2007 Volkswagen GTI Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Volkswagen GTI, 4% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Despite regular maintenance, the cam follower and cam of my vw 2.0t fsi engine failed in under 40k miles. This resulted in fuel cuts and power drop offs. A very dangerous combination when merging onto a highway. These items were replaced under warranty, but would have cost me nearly $1400 to repair if they weren't covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10317124, filed 2010-03, 39,000 miles“The high pressure fuel pump cam follower system on the 2.0t fsi motors is prone to failure, I had a follower wear through the protective coating in about 20,000 miles, and due to this reason further wear would be accelerated, damaging the camshaft and the cam lobe, as well as the fuel pump, causing the car to be out of service for at least fifteen days. I replaced the follower myself but demand that Volkswagen finds a reasonable solution to fix this. They refuse to do any repairs until there is a failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277708, filed 2009-07, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen GTI. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle periodically loses power, but has not shut off. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new fuel sensor and fuel pump. The service manager stated that the fuel pump and fuel sensor are not made for high altitudes. If they are replaced, the same failure will occur. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 1,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10195648, filed 2007-07, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10176770Jun 15, 2020Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- 10150857Sep 28, 2018Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
- 10121170Mar 9, 2016Diagnosis of servicing camshaft lobe that drives the high pressure fuel pump. Information of finding warrenty coverage for service
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- 10121124Feb 5, 2016Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
- 10121123Feb 5, 2016Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 25% |
| 2019 | 23 | 13% |
| 2017 | 20 | 38% |
| 2016 | 18 | 27% |
| 2015 | 20 | 21% |
| 2013 | 7 | 21% |
| 2012 | 4 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 10 | 23% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
| 1997 | 4 | 40% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen GTI
40 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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