2019 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 133about this part
- Share
- 74%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 133 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Volkswagen GTI, 74% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The first time was a couple weeks ago when the engine stalled out as I was pulling up to a stop sign in 2nd gear with the clutch depressed. I was able to start the engine back up and continue operating afterwards. The second time was just last thursday when the engine stalled as I was pulling into a parking spot, again with the clutch depressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11194315, filed 2019-04, 500 miles“The vehicle I have purchased stalls softly frequently. It usually stalls when coming to a stop from a low speed. It also stalls while the gear is in neutral and coming from a stop. The stalling also has occurred while the clutch pedal is fully pressed. Volkswagen needs to address this concern asap. This affects the safety of the driver and the people around me.”
NHTSA complaint #11219993, filed 2019-06, 750 miles“Bought a new 2019 vw GTI rabbit edition in 6 speed manual. The vehicle stalls and has stalled at least 10 times and I've had it for 2 days. Its very concerning. I've made an appointment to take it in, and I've called vw customer care to let them know. It happens while coming to a stop, has happened in the middle of the intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #11229682, filed 2019-07, 50 miles“As I slowed down coming to a stop sign, I put the car in neutral. When I came to a complete stop, the engine shut off as if it was an auto off/auto on feature. The engine did not turn back on automatically. This happened immediately after at the next stop light. A few days later, the same thing happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11362123, filed 2020-09, 440 miles“Car stalls when coming to a stop with foot in clutch. Also, if you shift from neutral to first, still with foot in clutch fully, it will sometimes stall. The random stalling is not cause by the user because the clutch is 100% depressed, yet the car still silently stalls. Along with this, the shift indicator is not always accurate, sometimes I may be in 3rd, yet it displays that I am in 4th.”
NHTSA complaint #11208346, filed 2019-05, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11025438Oct 29, 2025Turbocharger repair or replace due to stuck wastegate.
- 11025452Oct 17, 2025Coolant Bleed Procedure
- 11025437Oct 14, 2025G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- 11025432Oct 14, 2025EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 50% |
| 2019 | 133 | 74% |
| 2018 | 4 | 24% |
| 2017 | 14 | 27% |
| 2016 | 18 | 27% |
| 2015 | 40 | 41% |
| 2014 | 4 | 40% |
| 2013 | 11 | 32% |
| 2012 | 13 | 33% |
| 2011 | 20 | 36% |
| 2010 | 17 | 32% |
| 2009 | 15 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen GTI
62 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen GTI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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