2023 Volkswagen GTI
5 recalls · 6 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park fu...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 | Power Train | Acquired this vehicle at 6,800 miles. At about 10k miles the clutch went out and had to be replaced. This should have be... | No | No |
| 05/28/2025 | Unknown or Other | Hill hold assist takes exactly three seconds to release automatically. However, this has resulted in drivers behind to a... | No | No |
| 02/11/2025 | Service Brakes | The hill assist feature causes the vehicle to stall due to long hold times. It's caused me to back up traffic numerous t... | No | No |
| 12/24/2024 | Power Train,engine | VW has implemented a so-called and unwanted safety feature called "Hill Assist" which locks the brakes on manual transmi... | No | No |
| 11/09/2024 | Electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System,forward Collision Avoidance | I have a 2023 VW GTI with a manual transmission. It has a feature called "Hill Hold Assist", where it enables the parki... | No | No |
| 10/29/2024 | Unknown or Other,back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance | Backup camera, parking sensors, traffic sensors, A/C frequently are disabled. “Component protection mode” is activated a... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Volkswagen GTI has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 6.
The 2023 Volkswagen GTI has a Safety Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Volkswagen GTI received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. No crash reports are on file.
Contact your nearest Volkswagen dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).