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Volkswagen Golf/GTI by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Volkswagen Golf/GTI (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 26–28 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 38 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Volkswagen Golf/GTI years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Golf/GTI | 2 | 26–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Golf/GTI | 2 | 25–27 mpg | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Golf/GTI | 2 | 25–27 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 Golf/GTI | 4 | 23–27 mpg | 2 | 41 | — |
| 2023 Golf/GTI | 4 | 23–28 mpg | 5 | 23 | — |
| 2022 Golf/GTI | 4 | 23–28 mpg | 6 | 119 | — |
| 2021 Golf/GTI | 4 | 26–33 mpg | 2 | 11 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Golf/GTI | 4 | 27–32 mpg | 3 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Golf/GTI | 13 | 24–32 mpg · 119 MPGe | 7 | 278 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Golf/GTI | 13 | 24–29 mpg · 119 MPGe | 10 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Golf/GTI | 13 | 25–29 mpg · 119 MPGe | 7 | 300 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Golf/GTI | 9 | 25–29 mpg · 116 MPGe | 12 | 219 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Golf/GTI | 12 | 26–35 mpg · 116 MPGe | 13 | 293 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Volkswagen Golf/GTI recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Volkswagen Golf/GTI year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V638000 — Seat belts: Front: Retractor, reported Sep 24, 2025; model years 2025
- 25V103000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Feb 19, 2025; model years 2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V480000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Jun 27, 2024; model years 2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V110000 — Fuel system, gasoline, reported Feb 14, 2024; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- 23V604000 — Electrical system: Ignition: Switch, reported Aug 30, 2023; model years 2019, 2020
- 23V437000 — Suspension: Front: Macpherson strut, reported Jun 21, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V831000 — Electrical system: Body control module: Software, reported Nov 9, 2022; model years 2016
- 22V823000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Nov 2, 2022; model years 2022, 2023
- 22V815000 — Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems, reported Oct 31, 2022; model years 2019, 2020
- 22V707000 — Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Radiator assembly, reported Sep 21, 2022; model years 2022, 2023
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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