This page covers 2 recalls, 50 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Volkswagen Gti.
27–28 mpg combined
8.4–8.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2017 GTI centers on the fuel and propulsion system and the engine. Owners most frequently report sudden loss of propulsion while driving, sometimes at highway speeds, leaving the vehicle undrivable. Fuel system complaints are also prominent, with multiple owners describing fuel leaks, pooling gasoline near the rear wheel well, and at least some reports of the fuel pump failing during operation. Engine-related complaints cluster around stalling, rough running, and similar drivability failures. Powertrain issues make up the next notable group, generally involving loss of drive or hesitation. A single report describes airbag deployment in a low-speed collision, and another mentions a backup camera repeatedly displaying a garbled image, but neither rises to the level of a recurring pattern across the complaint set. The fuel leak and propulsion loss reports are the clearest recurring themes owners describe.
50
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Volkswagen GTI has 2 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak that can ignite and cause a fire.
The fuel system on certain front-wheel drive models can leak fuel near an ignition source, raising the risk of a fire. The second recall affects vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake, and keyless entry: the ignition system can allow the key to be removed while the gear selector is not in Park, which can lead to an unintended rollaway and a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty seal on the suction pump inside the fuel tank allows fuel to flow into the emissions control system and potentially leak from the charcoal canister.
What the fix does
The suction pump will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
Silicate buildup on the shift lever switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition even when the transmission is not in Park.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
