Recalls ·2010 Volkswagen GTI

2010 Volkswagen GTI recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Volkswagen GTI; the most frequently affected component is power train — automatic transmission. Owners filed 53 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #15 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints53
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 09V333000 · 20 Aug 2009

Problem: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.

Risk: The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.

Remedy: Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may 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.

Engine17 · 42%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Power train9 · 22%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%
Service brakes3 · 8%
Seat belts2 · 5%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 5%
Air bags2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20112
20132
20146
20154
20162
20176
20186
20192
20201
20215
20222
20242

From owner complaints

Vehicle was running very rough. Hard to start. Had it towed to north penn vw. They diagnosed it as a defective timing chain tensioner. Two managers and a tech said the part failed and it should not have. They said it was of no fault of my own. They suggested i contact vw since it was a defective part. I did and they…

Engine · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

About a month ago, while driving , the abs light, brake light and ESP light came on. After about 2 weeks of troubleshooting, a local mechanic troubleshot the issues to a faulty ABS module. After many phone calls with my local VW dealership I was able to set an appointment for a diagnostic. They determined " Diag ABS…

Forward collision avoidance · Jun 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The horn on this vehicle does not operate immediately upon pressing the horn button on the steering wheel. There is always a very noticeable delay in response. I know that the horn is a safety item that has strict regulations - can this be looked into? It is apparently a trait of all 2010 vw gti's. *tr

Electrical system · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 volkswagen gti. While driving approximately 45 mph, the front driver side tire blew out and forced the vehicle to veer to the left. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the retainer wall. The front driver side air bag deployed, but the seat belt failed to retract. A police report was not…

Seat belts · Nov 2014 · 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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