2018 Volkswagen GTI

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2018 Volkswagen GTI
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:55:37.974Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2018: 16 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1985	2
1986	2
1987	2
1988	0
1989	0
1990	0
1991	1
1992	0
1993	0
1994	0
1995	18
1996	9
1997	10
1998	10
1999	8
2000	45
2001	74
2002	124
2003	53
2004	7
2005	8
2006	43
2007	77
2008	67
2009	167
2010	53
2011	54
2012	40
2013	34
2014	10
2015	97
2016	66
2017	50
2018	16
2019	178
2020	8
2021	3
2022	26
2023	6
2024	28
2025	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN/STOP THE CAR AT 50 YARDS OUT GOING 30 MILES PER HOUR RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE JUNE 2018 AND ITS CURRENTLY MARCH 2019.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190307

I HAVE/ HAD A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI. AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION MY CAR HAD JUST BARELY NORTH OF 7000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT AND I SAW DEER ABOUT 30-50 YARDS AWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190307

During moderate braking, the ABS system was violently pulsing the brakes on the left front wheel. This occured on about one dozen braking events over a 5-7 mile distance.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250402

POWER TRAIN

3 of 16 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE

3 of 16 total reports mention: engine.

STRUCTURE

2 of 16 total reports mention: structure.

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I am reporting a water intrusion issue involving the rear hatch area of my 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260304

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

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I am reporting a water intrusion issue involving the rear hatch area of my 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260304

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180629 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 18V369000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191119 — electrical system, steering

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 19V615000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231212 — RQ (closed 20240701)

Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

R 20240725 — fuel system, gasoline

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 24V110000 — check if this car was fixed