2016 Volkswagen GTI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 15%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 15% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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 at around 15mph in a residential area when I heard the loud sound like a gunshot. I stopped immediately and went outside to find that my sunroof was shattered. That was nothing on the ground that could've hit the sunroof or was there anything high nearby (trees, buildings, etc.) that something could've fell from.”
NHTSA complaint #11104517, filed 2018-06, 14,000 miles“My 2016 golf GTI se has a leaking panaormic sunroof, it leaks into the interior causing damage to the ceiling, the passenger seat, the overhead lighting controls, and the passenger visor light. This happens even when there is a minor amount of rain. This happens when the car is moving or stationary. There are so many people with this problem that vw should be issuing a recall to fix it. I have a video showing what is happening but, you guys only accept pictures.”
NHTSA complaint #11316769, filed 2020-03, 30,600 miles“Center console trim became unglued and sharp. Chrome surrounding the center storage peeled up and cut me several times before I had the piece replaced out of my wallet.”
NHTSA complaint #11183848, filed 2019-03, 62,500 miles“The chrome trim detail around the gear selector base peeled up slightly right in front of the storage cubby. It is not visible from a normal seated position that it peeled up. When removing an item from the storage cubby the peeled up metal deeply sliced my finger and it bled for hours. The peeled up metal is razor sharp. The vw dealer was familiar with the issue on similar vehicles and replaced the entire assembly. This happened in december 2017. I am reporting it now after hearing of several similar occurrences with this make/model.”
NHTSA complaint #11181359, filed 2019-02, 28,000 miles“Repeated hard knock coming from the front of the car when accelerating quickly from a dead stop. Suspected the engine mount and transmission mounts. Similar reports have been reported by other owners online. Noise does not occur once the car is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11172436, filed 2019-01, 10,000 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
- 11012472Dec 19, 2024VW multiple campaign closures
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
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 2016 Volkswagen GTI
18 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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