repaired · 2026 Q2
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2015 Volkswagen GTIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-615 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Volkswagen GTI has problems
97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Engine2 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel/propulsion system
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, gasoline
6Service brakes
6Steering
4Electrical system
4Structure
3Air bags
85 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2015 Volkswagen GTI recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal…
repaired · 2018 Q1
Exhaust system: emission control
Risk. As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Steering
Risk. A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
59kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 engine complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles21under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other GTI year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GTI median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)Led to recall 24V-110
In owners' words
What GTI owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Suction jet pump failed causing vehicle to have numerous issues and had to be repaired due to being unable to drive. Suction jet pump has a recall with no remedy. Repairs cost me $3369.39 and car was in the shop for 24 days while shop tried to locate recalled part from a distributor.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was…
This recall was issued in feb 2024 and there is still not a remedy available. Feb 14,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number20UF NHTSA Recall Number24V110 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available I am smelling gas in my car intermittently and this could be related to the recall. We need a…
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