How many recalls does the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI have?

The 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI?

The most recent recall was issued on February 14, 2024 and relates to the fuel system, gasoline system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI.

2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recalls Canada & USA

2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Volkswagen GTI has two recalls, the most serious being a defective front passenger airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and causing serious injury or death. The vehicle also has a fuel system recall where a leak can develop and, near an ignition source, raise the risk of a fire.

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

February 14, 2024

2015–2020 VOLKSWAGEN GTINHTSA Campaign #24V110000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

Safety Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

261,257 vehicles affectedMfr ref: VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF

2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recalls — Canada & USA

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2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recalls — Canada & USA

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