This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Volkswagen Gti.
27 mpg combined
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 2020 Volkswagen GTI has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak that can ignite if it contacts an ignition source, raising the risk of a vehicle fire. The ignition switch can also fail, particularly in high temperatures, causing the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving. The third recall involves the tire pressure monitoring system, which can fail to detect a sudden loss of pressure across all four tires, leaving the driver unaware of a dangerous handling situation.
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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At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch may fail, particularly in high-temperature environments, affecting 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta models with conventional ignition switches.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch at no cost. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or reference recall 28H7.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect when air pressure drops in all four tires at the same time, failing to alert you in time.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the tire pressure monitoring system software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
