Engine coolingPart report
2011 Volkswagen GTI Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 55 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 engine cooling of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI, 2% of the 55 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 9% |
| 2006 | 5 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 6 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 20% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
| 1998 | 3 | 30% |
| 1996 | 2 | 22% |
| 1995 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI
Engine
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
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 Oct 29, 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