Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI has 0 recalls, 62 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
62
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am currently stationed in the United Kingdom and the VW dealership is stating that they are unable... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the c... |
| Aug 17, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This has been an open recall for 5 years and the manufacturer will not fix it. This could lead to ... |
| May 6, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When driving down the road doing about 35 mph with no car close in front of me my forward collision ... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When driving over train tracks the automatic emergency brakes engaged and the forward collision dete... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Purchased vehicle brand new from Seacoast VW in Greenland, NH in March of 2020. In February of 2022 ... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 VW Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6040... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving on the interstate with no cars near me and my sunroof exploded and showered me with glass. V... |
| Sep 19, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving and the spring from the grab handle (driver side) popped out and hit me by my left eye... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check en... |
| May 5, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine completely failed while driving normally and lost power while on the highway, doing highw... |
| Feb 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while a complete stop, the Auto Start... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Faulty/unreliable water pump resulted in sudden coolant leak and subsequently overheating the engine... |
| Oct 31, 2022 | SUSPENSION | GTI has an overly squeaky front suspension. Suspension is 100% stock and unmodified. Searching onlin... |
| Oct 15, 2022 | SEATS,LANE DEPARTURE | Driver seats frame is loose, have been waiting for part since October/2022, they said that I can tak... |
| Nov 29, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 11/2021 @ 5927 miles - sunny day, no vehicle in front, without warning AEB lit up, flashing and auto... |
| Aug 6, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car idles rough during initial cold start up, intermittently hesitates during acceleration and f... |
| Apr 8, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Intermittent warning light on dash indicating, "Cruise control system malfunction".The owner's manua... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | * "Starter system faulty", currently the supposedly damaged part has already been replaced * When ... |
| Jun 29, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK IN EMERGENCY SITUATION - DID NOT DEPLOY IN A REAR-... |