NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Volkswagen Gli
The 2021 Volkswagen Gli has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2021 Volkswagen Gli. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA #22V514000Reported July 20, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.