Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Volkswagen GTI

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 98 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V063000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
1,002,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-02-20
Owners notified
2007-04-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Safety risk

THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V584000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
410,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-16
Owners notified
2005-03-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags1358,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1251,999 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls918,023 mi
Air bags: side/window525,000 mi
Electrical system539,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling334,064 mi
Equipment364,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump339,000 mi
Tires385,047 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module285,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch245,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch240,256 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Power train: clutch assembly234,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission224,000 mi
Seats289,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler260,000 mi
Suspension285,048 mi
Electrical system: horn143,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module15 mi
Electrical system: wiring164,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine182,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting164,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal135,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline134,064 mi
Fuel system, other145,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system112,700 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads164,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip194,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light194,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads136,972 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor136,972 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist149,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core132,000 mi

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.