2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI recalls

No safety recalls, 8 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
8Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI owner complaints

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

Problems by component

Engine4
Power Train2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown or Other1
Structure1

Recent complaints

June 21, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen GTI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

June 13, 2024Fuel/Propulsion System

Upon driving the car ,noticed fuel odor and found fuel leak by rear passenger inner fender cover.

February 10, 2021Unknown or Other

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN IDLING.

October 24, 2020Power TrainEngine

I HAVE BOUGHT THE NEW 6 SPEED MANUAL GTI THIS WEEK AND PUT 150 MILES ON IT SO FAR. ONLY 4 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, THE CAR STALLED WHILE STOPPING WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED DURING SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL, WITH NO WARNING SIGNS OR ERRORS.

October 6, 2020Engine

THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS FULLY IN AND THROTTLE IS NOT ENGAGED (COASTING DOWN HILLS, STOP SIGNS) THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF BUT ALL OF THE ELECTRONICS STAY ON. I LOSE POWER STEERING/THROTTLE AND RPMS ARE 0. NONE OF THE ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON LIKE THE CAR STALLED. WHEN THE CAR TURNS BACK ON, IT SEEMS TO STRUGGLE/STUTTER. SEVERAL OF THE TIMES I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT, IT TOOK A TRY OR TWO TO CRANK AND ME ADDING SOME THROTTLE. I RAN MY CODE READER SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND NO ACTUAL CODES HAVE BEEN TRIPPED AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON IF I CONTINUALLY ADD SOME THROTTLE AND REV THE ENGINE WHILE AT A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH IN THE ISSUE DOES NOT HAPPEN IT HASN'T HAPPENED WHILE T

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 13.4%.

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI problems?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (4 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI safe?

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

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