The 2015 Volkswagen GTI's low safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V1100002024-14-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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16V6470002016-07-09

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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14V4120002014-07-07

STEERING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.

A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V2290002015-17-04

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Volkswagen GTI Fuel Economy

28mpg combined

25city

33-34hwy

$2,900/yr

At 28 MPG combined, the 2015 Volkswagen GTI delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

GTI - Automatic (AM-S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,900/yr7/10 Clean

GTI - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$2,900/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Volkswagen GTI

33States

26%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

25112%

FLFlorida

1818%

DCWashington DC

1396%

WAWashington

1175%

MDMaryland

1165%

TXTexas

1145%

AZArizona

944%

ILIllinois

844%

PAPennsylvania

804%

NYNew York

703%

GAGeorgia

693%

COColorado

643%

NCNorth Carolina

623%

DEDelaware

613%

MNMinnesota

563%

NJNew Jersey

512%

OROregon

472%

MOMissouri

452%

NHNew Hampshire

402%

OHOhio

402%

IN31

MA30

NV30

MI30

KY28

UT24

VA24

WI22

OK22

TN21

CT13

VT12

LA11

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Volkswagen GTI Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Volkswagen GTI a good car to buy?

The 2015 Volkswagen GTI has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Volkswagen GTI?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen GTI. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.