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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 286 repairs.
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 95 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022112594 miUS $5400 | Went in to repair oil leak, rattling noise, found water pump leak. Replaced. oil leak water pump leaking, was replaced. timing chain replacement | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2021 | |||
| May 20162200 mi | Wind noise present since day 1, door seal was replaced and still an issue. 4th time in shop now for repair. CarNet suite works intermittently; hoping this issue is resolved with a refresh or replacement. Frustrating. | ||
| Jun 20164000 mi | Trim was misaligned. Appears quieter now. Still observing and can reopen the case if needed. Car Net suite works reliably now that I've gone back to iOS, Car Net did not play nice with Android. | ||
| Jul 201726000 mi | EPD light on, car was driving rough. Diagnosed as a computer refresh needed for the main engine. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - May 2019 | |||
| Nov 2015 | Paint was peeling on bumper where it meet body. Dealer repainted, gave me aloaner. | ||
| Jun 201712000 mi | Bumper paint was peeling again where rear bumper meets body. I was told shop had seen this before. Probably too close a fit and bumper rubs over bumps. Compressor was defective. Temperature at vents would vary widely due to sticky valve. | ||
| Dec 201715000 mi | Switch in tranny was giving error message. Tranny was pulled and switch replaced under warranty. It would have run $900 | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 20169200 mi | Roof leaks during heavy rain. Dealer said issue was due to disconnected drain tubes. Problem not fixed. | ||
| Nov 201610300 mi | Sunroof leak fix attempted again by dealer. Headliner and A-pillars replaced. Problem appears to be resolved. | ||
| Feb 201715000 mi | Roof leaking again. Dealer determined water was coming in where the windshield meets the roof, not at the sunroof. New windshield, headliner, and A-pillar installed. | ||
| Mar 201716000 mi | 4th water leak. Drivers side visor and A-pillar, plus hatch full of water and rear of headliner wet. VWoA replacing car with a new model. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 20161000 mi | Car was delivered with Blind Spot Warning not functioning. Dealer replaced module J1087 | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20161500 mi | replace headlight system cracked at delivery. discovered by washing the car before taking delivery, something my grandfather, a Buick dealer, taught me to do. | ||
| Sep 20168000 mi | engine light on intermittenly.Code p202500, indicating leaking evaporative emission sensor. replaced fuel tank leak detection control module Car occassionally downshifts too early, resulting in a loud clunk. | ||
| Nov 20169400 mi | check engine light kept coming on randomly. after many hours checking systems it was found to be caused by a faulty t17 connector at pin 9 and 11 on the engine control module. Essentially a loose wire. retightened pin 11. rattles from back. appears to be license plate assembly. extra bolts added. | ||
| Apr 201712000 mi | rattle from rear continues. Finally located noise in tool kit with two tools rapping against each other. | ||
| Mar 201828000 mi | rattles continue to get worse and now strange squeaks that appear to be shocks or shock mounts have become present. New buzzing noise from passenger side. Dealer says when a service rep drives it he can't find any rattles. | ||
| Sep 201834000 mi | Thermostat housing replaced. Water pump replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Sep 2023 | |||
| Aug 20164000 mi | A/C weak on very hots days. Dealer found TSB for N280 valve. Replaced valve and recharged system. All OK. | ||
| Nov 20166100 mi | Early on, noticed a slow steady drop in coolant level and a coolant smell after shut down. Dealer inspected engine for leaks and found none. Coolant tank requires 8 ounces of coolant every 6 months. Read on True Delta of leaks from thermostat and/or water pump. Returning vehicle to have those items inspected. | ||
| Oct 201827776 mi | Small rattle traced to loose wring harness under front passenger seat. Trim on driver's door grab handle replaced due to bubbling. Soft touch covering on driver door grab handle bubbling. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 202047291 miUS $479 | Lift gate would not latch. Dealer replaced latch. | ||
| Mar 202257000 miUS $500 | Noticed water in the back after washing, dealer said to pour water in sunroof and look for it to drain behind rear wheels. Right side was plugged. Dealer performed drain cleaning - this entailed removing the headliner and trim. Repair successful. | ||
| Jun 202260000 miUS $105 | Heard and felt thumping when wheels hits sharp bumps. Did not happen when brakes were applied. Had dealer check brake pads/hardware and struts for loose or worn parts. Nothing found. | ||
| Mar 202366000 miUS $1600 | Wet headliner after rain. TSB for kinked sunroof drain. Dealer removed headliner and replaced kinked drain tube ($20 part). Bulk of cost was labor. Headliner slightly stained. Replacing would have been $3700. | ||
| Jul 202368000 miUS $1300 | In for routine oil change and found upper timing cover leaking oil onto serpentine belt. Also needed an alignment. Repaired oil leak and replaced belt. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015 | Sunroof did not close properly. Dealer changed adaptation settings and corrected the issue. | ||
| Dec 20155000 mi | Fuel gauge extremely inaccurate, under estimates tank capacity. No fix available. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Apr 20165800 mi | Airbag light on; Rowe VW pulled code PB100B1B; replaced overlay harness | ||
| Jul 201610700 mi | Replaced infotainment control unit, 5F module | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201730000 mi | EPC light turbo pressure sensor | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201810000 mi | Oil leak. Warranty repair ($600). Replaced 2 part oil pan & sensors. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201824000 mi | Reset connection between gear select and transmission to clear a dash indicator. | ||
| May 202280000 mi | The trim around the gear select lever had a sharp edge. This part was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201722800 mi | Water Pump was leaking, Water Pump replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201828000 mi | Right front low beam headlight was occasionally not operating properly | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Oct 201717000 mi | Transmission box caused the sensor to read that there was a transmission problem, that was a false read | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20161000 mi | Car-Net module was not functional, from new. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201719000 mi | Android Auto stopped working. Dealer wanted me to drop off my car and my phone (honestly...) for a day so they could diagnose. Did a full system reset and started over myself. This is the second time I have had to do this. I don't know what is causing the issue, but the dealer has no interest in looking at it. | ||
| Sep 201723000 mi | Low coolant light activated. Confirmed coolant was low. Dealer said they pressure tested the system and could not find a leak. No action taken. I asked where the coolant could be going with no answer. Dealer returned reservoir with coolant over fill line. Subsequent oil analysis shows no coolant in the oil. Coolant level still dropping. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Jul 202065100 miC $60 | LR parking brake seized on intermittently. Investigation showed that the aluminum guide tube for the actuation cable had corroded at the point it entered the body underneath the rear seat. This was due to improper installation of the rubber grommet in the body. Area of LR floor was wet from water intrusion. Replaced guide tube and both cables. Unfortunately PB not covered by extended warranty. Repair required removal of entire center console. Poor design makes an easy repair into a very long process. | ||
| Jan 202178120 miC $102 | Replaced RR wheel bearing. Unnecessary. Noise turned out to be a loose heat shield next to the muffler. | ||
| Jun 202186800 miC $60 | Manual Transmission Clutch actuation. It would occasionally fail to release when the pedal was fully pressed. In one instance the pedal failed to return from the floor, requiring manual return. Dealer inspected hydraulic system and clutch and found no issues. Brake fluid was replaced and all brakes and clutch slave cylinder bled. This system was covered by VW extended warranty. | ||
| Nov 202193365 miC $40 | Vehicle had failed to crank. Battery voltage was low. Charged battery and drove to dealer, who checked the charging circuit and battery, pronouncing them OK. Owner follow-up showed loose battery clamp terminals had developed resistance which prevented alternator from charging the battery. Terminals cleaned and lubricated by owner. Dealer service, while inexpensive, was not thorough. | ||
| Jun 2022102920 miC $300 | Air conditioning not cooling well. Dealer inspected system for leaks and recharged. They installed florescent dye in case charge doesn't hold and to indicate a leak. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016620 mi | Rear door locks inoperative since driving off the lot. Dealer found loose connection in door panel and fixed. Sunroof pinch protection was too sensitive and roof would not auto close. Dealer adjusted sensitivity, works well now. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 201721000 mi | Suction pump replacement per TSB. No issues observed prior to repair. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20177200 mi | Climate control system (manual) malfunction. A/C pump staying on and icing up the heat exchanger. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 300hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202135340 mi | small leak from coolant system, covered under warranty just before covered period expired | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201712400 mi | CEL - P2185. Dealer diagnosed as faulty coolant temp sensor. Coolant temp sensor was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201714839 mi | Problem: Recurring P11A6 CEL. Diagnosed by dealer as Cam adjuster cylinder 2 - loose connection. Connector was reconnected properly. | ||
| Oct 201715500 mi | Previously reported CEL P11A6 returned. Dealer tracked it down to faulty Camshaft Actuators on one cylinder. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 202042898 miC $3500 | Loud knocking/banging noise from rear of car under hard acceleration. Diagnosed by dealer as Haldex AWD unit failure. Complete Haldex Coupling assembly (incl. Haldex Control Module) replaced. 4 months out of 5-year warranty but a known issue, VW eventually agreed to pay half of the parts cost. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201813020 miC $80 | Rear brake rotors started to became noticeably rusty within 6 months of vehicle delivery in 2015. Finally decided to clean off the rust and repaint with a heat resistant silver caliper paint as the rust had become a very noticeable eyesore. Cost = hire of hoist (rear wheels removed to provide access) plus cost of paint. | ||
| Mar 201916740 mi | Solenoids on the rear dampers rusting out. Not covered under warranty as considered "fair wear and tear". No fault codes. Not replaced ($583 each). Problem first noticed in 2018 after vehicle being on the road for only two Canadian winters. | ||
| May 202123691 miC $2700 | replaced front brakes: pads, rotors and calipers Diagnostic check of A/C found to be losing refrigerant due to corroded condensor. Replace condensor and recharge the system. | ||
| Mar 202225420 miC $2000 | replace both rear brakes: pads, calipers, rotors (40% corroded). | ||
| Jul 202226040 miC $530 | Replace camshaft position sensor Diagnosed cause of AFS fault warning light. One cornering light bulb burnt out, both replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201610000 mi | Low oil level... 3rd time it happens, they can't explain why engine is burning through oil | ||
| Mar 201713000 mi | the car is burning through oil for some reason. Dealer cant seem to figure it out either, this is the 4th time, they always say the car is fine, yet I tend to go back every 3500 miles or so because the oil light turns on. First time it came on, dealer said they probably didn't check it correctly. Second time they just called it a fluke in relation to the first time. Oil change was done at 9500 miles (VW states every 10K), Oil like came on again at 11500 miles... then they said the tech probably didn't properly fill it at oil change. Came on AGAIN at 13600 miles, and they initiated an oil consumption test, which came back reading normal. ARG!!! | ||
| May 201716000 mi | Oil consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States May 2016 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Jun 20161000 mi | Backup camera intermittent failure, camera replaced Replaced backup camera | ||
| Oct 20163000 mi | Back-up camera intermittently fails. Replaced camera module. Issue went away temporarily, but camera started intermittently failing again. | ||
| Mar 20175000 mi | Back-up camera intermittently fails. Applied updated to camera module. | ||
| Feb 201812000 mi | Backup camera, intermittent failure. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201717000 mi | Various glitches caused by early version of infotainment software. Updated software version. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 20163300 mi | Exterior B-pillar trim was cracking | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Feb 201830000 miUS $3000 | Clutch replaced. I installed an APR Stage 1 (low torque) chip tune and the clutch started to slip under high acceleration. So I upgraded the clutch lining and pressure plate to a TTRS version. So it may count as a performance upgrade. | ||
| Oct 202057000 miUS $3000 | Replace Clutch - upgrade to Sachs Performance | ||
| Feb 202161000 miUS $500 | Rear Brakes | ||
| Sep 202171000 miUS $450 | replaced starter motor | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201717000 mi | Drivers side window Express up/down not holding programming. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201716000 mi | Battery failed. Part is not in the US and a temporary battery has been fitted until a BEM battery arrives from Germany in October. | ||
| Jan 202136000 mi | Third thermostat cover replacment | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Aug 20165000 mi | Rear window washer nozzle dribbled fluid for no reason. Car did not recognize presence of key fob inside car and would not start. | ||
| Feb 201710000 mi | Center console cubby bin door lost one rubber cushion. Replaced bin under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201821527 mi | Car would not start and all electrical systems (displays, lights, windows, etc.) would not function. Attempted to jump-start; displays and windows would work, but the starter wouldn't crank and the info display showed numerous system errors. Trailered the car to the dealer, who replaced the battery and reset settings as required. Battery was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201718000 mi | Oil leak in rear differential. The differential had to be replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201718000 mi | Power window switch difficult to modulate. Affected all four windows operated by driver. | ||
| Jun 201835000 mi | Backup camera fails to work sometimes. Service department reflashed software. This didn't correct the problem which remains to this day. I noticed an odor of coolant after starting car. Dealer replaced thermostat gasket. | ||
| Oct 202157275 miUS $822 | Right rear wheel sensor malfunction | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2016 | Plastic rattle that was diagnosed to emanate from the roof console aft of the rear view mirror and housing the interior ceiling lights | ||
