Recalls ·2013 Volkswagen GTI

2013 Volkswagen GTI recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI; the most frequently affected component is unknown or other. Owners filed 34 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints34
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Unknown or otherCampaign 18V329000 · 16 May 2018

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 15V483000 · 04 Aug 2015

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Risk: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.

What owners complain about

Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine11 · 32%
Fuel/propulsion system7 · 21%
Power train5 · 15%
Air bags4 · 12%
Electrical system3 · 9%
Service brakes2 · 6%
Visibility2 · 6%
Structure2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

20132
20146
20153
20161
20175
201811
20191
20203
20211
20251

From owner complaints

I was driving at normal highway speeds and when i went to slow down for a red light my brakes were not engaging until my pedal was pushed well over half way down. This was a very serious issue. I started noticing that if i pumped my brake pedal, the brakes would become more effective, but the vehicle really was not…

Service brakes · Apr 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen gti. While driving at any speed, the gear shifted into neutral and communication was lost with the gear box. Also, the rpms increased. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was placed in park, shut off, and restarted. The failure recurred several times. The…

Power train · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

I purchased my volkswagen gti march of this year. During ownership, i had the windows tinted and each time it was serviced by the dealership subcontractor, the windows were scratched. The door glass and rear window was replaced with the rear glass quarter being replaced twice. This was not the safety concern, but it…

Visibility · Nov 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Car was driven in a neighborhood. First noticed some smoke coming out of the hood, stopped the car, more and more smoke came out and couldn't even see anything if anyone were to be in the car. Notice some fire start to appear at the bottom of the car, called 911. The entire hood was on fire by the time firefighters…

Electrical system · Nov 2018 · 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.