Volkswagen Golf GTI: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows	33
model years	2016–2024 (6)
data through	2026-09-20
method	/data/methodology#known-issues
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

volkswagen.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2024 · 2022 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016

Rows

year	cluster_id	label	component_code	complaint_count	date_range	source_complaint_count	reviewed_at
2024	golf-gti-2024-infotainment-camera-failure	Infotainment system freeze and backup camera failure	BACK OVER PREVENTION	8	2024-09 → 2026-04	28	2026-08-20
2024	golf-gti-2024-hill-start-assist-stall	Hill Start Assist brake delay causing stall	SERVICE BRAKES	14	2024-08 → 2026-04	28	2026-08-20
2024	golf-gti-2024-travel-assist-warning-lights	Travel Assist warning light flashing and beeping	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE	2	2025-02 → 2025-11	28	2026-08-20
2022	golf-gti-2022-radiator-hose-contact	Loose radiator hose contacting serpentine belt	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	25	2022-05 → 2023-06	108	2026-08-26
2022	golf-gti-2022-shift-knob-detachment	Manual transmission shift knob detaching from shaft	POWER TRAIN	30	2022-08 → 2023-06	108	2026-08-26
2022	golf-gti-2022-backup-camera-failure	Backup camera and infotainment display failures	BACK OVER PREVENTION	9	2022-10 → 2026-07	108	2026-08-26
2022	golf-gti-2022-sunroof-shattering	Panoramic sunroof shattering while driving	VISIBILITY/WIPER	2	2023-06 → 2024-10	108	2026-08-26
2022	golf-gti-2022-travel-assist-steering-sensor	Travel Assist / ACC disabled by steering wheel sensor fault	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE	34	2022-06 → 2026-07	108	2026-08-26
2019	golf-gti-2019-sunroof-shattering	Sunroof shattering without impact	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2	2019-07 → 2023-10	61	2026-07-26
2019	golf-gti-2019-stall-coming-to-stop	Engine stall when coming to a stop	ENGINE	38	2019-04 → 2020-02	61	2026-07-26
2019	golf-gti-2019-aeb-false-activation	Automatic emergency braking without an obstacle	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	2	2021-12 → 2024-04	61	2026-07-26
2019	golf-gti-2019-airbag-warning-light	Air bag warning light illumination	AIR BAGS	2	2023-08 → 2025-04	61	2026-07-26
2018	golf-gti-2018-fuel-tank-leak-recall	Fuel tank leak and inability to refuel	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	6	2019-03 → 2024-07	33	2026-08-30
2018	golf-gti-2018-interior-trim-laceration	Peeling chrome interior trim causing lacerations	STRUCTURE	3	2021-04 → 2024-11	33	2026-08-30
2018	golf-gti-2018-sunroof-glass-shattering	Sunroof glass shattering while driving	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3	2019-11 → 2023-02	33	2026-08-30
2018	golf-gti-2018-panoramic-roof-water-leak	Panoramic roof water leak into headliner	STRUCTURE	3	2019-03 → 2019-10	33	2026-08-30
2018	golf-gti-2018-thermostat-housing-coolant-leak	Thermostat housing coolant leak	POWER TRAIN, ENGINE	2	2020-12 → 2022-10	33	2026-08-30
2018	golf-gti-2018-headlight-failure	Headlight failure and intermittent operation	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2	2023-01 → 2023-09	33	2026-08-30
2018	golf-gti-2018-forward-collision-phantom-braking	Forward collision assist phantom braking	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	4	2019-03 → 2024-01	33	2026-08-30
2018	golf-gti-2018-engine-stall-power-loss	Engine stalling and hesitation on acceleration	ENGINE	4	2018-07 → 2025-05	33	2026-08-30
2017	golf-gti-2017-fuel-tank-suction-pump-leak	Fuel tank suction jet pump leak	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	72	2019-02 → 2026-07	231	2026-08-20
2017	golf-gti-2017-thermostat-water-pump-coolant-leak	Thermostat housing and water pump coolant leak	ENGINE	23	2019-04 → 2023-06	231	2026-08-20
2017	golf-gti-2017-panoramic-sunroof-water-leak	Panoramic sunroof water leak into cabin	STRUCTURE	26	2018-10 → 2022-06	231	2026-08-20
2017	golf-gti-2017-gear-shift-trim-sharp-edge	Gear shift trim edge laceration	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8	2021-01 → 2024-08	231	2026-08-20
2017	golf-gti-2017-suspension-component-failure	Suspension spring and subframe failure	SUSPENSION	7	2020-02 → 2024-03	231	2026-08-20
2017	golf-gti-2017-sunroof-glass-shatter	Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while driving	STRUCTURE	7	2018-10 → 2024-06	231	2026-08-20
2017	golf-gti-2017-steering-clock-spring-failure	Steering wheel clock spring failure	AIR BAGS	11	2020-03 → 2025-01	231	2026-08-20
2016	golf-gti-2016-fuel-tank-evap-suction-pump-leak	Fuel tank leak and EVAP suction pump failure	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	42	2016-09 → 2026-02	147	2026-08-23
2016	golf-gti-2016-thermostat-water-pump-coolant-leak	Thermostat housing and water pump coolant leak	ENGINE	26	2019-05 → 2025-01	147	2026-08-23
2016	golf-gti-2016-sunroof-water-leak	Panoramic sunroof water leak into cabin	VISIBILITY	14	2017-08 → 2024-02	147	2026-08-23
2016	golf-gti-2016-sunroof-spontaneous-shatter	Spontaneous sunroof glass shattering	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5	2017-12 → 2025-07	147	2026-08-23
2016	golf-gti-2016-console-trim-edge-laceration	Center console trim edge laceration	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5	2019-02 → 2021-05	147	2026-08-23
2016	golf-gti-2016-brake-system-failure	Service brake system failure	SERVICE BRAKES	4	2016-08 → 2020-06	147	2026-08-23

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volkswagen Golf GTI [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf-gti

@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volkswagen_golf_gti_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volkswagen Golf GTI},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf-gti}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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