2007 Volkswagen GTI Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Volkswagen GTI recalls

Most common 2007 Volkswagen GTI problems

Problem areas named in the 77 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	42
Electrical System	12
Air Bags	11
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Exterior Lighting	7
Structure	6
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Unknown Or Other	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Engine	2

What owners report

2023-06-29, Air Bags
I hydroplaned and was t-boned on the passenger side. The only air bags that went off were the side curtains on the passenger side

2023-01-09, Air Bags
The front passenger airbag has been verified by a service centre to have some kind of issue, is a safety hazard and they confirmed other of the same type airbags have had faults as well (in their experience).

2020-04-23, Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND WONT LET THE CAR MOVE FOWARD, ITS AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT THAT TELLS THE TRANSMISSION WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS ON.

2019-03-07, Air Bags
AIR BAG FAILURE FOR CAR, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THERE IS A TSB 69-11-01 FOR UPDATING THE SEAT OCCUPANT MODULE J706 BUT FAULTS WOULD NOT CLEAR SO RECOMMEND REPLACE J706 WITH SEAT OCVUONAT SENSOR BUT VOLKSWAGEN SAYS THE PART IS OBSOLETE AND THEY DON'T MAKE IT ANYMORE AND THERE ARE NO AFTER MARKET MODULE AVAILABLE! THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND WON'T WORK WITH OUT THIS MODULE AND NOW NO ONE CAN RIDE IN THE FAR!!

2017-06-29, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNED A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A STORAGE LOT WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

2007 Volkswagen GTI questions

Does the 2007 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI: Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen GTI?

Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (42), Electrical System (12), Air Bags (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 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.