| May 202234100 miC $1200 | Leaking thermostat and water pump, which were replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2018 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Sep 201818000 miUS $200 | I brought the car in for a buyer inspection. There is a noise coming from the right side of the car. I thought it might be something related to wheel bearing or axle. The mechanic inspected it thoroughly, identified the noise, but could not find the source. He suspects it might be a weldment or other issue with a subframe. I'm going to bring it into the dealer and see what they have to say. | ||
| Oct 202026000 miUS $750 | The heater fan wasn't working. I brought the car into my favorite mechanic. It took them several hours to disassemble console etc to get close to the fan motor. The mechanic said that, as it was an R, the fan motor and/or head unit could be malfunctioning. As it was an R, the shop service manual was ambiguous on what actual parts were used. He estimated $2000 to get to the motor and head unit and potentially another $2000 to repair. I passed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2018 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 201812000 mi | cruise control and backup camera system errors | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2019 | |||
| May 201834000 miUS $30 | Replaced A-Pillar trim due to fabric coming loose from plastic trim. Replaced rattling driver's side airbag assembly (in steering wheel) Re-coded ECU to fix driver's window auto up/down feature | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Nov 201727000 mi | Front suspension creak, especially when cold, going over speed bumps and other road imperfections. Tech couldn't reproduce. Drove with tech, and he heard noise. Was told they would call for repair. Never called. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201611000 mi | Rear windows had been squeaking excessively since obtaining the car. Asked VW to look into it and both rear door seals apparently need replacing as they are defective from the factory. Waiting for parts from Canada currently. | ||
| Mar 201716000 mi | Rear window door seals were replaced after waiting a couple months for parts. Excessive squeaking rolling windows up and down is no longer present. Cooling system warning came on indicating low coolant level. Brought car into dealership to investigate and was likely related to air in lines from manufacture. Level was topped off, codes cleared and car was deemed fine. Has not re-occurred. | ||
| Jun 201720300 mi | Car would not start and all electrical power was out. Was able to jump start it to get it to the dealer. Battery had gone bad in only ~20K miles and 14 months. Was replaced under bumper to bumper warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Mar 201610000 mi | Low coolant warning light came on. Smell of coolant near front of engine. Dealer attempted to top off, but upon opening the tank, fluid expanded. 2nd occurrence on a road trip, topped off myself with distilled water. Possible air bubble. Drove through major standstorm, causing many chips in paint and windshield, some down to metal. Obtained estimate from body shop of $2k or higher, and elected to purchase touch-up paint instead to resolve problem. Performed radiator inspect. | ||
| Sep 201617000 mi | Horns became inoperative after driving through heavy rain with puddles not otherwise too deep for the car. Low-tone became completely inoperative, leaving only high tone. Dealer opted to replace both horns. Backup camera has wavy lines in video, like bad connection. Driver's seat had foam bits underneath, as if seat pad was falling apart. Dealer replaced lower foam pad and left bolster. Left bolster had torn free from base, and was rubbing apart, leaving foam pieces on floor. Maybe how I enter/exit car | ||
| Feb 201725000 mi | Premature battery failure at 18 months/24,534 miles. Battery would not take a charge, and could not start vehicle. | ||
| May 201730071 mi | HD Radio stations occasionally do not tune at radio power up. Changing stations restores audio. Dealer updated head unit software from 0241 to 0247 version. Backup camera flickers when first activated when hot. Intensifies with vibration (including engine exhaust sound). Dealer attempted fix via software update under warranty, however I suspect a loose video connection. Suspension creaking sound over speed bumps. Dealer attempted to reproduce, but used speed tables at moderate speed and could not reproduced. Called problem "normal". Driver's power window occasionally forgets auto up/down limits, requiring a reset. Dealer tested unit, and could not reproduce, declaring no fault found. | ||
| Jun 201730274 mi | Haldex AWD unit stopped functioning. The condition existed for 2-3 weeks in that rear wheels were not engaging in low-traction situations. Fault code was triggered after a launch control start spun the front wheels. Dealer replaced unit (OCQ525010F) with revised part (0CQ525010H), along with associated non-reusable bolts and fluids. Time in shop was waiting for the differental part to arrive from Canada. | ||
| May 201835800 mi | Chrome trim in front of gear shift peeling and creates sharp edges, safety risk Backup camera flicker | ||
