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2013 Volkswagen GTI Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Volkswagen GTI has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI

Engine
10
Other
6
Powertrain
5
Airbags
4
Visibility
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 21, 2025POWER TRAINDSG automatic transmission started going into neutral at various speeds and driving conditions. It f...
Apr 13, 2019POWER TRAINWITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE PUTS ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL WAS TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE UNLESS IT'S ABLE T...
Jun 11, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL...
Jun 28, 2016POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRA...
Mar 15, 2014POWER TRAINOVER-40 DRIVER, DECADES OF EXPERIENCE DRIVING CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, NO MODIFICATIONS TO TH...

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