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Buying a used 2018 Volkswagen GTI? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2018 GTI has 3 recalls in this group. The brake caliper recall concerns reduced braking and carries a stop-driving instruction. Fuel tank seal leaks and key removal when the vehicle is not in Park round out the listed recalls. Its 16 owner complaints are unverified reports, with SERVICE BRAKES accounting for 6, followed by POWER TRAIN and ENGINE with 3 each. The complaint record lists 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm brake caliper recall completion and stop-driving status by VIN.
- Verify fuel tank seal and key-removal recall repairs.
- Request brake inspection records and ask about braking problems.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Volkswagen GTI
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| VW and Audi Brake Calipers May Reduce Braking · do not drive | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Audi, VW Fuel Tank Seal May Cause Leaks | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Volkswagen Jetta and Golf key removable when not in Park | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
16 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6 | Yes |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Structure | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |