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SuspensionPart report

2015 Volkswagen GTI Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2% of the 97 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.

“Would like to know why we were never informed of the 3 recalls on our 2015 vw GTI. Started investigating after our 2015 vw passat has the bad airbags in them. Also own the GTI and we investigated to see if the bad airbags are in there too. That is when we found problems with the fuel pump which was recalled in june 2015, we were never notified, also a fuel leak of an ignition source...never notified and a loose stabilizer link in the steering. Who wants to drive this car. Why were we not notified of these three recalls. We never moved, I want an answer as this car is always in use. …”

NHTSA complaint #10882763, filed 2016-07

“The dealership left the shipping blocks/pucks/discs on the struts. This is a common problem as evidenced through many online forums. The dealership and many others claim that this does not cause a problem; however, the blocks prevent the suspension from doing its job, which is absorbing impact, improving braking, and helping the wheels maintain contact with the ground. I drove over 18000 miles not realizing that they were on (I just thought I have a tight suspension). I have now lost 4 tires (premature wear and bubbles/punctures) and have damage to the strut and steering knuckle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10766672, filed 2015-09

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201712%
201611%
201522%
201112%
200711%
200612%
200243%
200123%
200012%

Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen GTI

Engine
40 complaints
Fuel system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Forward 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology