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Volkswagen GTI

2021–2024 only

116 classified complaints 8 recalls

2021–2024 Volkswagen GTI models have 116 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 10,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021–2024 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen GTI report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2021–2024 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 31 complaints

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 25 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 12.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 16 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 12 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 10 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 9,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2021–2024 model years. See the full Volkswagen GTI report for every year and full specs/safety data.