2016 Volkswagen GTI Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI covers five trims, Base, Autobahn, Performance, S and SE, on 4-door and 2-door hatchbacks. Its engine is a gasoline 2.0L inline-four, 121 cubic inches, turbocharged, with double overhead camshafts. Procedures and diagnostics for that engine sit alongside specifications and torque values for the drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering, plus wiring diagrams for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door hatchback
• 2-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• Autobahn
• Performance
• S
• SE

Known issues on the 2016 GTI. The federal record lists 4 recalls for the 2016 GTI. One recalled certain 2016 GTI vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator could rupture or deploy improperly, scattering metal fragments or failing to hold the passenger. Certain front-wheel-drive 2016 GTI vehicles were recalled because a faulty in-tank jet pump seal could push fuel into the evaporative emissions system and out of the charcoal canister. Certain 2016 GTI vehicles fitted with keyless entry, a manual handbrake and an automatic gearbox could release the key while not in Park. Of 66 complaints, the leaders are the engine (18) and fuel and propulsion (13); 4 reported an injury and 1 a crash. Fuel system diagnostics fit.