2010 Volkswagen GTI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Volkswagen GTI, 2% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“When hot transmission is getting stuck! When warm I cannot go onto reverse when shifter is in r pushing the gas does not get it to move! Also when driving will d on dash board will start blinking and will no longer switch gears accelerator will go into red! I need to pull over and restart car to continue driving! I have read only that other vw models had recalls because of wires it was switching to n !I think this car is also having a similar problem and be included! …”
NHTSA complaint #11413320, filed 2021-04, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 28% |
| 2023 | 2 | 33% |
| 2022 | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 37 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 15% |
| 2015 | 20 | 21% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen GTI
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology