Every 2023 Volkswagen GTI recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V103000
Feb 19, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V103000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V480000
Jun 27, 2024Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V480000 →Suspension · NHTSA 23V437000
Jun 21, 2023Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V437000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 22V707000
Sep 21, 2022Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V707000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V823000
Feb 11, 2022Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V823000 →
2023 Volkswagen GTI complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen GTI. Volkswagen has issued at least 279 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Power Train2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Back Over Prevention1
- Electrical System1
- Engine1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (63)
- Electrical System (49)
- Engine (49)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (35)
- Equipment (32)
- Service Brakes (15)
Read Volkswagen GTI owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen GTI. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTIJul 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11672049
“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.”
2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTIMay 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11663484
“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”
2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTIFeb 11, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11641871
“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.”
2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTIDec 24, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11632262
“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.”
2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTINov 9, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11624393
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