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2023 Volkswagen GTI Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 Volkswagen GTI has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Volkswagen GTI. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2023 Volkswagen GTI owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen GTI, describing incidents dated December 30, 2022 to May 2, 2025.

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11672049 · Filed July 8, 2025
Acquired this vehicle at 6,800 miles. At about 10k miles the clutch went out and had to be replaced. This should have been the stock clutch system. I was able to examine the old clutch kit. It was determined that the disk was damaged due to overheating, the throw out bearing had cracked in pieces…
ODI #11663484 · Filed May 28, 2025
Hill hold assist takes exactly three seconds to release automatically. However, this has resulted in drivers behind to almost hit me as my vehicle cannot move forward even after depressing thr clutch and pressing the throttle. This has resulted in several near collisions. VW refuses to address this…
ODI #11641871 · Filed February 11, 2025
The hill assist feature causes the vehicle to stall due to long hold times. It's caused me to back up traffic numerous times and has almost caused people behind me to rear end me

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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #25V103000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported February 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 8,237 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 91SB · Owners notified March 5, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #24V480000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 84,432 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 91US · Owners notified July 15, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. 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 with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.

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.

Deformation of the Strut Mount

NHTSA #23V437000 · Suspension — Front — Macpherson Strut · NHTSA notice

Reported June 21, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 59 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 40T3 · Owners notified July 6, 2023

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.

Safety consequence

Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.

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.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #22V823000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice

Reported November 2, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,607 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL · Owners notified February 14, 2023

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.

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.

Radiator Incorrectly Attached to Intercooler

NHTSA #22V707000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Radiator Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 8,038 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 19Q8 · Owners notified November 15, 2022

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.

Safety consequence

A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2023 Volkswagen GTI. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen GTI.

Power Train

ODI #11672049

Incident: July 25, 2024 · Filed: July 8, 2025

Acquired this vehicle at 6,800 miles. At about 10k miles the clutch went out and had to be replaced. This should have been the stock clutch system. I was able to examine the old clutch kit. It was determined that the disk was damaged due to overheating, the throw out bearing had cracked in pieces, and the fly wheel had signs of overheating as well. I then replaced it with an aftermarket kit from ECS Tuning. The whole kit was replaced and a OEM throw out bearing was replaced. Turns out the kit didn't work well with my vehicle and burned out at about 2k miles later. Then I replaced the clutch kit once again, this time with OEM SACHS clutch kit [throw out bearing, clutch disk, pressure plate, fly wheel] which I was told this vehicle comes with this kit from the factory. Now, that was at about 18,800 miles, so about 6k miles on this kit, I am starting to notice some signs of defectiveness once again. Could there be an issue that hasn't been addressed with the proper kit or is there a need for a recall....

Unknown or Other

ODI #11663484

Incident: May 2, 2025 · Filed: May 28, 2025

Hill hold assist takes exactly three seconds to release automatically. However, this has resulted in drivers behind to almost hit me as my vehicle cannot move forward even after depressing thr clutch and pressing the throttle. This has resulted in several near collisions. VW refuses to address this safety concern.

Service Brakes

ODI #11641871

Incident: February 10, 2025 · Filed: February 11, 2025

The hill assist feature causes the vehicle to stall due to long hold times. It's caused me to back up traffic numerous times and has almost caused people behind me to rear end me

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11632262

Incident: September 13, 2023 · Filed: December 24, 2024

VW has implemented a so-called and unwanted safety feature called "Hill Assist" which locks the brakes on manual transmisson models when at a standstill which has many times nearly caused an accident. This system locks the brakes when the clutch is activated and brakes are applied and can prevent the car from moving forward for two to three seconds, or cause a vehicle stall. This system activates for two to three seconds and can't be modified or turned off. This system also works on a predetermined amount of time and no user interaction can change the time or hold/braking force. This is particularly dangerous in a left hand turn situation with multiple cars where a stall or hesitation for the car to move/accelerate could prove dangerous or fatal. VW should turn this feature off or allow users to turn it off completely, WITHOUT having to turn it off for every startup.

Electrical System; Fuel/Propulsion System; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11624393

Incident: November 9, 2024 · Filed: November 9, 2024

I have a 2023 VW GTI with a manual transmission. It has a feature called "Hill Hold Assist", where it enables the parking brake when you are uphill and at a stop, at a red traffic light, for example. The issue is the feature does not disengage the parking brake for about 3 seconds after you engage the gas to begin moving the car. It basically holds the car for too long when you are trying to get moving. This feature has become more of a hinderance and safety concern, than an assistance: 1) Almost rear ended by another car as the Hill Hold Assist would not disengage at a traffic light 2) The amount of gas and clutch use while the car is being held in place while engaged negatively impacts the longevity of the clutch 3) In the case of an emergency, I am unable to move the vehicle when I need to - this is most concerning. This function would not be an issue if there was a way to disable "Hill Hold Assist", or reduce the time it takes to disengage, but unfortunately Volkswagen did not include a way to disable or adjust this feature in the vehicle's software. I previously had a 2018 GTI, manual transmission, with the same feature. It was far less aggressive, and it could be disabled if needed. Please consider this a safety concern and address with Volkswagen of North America, as I have made several calls to VW with no resolution. Many other VW Gti drivers have concerns about this feature as well. Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Unknown or Other; Back Over Prevention; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11622570

Incident: December 30, 2022 · Filed: October 29, 2024

Backup camera, parking sensors, traffic sensors, A/C frequently are disabled. “Component protection mode” is activated and it says it must be taken to the dealer for these items to work. I must manually reset the system in order to get these to work, resetting the system only sometimes fixes the issue. It makes parking and backing out of spots very dangerous at times. VW has stated they were working a on a fix for a long time but it has never come and makes this car unsafe at times.

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