NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen GTI; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 17 complaints, most often about service brakes. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #5 for number of recalls.
Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 24V110000 · 14 Feb 2024
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Electrical system — Control moduleCampaign 19V615000 · 22 Aug 2019
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Service brakes, hydraulic — CaliperCampaign 18V369000 · 01 Jun 2018
Do not drive until repaired
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
What owners complain about
Share of the 17 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes6 · 35%
Engine4 · 24%
Power train3 · 18%
Unknown or other2 · 12%
Electrical system2 · 12%
Structure2 · 12%
Tires1 · 6%
Wheels1 · 6%
When complaints were filed
20183
20196
20205
20251
20262
From owner complaints
Sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. I was driving on a residential road and heard a loud "boom." i looked up to see that the sunroof was completely shattered. The temperature was mild, there were no bumps on the road, no bridges nearby from which something could be thrown, and no sign of external impact to cause…
2018 volkswagen gti s. Was actually leaving my house on the way to the dealer for an unrelated issue. As i was leaving my house, driving at like 10-15 mph on my street. My tpms light comes on saying i have low pressure. I stop immediately to check to see. My rear driver tire had a huge sidewall bulge and you could see…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen gti. While the contact's son was driving 65 mph, the sun roof exploded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to camelback volkswagen (499 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 648-9181) where it was diagnosed that the…
6/1/20 brakes good measured 8 (in the green) this is when i received a new water pump (i know! Under warranty issue also imo). Milage 25490. September got new tires. Anti lock brakes went off right a way x2. 10/10/20 took car in for 30,000 mile check at 29,053 miles. Brakes measured at 3. Mckenna suggested new…
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.