Does the 2013 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?

The 2013 Volkswagen GTI has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with unknown or other.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI?

42 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI?

There are 848 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI.

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2013 Volkswagen GTI service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

Base Hatchback 4-Door
Base Hatchback 2-Door

Engines covered

2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2013 Volkswagen GTI Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #18V32900016/05/2018Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 201

Consequence

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or

NHTSA #15V48300004/08/2015Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwage

Consequence

A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploy

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel c

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

TSB #11026185

Replace Door Lock and Cap.

Showing the 8 most recent of 848 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20180529Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A POLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED T

20181113Component: STRUCTURE:BODYFire reported

CAR WAS DRIVEN IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. FIRST NOTICED SOME SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD, STOPPED THE CAR, MORE AND MORE SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULDN'T EVEN SEE ANYTHING IF ANYONE WERE TO BE IN THE CAR. NOTICE

20181113Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Fire reported

CAR WAS DRIVEN IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. FIRST NOTICED SOME SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD, STOPPED THE CAR, MORE AND MORE SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULDN'T EVEN SEE ANYTHING IF ANYONE WERE TO BE IN THE CAR. NOTICE

20181113Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

CAR WAS DRIVEN IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. FIRST NOTICED SOME SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD, STOPPED THE CAR, MORE AND MORE SMOKE CAME OUT AND COULDN'T EVEN SEE ANYTHING IF ANYONE WERE TO BE IN THE CAR. NOTICE

20250422Component: POWER TRAIN

DSG automatic transmission started going into neutral at various speeds and driving conditions. It feels as though the clutch disengages momentarily, causing the vehicle to slow down and engine to rev

Showing the 5 most serious of 42 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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