| Sep 201838850 miUS $162 | Battery diminished quickly, requiring two jump starts on road trip. This was a replacement of a previous "warranty replacement" battery. Non-OEM battery used this time. | ||
| Oct 201947000 mi | Oil seepage around valve cover discovered during prebuy inspection at independent VW shop. Gasket was replaced under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 20161200 mi | DSG transmission failure. Dealer had whole new DSG transmission shipped from Germany and installed. | ||
| Feb 201819000 mi | Evaporator purge valve failed and was replaced under warranty. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 20173700 mi | Fuel level sensor failure immediately following fuel filler recall fix; not confirmed if this was due to faulty repairs. Fuel gauge got stuck around half tank and car ran out of gas on the road. Keyfob battery died after just 11 months of ownership. Replaced under warranty. Key fob battery failed just 1 week after it was replaced. Dealer cited the possibility of a faulty battery, and replaced it again Key fob battery failed for 3rd time in as many weeks. Dealer spent a day examining fob and car but could not find cause. Battery replaced again even though I insisted that the battery is not the root cause, as it is unlikely that multiple batteries would be faulty. | ||
| Mar 20174000 mi | Key fob battery failed for the fourth time in four weeks. After another full day in the shop dealer agreed that the key fob was faulty, and replaced it. However the item had to be ordered and took several days to arrive. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Dec 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| Nov 20165000 mi | Under TSB replace fuel pump. No symptoms of a problem with it. Replace Oil & Filter. Fixed sunroof rattle (loose glass). Sunroof was rattling. took car 3 times before dealer finally admitting to it and fix it. the glass was loose. | ||
| Dec 20166000 mi | Key fob needed new battery. replace under warranty. First time that I needed to replace the battery in less then a year I have the car! | ||
| Jun 20177901 mi | Sunroof was rattling again. This time they replace the retaining bolts instead of just tighten them up. Also a loose panel in the passenger footwell was fixed. | ||
| Mar 201811000 mi | So they replace the frame of the sunroof because they found out that it was cracked from the factory. So they got the factory to send the parts and the vendor to replace it. | ||
| May 201812000 mi | After they change the frame and supposedly fixed the sunroof and it was quite for a few days and then started rattling again. So I got VW to buy the car back. This was my second GTI that had the same issue. The other one was the first 2007 4 door in Northeast (Jersey) with same issue that was also return. Other the this the car is very good. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201823000 mi | Noise coming from driver front when hitting bumps. Front struts and sway bar links replaced. Tires rotated. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201814720 mi | Sunroof. SLIGHT leak—observed only inside passenger visor vanity mirror! Turned out there was recall, so sunroof was resealed in some way. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022118000 miUS $350 | Pads and rotors all 4 wheels, flushed all brake fluid | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201836000 mi | Bad strut mount. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 202283000 miUS $500 | Bad bearings. Replaced all 4 but I believe only 2 were making noise. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201822000 mi | MIL on. Needed an actuator for cylinder 2 valve. It intermittently failed turning on MIL | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 2015 | Engine went into limp mode. Dealer diagnosed bad oil pressure sensor and replaced. Problem recurred two days after leaving shop. Car still in shop (Trip 2) for further repairs. Engine went into limp mode again. Dealer called factory and they jointly diagnosed failed/failing crankshaft thrust bearing. Complete long block was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20169700 mi | Sunroof rattle when closed. Internet forum suggested lubing rear seal which fixed rattle. | ||
| Apr 201718000 mi | Sunroof rattle examined by VW of America (VWoA) representatives (engineers and Mexican plant rep) at my local VW dealer to develop a solution, but sunroof still rattles. They continue to look for a solution for this common Mk7 Golf/GTI problem. Lube no longer works. Although issue not fixed, EXCELLENT customer service by VWoA! | ||
| Jun 201721000 mi | Sunroof rattle, multiple interior rattles | ||
