2016 Volkswagen GTI engine problems
19 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 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 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Waterpump had to be replaced at 49,000 miles was leaking coolant. This is a widespread issue with the ea888 engine and needs either a recall or warranties extended.
Thermostat housing seal failure has LED to coolant leak. Discovered by technician during unrelated maintenance. Car has 76,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI
- Fuel system 18 complaints