2015 Volkswagen GTI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 21%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 21% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Similar to other owners with the same vehicle, the trim surrounding my shifter has cracked. This trim not only goes around a part my hands touch everyday while driving but surrounds a storage cubbie where people often store phones, wallets or various items. The splitting trim is rather sharp and sliced my finger open when grazing it earlier today. ## VIN failed ## Volkswagen GTI 2015 ##”
NHTSA complaint #11181249, filed 2019-02, 41,000 miles“I've cut my hand open twice in 18 hours on some sharp edged trim around the gear shift just by shifting into park. Both times the car was stationary. First happened 12/10 pm then again 12/11 am. I needed first aid as I was bleeding pretty badly, did not need a doctor.”
NHTSA complaint #11288541, filed 2019-12, 60,000 miles“We have what we consider to be a significant safety problem with our 2105 GTI (autobahn version) and the passenger seat air bags. My wife has a hip problem and has to use a seat cushion that is over 2' thick while riding as a passenger. That works well in our subaru outback that uses a load cell to detect the passenger's presence but it doesn't work with our GTI and vw's system, so there is no passenger seat air bag protection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10972065, filed 2017-04, 24,000 miles“I was driving approximately 45 MPH on the highway in jacksonville, fl when my sunroof suddenly exploded sending glass shards everywhere. The glass broke from the inside out based on the orientation of the remaining shards attached to the sunroof frame. This was at 8:45am while traveling in morning work traffic. The loudness and intensity of the glass breaking nearly caused me lose control of my vehicle. Tom bush Volkswagen jacksonville dealership refused to cover the damage even though the vehicle is under manufacturer's warranty. I received minor scrapes from the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10956665, filed 2017-02, 22,000 miles“The trim around the dsg shifter has deteriorated and has left behind several very sharp edges. Cuts on fingers and hands happen frequently when using the shifter normally to change gears. Trim at the base of the shifter has also deteriorated, commonly causing cuts when using the storage compartment just in front of the shifter. This vehicle has limited miles and has predominately been stored in a garage.”
NHTSA complaint #11208102, filed 2019-05, 12,000 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
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
- 11010011Oct 7, 2024Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
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 2015 Volkswagen GTI
40 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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