CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Volkswagen GTI has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (133 reports).
2019 Volkswagen GTI recalls
Fuel Pump Seal Can Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk
A seal on a suction jet pump inside the fuel tank can fail, allowing fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Ignition Switch May Fail and Stall Engine While Driving
The ignition switch in certain vehicles may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk
Some vehicles may not detect a sudden loss of air pressure when all four tires deflate at the same time.
Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway
A buildup of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in Park.
Most common 2019 Volkswagen GTI problems
Problem areas named in the 179 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 133 |
| Power Train | 62 |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
I own a vehicle built from two salvage vehicles: a 2019 VW Golf Sportwagen (VIN [XXX] - the body) and a 2019 VW GTI (VIN [XXX] - the engine, suspension, fuel tank/system, etc). The vehicle is registered and titled under the Sportwagen VIN. Safety Recall 20UF requires replacement of the suction jet pump to prevent risk of fire. The recall was performed on the Sportwagen prior to its crash, but not on the GTI. Since the Sportwagen no longer has it's original engine/fuel tank, but that from the GTI, this means my vehicle has the defective, unsafe part. Because the dealer service department goes by the registered body VIN, they refused to perform the recall. I called VWoA Customer Care, who
While simply driving 75mph (speed limit during time of incident) on the highway, i heard a loud explosion sound and the sunroof had completely shattered and was blown upwards. Glass began and continued to fly off, creating a large hole, while trying to get to a stopping point. The was only very little shards of debris that had gotten inside the vehicle while driving, but had potential to put me and a passenger at risk of serious injury. No vehicles were close to mine that could have caused debris to hit the area and no other vehicles were affected. There was no cracks or chips in the glass prior to the incident. There is reason to believe that it is a manufacturing error or installation
The front collision brake assist goes on when there is no obstacle. It has given me obstacle warnings before, but this time it slammed on the brakes and brought me to a stop. This "safety" feature is going to get me rear ended. I have not taken it to a dealer because internet search shows me it is a widespread problem for which there is no fix. I would like it permanently disabled.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen GTI SE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact lives in Hawaii. However, there are no Volkswagen dealers on the island. The contact was told by the manufacturer that the recall repairs would need to be done by a dealer. It was suggested that the vehicle be shipped to O'ahu at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not offer any assistance when asked if a local independent mechanic could repair the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Rough idle on start. RPM is not maintaining to keep the engine running. After a few try, it starts ok and drive off the parking lot, but the engine dies after about 10 seconds over 30mph. It feels like gasoline is not igniting corretly. Scanned Error Code P0171: System Too Lean Bank 1 P0190: Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Dealership can't replicate the issue and find the issue. Could be related to Fuel System Recall.
2019 Volkswagen GTI questions
Does the 2019 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen GTI: Fuel Pump Seal Can Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk; Ignition Switch May Fail and Stall Engine While Driving; Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk; Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen GTI?
Based on 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (133), Power Train (62), Unknown Or Other (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.