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2011 VOLKSWAGEN GTI UNKNOWN OR OTHER Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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UNKNOWN OR OTHER Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #18V329000 Plain English
Component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle was part of a special internal testing period, which may have affected some of its components. This could mean the vehicle doesn't meet all the necessary safety and regulatory standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle doesn't meet these standards, you're at a higher risk of being involved in a crash, or possibly even a fire, which could cause injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will review your vehicle and make any necessary repairs to ensure it meets all the required safety standards. If repairs aren't possible, they'll offer to repurchase your vehicle at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair or repurchase process begins.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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Other VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2011 Recalls

AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN GTI Years

2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
5 recalls
2022
6 recalls
2021
1 recall
2020
3 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
2 recalls
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
2 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
2 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
3 recalls

Similar UNKNOWN OR OTHER Recalls in Other Vehicles

2017 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ Metris
4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER recalls
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ Metris
4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter
4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER recalls
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter
4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER recalls
2018 VOLKSWAGEN Atlas
4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GTI safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the UNKNOWN OR OTHER recall for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GTI? (Campaign #18V329000)

Your vehicle was part of a special internal testing period, which may have affected some of its components. This could mean the vehicle doesn't meet all the necessary safety and regulatory standards. If your vehicle doesn't meet these standards, you're at a higher risk of being involved in a crash, or possibly even a fire, which could cause injury or damage. Your Volkswagen dealer will review your vehicle and make any necessary repairs to ensure it meets all the required safety standards. If repairs aren't possible, they'll offer to repurchase your vehicle at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair or repurchase process begins.