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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2010 Volkswagen GTI Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2010 Volkswagen GTI, 2% of the 53 complaints for this model year.

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.

“About a month ago, while driving , the abs light, brake light and ESP light came on. After about 2 weeks of troubleshooting, a local mechanic troubleshot the issues to a faulty ABS module. After many phone calls with my local VW dealership I was able to set an appointment for a diagnostic. They determined Diag ABS system no communication advised on replacement module . The module costing $2,886.04 in parts and labor. With the part not in stock and the dealership saying no way of knowing when we'll get one in . …”

NHTSA complaint #11496218, filed 2022-12

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024724%
2023233%
20221552%
201911%
201611%
201511%
2014220%
201012%

Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen GTI

Engine
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen GTI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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