2005 Volkswagen GTI Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Volkswagen GTI recalls

Most common 2005 Volkswagen GTI problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Power Train	2
Structure	2
Air Bags	1
Seats	1
Equipment	1
Steering	1
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2022-09-26, Unknown Or Other
problem unknown, but I was driving at 40mph in 4th gear when my rpm’s dropped to zero and my battery light came on and I had a total loss of power and was unable to accelerate, when I pulled over and stepped on the gas pedal it did not rev and rpm’s stayed at zero. This was very dangerous. This happened again a couple weeks later driving in second gear when the same thing happened. The only thing I could do was pull over and restart my car and everything seemed functional again after restarting. I took it to an auto shop where they said it was my throttle body and cleaned it out but a week later while sitting in my car with the radio and air conditioning on my car does the same thing whe

2017-09-20, Structure
HOOD LATCH DOESN'T LINE UP AND SUBSEQUENTLY HOOD LATCH FAILED AT 40 M.P.H. HOOD THEN IMMEDIATELY FLEW UP, HITTING FRONT WINDOW, CRACKING IT AND BLOCKING VISION. HOOD WAS DESTROYED, ALMOST CRASHED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AND IT COMPLETELY KNOCKED SUNROOF OFF OF IT'S TRACKS. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE HOOD LATCHES ARE DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY.

2012-08-27, Structure
I HAVE A SIGNIFICANT WATER LEAK IN PASSENGER SIDE OF HATCHBACK INTERIOR, PRESUMABLY RELATED TO REAR SUNROOF DRAIN RECALL. DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RECALL NOTICE FROM VW IN REGARDS TO THE SUNROOF DRAIN COMPLAINTS, AND JUST DISCOVERED THE "WATER INGRESS SETTLEMENT VIN LOOKUP." MY VIN WAS INCLUDED, YET THE RECALL DATE PASSED ON 12/31/2011. I AM UNSATISFIED THAT GIVEN THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE LEAK, AND RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF MY VEHICLE, VW DID NOT CONTACT ME FOR INSPECTION/REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO VW, MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS NO OPEN RECALLS. HOWEVER, THIS WATER LEAK RENDERS MY VEHICLE UNUSABLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, FOGGING UP EVERY WINDOW SURFACE TO THE POINT MY VIEW IS COMPLETELY O

2011-02-17, Steering
THE HYDRAULICALLY ASSISTED STEERING RACK ON MY CAR BLEW ITS SEAL(S) AFTER 3 YEARS AND 14K MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND RACK TO FAIL ON MY CAR IN 38K MILES. THE ORIGINAL WAS REPLACED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY AT 23K MILES, THE SECOND FAILURE IS BEING DENIED A CLAIM DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY STATUS. *TR

2010-08-25, Electrical System
MY CARS ELECTRONICS WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, A FEW TIMES THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ALTERNATOR THE VOLKSWAGEN PUTS ON THE AUTOMATIC GTIS ARE TOO SMALL TO POWER EVERYTHING IN THE CAR. THEY PUT A 90AMP ON THE CAR, WHEN IT NEEDS SOMETHING BIGGER, AUTO PART STORES SELL A 120 AMP. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE VW DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM, AND THE GUY THAT SOLD ME THE CAR TOLD ME "THERE IS NO ONE HERE THAT CARES ABOUT YOUR PROBLEM" SO I WENT HOME AND CALLED VW NATIONAL OFFICE, THEY TOOK ALL MY INFORMATION AND SAID THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT. DURING THE TIME THEY WERE LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM MY BATTERY WOULDN'T STAYED CHARGED, SO I BOUGHT THE 120 AMP ALTERNATOR AND A NEW BA

2005 Volkswagen GTI questions

Does the 2005 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Volkswagen GTI: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volkswagen GTI?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Power Train (2), Structure (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Volkswagen GTI has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.