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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2016 Volkswagen GTI Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 67 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 forward collision avoidance of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 1% of the 67 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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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024724%
2023233%
20221552%
201911%
201611%
201511%
2014220%
201012%

Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI

Engine
18 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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