2023 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 17% of the 6 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.
“VW has implemented a so-called and unwanted safety feature called Hill Assist which locks the brakes on manual transmisson models when at a standstill which has many times nearly caused an accident. This system locks the brakes when the clutch is activated and brakes are applied and can prevent the car from moving forward for two to three seconds, or cause a vehicle stall. This system activates for two to three seconds and can't be modified or turned off. This system also works on a predetermined amount of time and no user interaction can change the time or hold/braking force. …”
NHTSA complaint #11632262, filed 2024-12Related 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…
- 11029309Feb 25, 2026Engine Light ON, DTCs P2004,P2006,P2014 or P2015 Stored in Engine Motor Control Module, Replace Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve -N316-
- 11029310Feb 6, 2026Update Programming software of the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- to improve thermostat performance.
- 11026171Nov 12, 2025Contamination within the Intake maniold runner control module causing the valve to stick closed.
- 11026170Nov 10, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
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 2023 Volkswagen GTI
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
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