. |
| Nov 17, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE REQUIRED EXTRA CRANKING BEFORE STARTING. UPON STARTING AND BEGINNING TO DRIVE, THERE WAS LA... |
| Oct 23, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED ... |
| May 8, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ... |
| Sep 12, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 08 GTI WITH THE FSI MOTOR, I WAS SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR COMMON ISSUE... |
| Oct 10, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE V... |
| Jul 18, 2012 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON... |
| Jun 10, 2012 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE DRIVER REAR ... |
| Dec 19, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION DOG BONE MOUNT BOLT BROKE. THIS DAMAGED: THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING -... |
| Jul 8, 2011 | TIRES | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. CONSUMER STATED THEY HIT A POTHOLE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE POCONE PA ARE... |
| May 19, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DISCONTENT RELATED TO VEHICLE PERFORMANCE *TGW T... |
| Nov 2, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | CAME TO COMPLETE STOP. PRESSED ON GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD INTO INTERSECTION. AFTER AUTOMATIC TRANS... |