| Jul 201724000 mi | DIY attempt to fix sunroof rattle. Removed sunroof, removed plastic shield over sunroof motor and reinstalled sunroof. Rattle fixed! | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 20177700 mi | Broken center console lever vibrated from 3-4K RPM. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New South Wales, Australia May 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 202146500 miA $1300 | Bonnet latch replacement. With bonnet locked, required replacement also of front grill. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201614300 mi | Hatch door was rubbing on rear bumper cover, causing scratches. Bumper replaced under warranty. Dealer cites "wave" in bumper cover as cause for scratching. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Mar 2016 | Rough ride for past several months. After jacking car up, noticed that the dealer left shipping strut pucks in. Asked for suspension inspection and removal of pucks. Settings for bluetooth in radio couldn't be changed. Software update resolved problem. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20164000 mi | the switch for the sunroof did not work correctly. Problem took 2 trips since part had to be ordered. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 20166000 mi | After one attempt at Hendrick VW of Frisco, had to go to Rusty Wallis VW. Some dealers are very unhelpful/poorly trained. Hendrick has below average customer service despite being a huge flagship dealer.rnCamera kept getting stuck. Replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States May 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201713000 mi | batteries in both keys died. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201715000 mi | Moon roof not closing correctly, leaking water into car. Reset system. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Jun 2016 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Jul 20179000 mi | Charcoal canister replacement under warranty NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 Fuel/evap system suction pump replaced under warranty as part of recall Have noticed coolant smell emanating from engine bay when warm since new. Coolant level has slowly decreased. Dealership perfromed leakdown test and could not find a leak in the cooling system. Also, they performed a visual inspection of the cooling system and could find no evidence of a leak. They topped off the coolant reservoir and advised me that it is not unusual for vehicles with pressurized coolant systems to smell of coolant without an obvious leak. I will monitor the vehicle's coolant use and report back if more work is done. | ||
| Mar 201813500 mi | The rear suspension started making a slight, intermittent clattering/clunking noise in Q4 2017. Took car to the dealership to diagnose. Dealer tech acted like he couldn't hear the noise. Left the car for 3 days, returned on 3rd day and was told that noise could not be heard. Took dealer tech for a ride and pointed out the noise, at which point he admitted he could hear it. Dealer service advisor claimed that noise came from rear shock, but were advised by VAG to only replace 1 shock. Was told shock would be special ordered and I would be contacted when it came in. This was over a month ago. Have decided to replace both rear shocks with aftermarket units. Asked dealership (different VW dealership from last time) to diagnose coolant smell issue. Service tech claimed he could not smell the coolant smell. It is obvious VAG does not have any interest in fixing this issue. I will take my car to my independent mechanic from this point forward. A warranty is worthless if the company will not honor it. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20161000 mi | Sunroof squeaked, rattled, sunshade broke out of rails, which was fixed, then TSB applied, then entire frame and sunroof needed to be replaced. But now map lights don't work. | ||
| Nov 20161500 mi | Incessant rattling and buzzing sound from overhead console (esp. with Soundaktor active). Headliner rattling and creaking. Headliner replaced for 3rd time. Also, dealer-caused scratches and nicks on trim necessitated replacement of trim. | ||
| Apr 20174211 mi | Driver's seat rocking back and forth, shifting left and right during cornering. Seat anchor bolts were lose, dealer tightened bolts. Incessant plasticky creaking noise from passenger side/A-pillar when temperature is below 60 degrees. Creaking increases when turning steering wheel, after parking on steep hill, or driving over broken roads. Problem not fixed as temp is too high when dealership is open and they cannot duplicate. | ||
| May 20174700 mi | Driver seat shifting still after several trips to tighten bolts, entire seat frame replaced under warranty. Incessant creaking near front passenger A pillar continues, esp. over uneven roads and every time steering wheel is turned left/right. | ||
| Jan 20188200 mi | Head unit and media unit would unexpectedly and with increasing frequency shut off (crash, blank screen, would not restart on own, requiring 15 second reboot). Both units were swapped for new ones. Lock button on front passenger door failed. | ||
| Mar 20189000 mi | Incessant and constant creaking from front passenger door. Put a towel on the upper hinge that reduced noise. Dealership diagnosed loose door strap and tightened. Not fixed. Loose electric driver seat, occasionally shifting forward and sideways when making turns or stopping. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 20169000 mi | sunroof rattling. | ||
