Model year 2027 · Midsize Cars
2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI at 26–28 mpg combined across 2 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN.
Safety recalls
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EPA combined mpg
26–28
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI recalls
We could not find the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/34/28 mpg | $2,400 | 317 |
| Golf R | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/31/26 mpg | $3,150 | 347 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 4 DR ICE FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2027 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 4 DR ICE AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI owner complaints
We could not match the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Volkswagen Golf/GTI model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
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| 2026 Golf/GTI | 25–27 mpg | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Golf/GTI | 25–27 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 Golf/GTI | 23–27 mpg | 2 | 41 | — |
| 2023 Golf/GTI | 23–28 mpg | 5 | 23 | — |
| 2022 Golf/GTI | 23–28 mpg | 6 | 119 | — |
| 2021 Golf/GTI | 26–33 mpg | 2 | 11 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Golf/GTI | 27–32 mpg | 3 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Golf/GTI | 24–32 mpg · 119 MPGe | 7 | 278 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Golf/GTI | 24–29 mpg · 119 MPGe | 10 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Golf/GTI | 25–29 mpg · 119 MPGe | 7 | 300 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Golf/GTI | 25–29 mpg · 116 MPGe | 12 | 219 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Golf/GTI | 26–35 mpg · 116 MPGe | 13 | 293 | 5/5 |
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Other 2027 Volkswagen models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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