2015 Volkswagen GTI engine problems
40 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
On 12/20/2017, engine failed @ 18050 miles and caused instantaneous loss of power in traffic. Engine failed directly off lakeshore drive in chicago, which has no shoulder. A strong smell of burning plastic and rubber was emanating from the engine compartment after the breakdown. Vehicle was towed into dealership and repair took 40 days, as engineers in germany had to be consulted on the proper repair method. Service advisor informed me he was "surprised they didn't put a new engine into the vehicle".
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that there was a drastic loss of engine power, metal was extracted from the exhaust manifold, and there was excessive smoke and oil. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the dealer repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen GTI
- Fuel system 20 complaints