| Jun 201734500 mi | sunroof rattling and fixed with VW service bulletin | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201815100 mi | I smelled coolant and noticed my coolant level was decreasing over time. I had to re-fill coolant several times in the past few months. The dealer found that the car was leaking coolant and had to replace the thermostat. The dealer installed a sunroof water channel repair kit. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201817000 mi | Leaky sunroof. July update: Hasn't been fixed yet. I won't be taking it in for another few months. I just don't go out in the rain for the time being. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Dec 20167000 mi | Coolant Pump Leaked. Quickly fixed and replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Feb 201813 mi | Dealer can't recreate, but water entered the interior and soaked the headliner. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Jun 20166000 mi | Waterleaked into passenger foot well due to loose trim in hood. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2020 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Nov 202143000 miUS $50 | Sunroof [leaking] | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015 | Electronics: Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, Infotainment, and Smart Key | ||
| Dec 20151000 mi | Electronics: Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, Infotainment, and Smart Key | ||
| Jan 20161800 mi | Infotainment and Smart Key malfunctions | ||
| Feb 20163600 mi | Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key | ||
| Mar 20166000 mi | Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key | ||
| May 20167700 mi | Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key | ||
| Jun 201610000 mi | Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key | ||
| Jul 201610300 mi | Infotainment: MIB II with CarPlay and Sirius | ||
| Sep 201612000 mi | Problems with infotainment and driver assist never resolved. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 20174000 mi | Water leak from sunroof. The black area around the sunroof was replaced. No water leak since. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201815000 mi | Fixed shift surround which peeled up and was cutting skin | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 201716000 mi | A small crack developed in the plastic trim on the roof that surrounds the sunroof. The dealer worked with a body shop to repair it. The process involved removing the headliner followed by removing and repairing the entire sunroof assembly. The total cost of repair is unknown, since it was covered by the warranty. Due to the extended amount of time required for the roof trim repair, VW bought the car back and I purchased a new GTI. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Feb 20179000 mi | Thud and moaning sounds from front suspension. Dealer "could not duplicate." Still does it. Trying a new dealership at next service. | ||
| Mar 201818000 mi | This was for a service bulletin related to the sunroof. Time to repair was a 2 day so delayed repair. Not experiencing any issues. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20162600 mi | Engine will shake after warm in a complete stop, problem will come on and off. Dealer couldnt find anything.I decided to change the gas from BPto Shell.Now works better.Does notshake as before. 93 oct allthetime.Dealerwould notrecomd anythin | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 202168000 miUS $230 | oil is leaking or being burned off at a rate where every 3k miles or so the low oil light comes on and I notice that the oil line on the dipstick is at the very bottom of the line. monitoring the oil levels and will bring the car back for another check either 1) when the car is due for routine oil change, or 2) when the low oil light comes on. Will evaluate and give details to warranty company | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201610000 mi | Software update for infotainment system | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Dec 20154000 mi | Drivers side door would not sit flush with the rest of the car when closed. Slightly raised when the door was closed. | ||
| Jan 20164000 mi | Infotainment System is in an infinite boot loop. Dealership tried updating software per a recall, but unit would restart halfway during the software upgrade. A new unit has been ordered from Germany, with an ETA of 2 weeks. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20164000 mi | Sunroof rattles, squeaks & rough operation Fuel tank would not fill completely if the nozzle was on a high flow setting. | ||
| Feb 201710200 mi | Fuel suction pump recall | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201835000 mi | Window switch | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201829000 miUS $800 | Bought bad gas with a high water content (It was Shell V-Power Supreme). Ruined fuel pump. VW refused to cover it, predictably and somewhat understandably. Shell station reimbursed me within a week. Great car otherwise. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jun 20168000 mi | Car needed 22 oz. of oil at 7940 miles prior to the recommended 10,000 mile maintenance/oil change. | ||
| Dec 201616000 mi | MIB II software update. | ||
| Oct 201727400 miUS $155 | OEM battery would no longer hold a charge 1 day short of 2 years from purchase. Battery was replaced. | ||
| May 202170900 mi | Water pump and thermostat. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20167000 mi | Horn stopped working.. dealer replaced both drivers under warranty. | ||
