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2016 Volkswagen GTI

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen GTI. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. Next are fuel system (21%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
84 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 23% of complaints
Recalls
4
Fuel economy
28 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen GTI. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. Next are fuel system (21%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).

  • Engine 23%
  • Fuel system 21%
  • Drivetrain & axles 10%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 8%
  • Air bags 6%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI

Recalls

The 2016 Volkswagen GTI is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI. Combined fuel economy ranges from 28 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 33 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the GTI