AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2012 Volkswagen GTI
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V329000 Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V483000 Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Of the 40 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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