2021 Volkswagen GLI recalls

1 safety recall, 2 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

2021
1Recalls
2Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Volkswagen GLI recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

22V-514
July 20, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

2021 Volkswagen GLI owner complaints

2 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

March 3, 2022Air Bags

I bought a 2021 VW Jetta GLI in June 2021. There was a recall notice issued in August regarding issues with the front airbag not deploying and/or unexpectedly deploying. I took the car to VW of Kearny Mesa in San Diego, CA, in September 2021. They made the appointment, then when I was at the dealership they said the fix wasn't available. I brought the car in again for repair in February 2022, this time to Mission Bay VW also in San Diego. The car is still with the dealer with no estimated time of completion due to the repair being "extensive."

July 25, 2021Unknown or Other

Sunroof exploded. Glass inside the car as well as outside. Had I been driving, flying debris would have been an issue. Video confirms that the sunroof blew up on its own.

2021 Volkswagen GLI recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Volkswagen GLI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Volkswagen GLI. The most recent, filed July 20, 2022, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2021 Volkswagen GLI problems?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (1 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen GLI safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Volkswagen GLI.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Volkswagen GLI?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.