2011 Volkswagen GTI Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI, 2% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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.
“I was driving no a downhill incline picking up speed but no more than 40 MPH. I had my daughter in the back of my car, and realized the brakes were not working the way they should. I have a standard shift car and downshifted quickly from 6th gear to 3rd gear and had to put my whole weight on the brake to stop the car and kept my hand on the e-brake as my last resort. Fortunately no one was hurt, but the experience was not a good one. I took it to the dealership to have it checked. The tech stated it was the brakebooster and a pin within the pump that came loose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567933, filed 2014-03, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186589Jan 26, 2021A/C requirements, update to title.
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 24% |
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 6 | 35% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 5 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 98 | 59% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 30% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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