2010 Volkswagen GTI problems and complaints
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen GTI. The most-reported areas: Engine (17), Power Train (14), Electrical System (9).
Key takeaways
- 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 32% |
| Power Train | 14 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 17% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Volkswagen GTI 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2010 Volkswagen GTI 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2024-03-14
The seatbelt is failing as it does not retract back into its holder and I am uncertain as to how safe and effective it is. Note that I have not done anything to cause this damage to it, it is through use and time. Volkswagen Group should approve fixes to it without additional cost to the customer.
Service Brakes - filed 2024-03-04
under emergency braking at around 70mph all 4 wheels locked up and abs/traction lights illuminated on dash. Caused a minor accident and flat spot on all 4 tires. ABS did not work. This is a know recall for 2009 models of the same vehicle. I replicated the issue a second time at a slower speed on a secluded road with th...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2022-12-06
About a month ago, while driving , the abs light, brake light and ESP light came on. After about 2 weeks of troubleshooting, a local mechanic troubleshot the issues to a faulty ABS module. After many phone calls with my local VW dealership I was able to set an appointment for a diagnostic. They determined " Diag ABS sy...
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More for the 2010 Volkswagen GTI
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.