Recalls ·2001 Volkswagen GTI

2001 Volkswagen GTI recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 74 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints74
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 07V063000 · 20 Feb 2007

Problem: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 04V584000 · 16 Dec 2004

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.

Risk: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags13 · 32%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Seats4 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling4 · 10%
Fuel system4 · 10%
Tires4 · 10%
Exterior lighting3 · 8%
Equipment3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

200513
20068
20075
20085
20091
20104
20112
20181
20251

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that the heated front passenger seat caught fire and burned through the passengers jacket. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected or repaired. The contact stated that he was no longer utilizing the heated seat function and the failure had not…

Seats · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

The heated leather seats in my 2001 volkswagen gti vr6 "overheat" and burnt the seat material. I often turned off the heaters as i felt they were getting too hot. The heaters ruined the seat material which i had to replace. *tr

Seats · Dec 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

I bought a pair of aftermarket headlights from a member on ebay for my 2001 vw gti. I bought these headlights from a seller . I have recently discovered that these headlights are defective and foglight (which is incorporated into the headlight housing) is turned on it will cause the inside of the headlight to melt…

Exterior lighting · Sep 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Driver's side heated seat burned a hole through seat cover and my pants, was able to turn the switch off without crashing. Volkswagen says i can pay for the diagnosis and repair as the item is not covered under warranty apparently as my car is a 2001, newer models with same seats are covered. I will be looking at…

Seats · Jun 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20003
20012
20071
20081
20092
20101
20112
20122
20132
20141
20183
20194
20203
20211
20226
20235
20242
20251

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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