Volkswagen GTI years to avoid
Every Volkswagen GTI model year on file (2012-2013), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2013
Worst year on file
88.8
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | 88.8 High | 34 | Engine |
| 2 | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 53.5 Medium | 40 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Volkswagen GTI complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53.5 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 88.8 High | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.