2007 Volkswagen GTI recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 77 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2007 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints77

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 07V442000 · 24 Sep 2007

Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.

Risk: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw 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.

Power train28 · 70%

Air bags7 · 18%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%

Engine2 · 5%

Vehicle speed control1 · 2%

Wheels1 · 2%

Exterior lighting1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

My 2007 volkswagen gti has a dsg transmission. It has been experiencing "lurching" or "jumping" while the car is stopped at traffic lights or idling and this kicks up the rpm's and makes you feel like the car is either going to move on it's own or it makes it feel as if you've been hit from the rear? I will take this…
Power train · Nov 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Passenger side headlight (please see attached photo "headlight.jpg"): this actually happened for the first time the day we bought the car, right after we pulled out of your lot. We pulled right back in after circling the block, but after leore turned the engine off and on again everything was fine then. I have not…
Electrical system · May 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

2007 vw gti with dsg transmission is very hard to shift into 1st and 2nd plus other gears. Car went into neutral gear while driving to work on busy road (dangerous!!!) and "p r n d s" display started flashing. First transmission failure i had was similar expect i didn't get the flashing icons. Took car in and they…
Power train · Feb 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving my way to work i parked the car and came out to go grab something to eat. The car would not move till i noticed my gears were flashing on and off (p,r,n,d,s). I couldnt get into any gears at all and so i called a tow truck. They came out and i gave them the key to try and move the car. They were able to…
Power train · Oct 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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