| Jan 202260000 miUS $311 | EPC light. Shop saw battery was weak and replaced. Problem not fully resolved. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nevada, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201712000 mi | Sunroof making rattling/clicking noise when driving. Dealer fixed the problem through a VW TSB but the noise returned after a few weeks. | ||
| Nov 201714000 mi | Battery failed less than 2 years after purchase. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201821155 mi | The left front wheel bearing went bad. Dealer replaced under warranty. They didn't have the part, so the car was in the shop for 2 consecutive days. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jan 201610200 mi | Front bumper airbag sensor became disconnected and triggered an airbag alert | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20163400 mi | Software Update to the infotainment system and replaced driver door handle and switch. The door locks were not behaving right and I was told that both the handle switch and the software needed to be updated. Service bulletin to quiet rattle in the sunroof | ||
| Sep 201716000 mi | Service bulletin for the sunroof. Not previously aware of any problem, no leak. I'll let you know about the sunroof when it rains really hard! | ||
| Apr 201820000 mi | Water pump was failing. | ||
| Mar 202034000 miUS $100 | Sunroof water drain was clogged. carpet got soaked | ||
| Jan 202240000 mi | As above, no water actually entered the car this time. I found the blocked drain before heavy rain or other water entered the sunroof drain. It was repaired at no cost. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 20173600 mi | Noise above 75mph. Found faulty front driver wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 201817000 mi | Replaced shifter assembly under warranty due to error / fault on dash | ||
| Jan 201931000 mi | Turbo intake hose (PCV) leaking. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Jul 201935900 mi | Shifter trim came loose. Dealer replaced the complete assembly. | ||
| Aug 201936000 mi | Leaking thermostat assembly. Dealer replaced the thermostat, Water pump, hoses, and seals. Pressure tested OK. Oil leak from the Turbo. Dealer removed and replaced exhaust manifold turbo assembly with a brand new unit, changed all new hardware, coolant hoses and seals. Took more than anticipated because of parts availability and final assembly. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017 | The head unit is malfunctioning - periodic reboots, blue screen, no display with sound, now it tries to multiple times and shuts off completely. No display, radio, bluetooth, or backup camera work. Awaiting replacement (on backorder) | ||
| Mar 201715000 mi | The oil filler cap was defective and was never attached properly from the factory. They had to order a replacement and I could not drive the car until it was fixed. | ||
| Apr 201714000 mi | The entire head unit was defective and needed to be replaced. Under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 20165360 mi | Sunroof leaked. Frame had a crack in it | ||
| Sep 20167440 mi | Window whistle when driving on highway and front windows make ticking noises when they are fully closed and when the car flexes | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 20165500 mi | Android Auto was not working properly. Dealer installed update. Update to radio software was faulty. Dealer re-installed software update and bluetooth problems resolved. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201724500 mi | Engine developed a ticking sound that varied with RPM. Dealer said it was a loose torque converter bolt, repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201848000 mi | Sunroof drain holes plugged, probably by tree seed fluff. Cleaned out with compressed air. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 20166000 mi | CarPlay connector defective. | ||
| May 201826000 mi | Rear hatch leaked. Leak repaired and headliner cleaned. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Mar 2016 - May 2018 | |||
| Feb 201811000 mi | tsb...strengthen sunroof...dealer initiated...quick and easy | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Apr 201726660 mi | Water leak inside of the car via sunroof. Turned out to be a known problem with a TSB issued. Dealer replaced defective parts and replaced insulation in car too because of water damage. (Also had my windshield wipers (front) replaced). | ||
| Feb 201848360 mi | Keyless start faulty message on dash. Problem tracked to defective electrical harness in front passenger door. Repair took only a couple of hours but had to wait a day to get piece shipped from Toronto (to Montreal). | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201611000 mi | Coil pack went bad, replaced promptly. Sunroof started leaking. | ||
| Jan 2022152000 miUS $2100 | Water pump and thermostat finally gave out. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Sep 20165000 mi | EPC warning came for 2nd time. Engine very sluggish dealer stated engine oil is overfilled. Questioning if I have done it? It is new car with only 5000 miles no reason to top off engine oil Metal bezel on transmission cover next to storage had sharp metal edge caused hand to caught and bleed. Notified the problem to dealer and it was replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201714000 mi | Manufacturer's recall | ||
| Sep 201716000 mi | transmission shifter was replaced under warranty. "Transmission Error" message on diagnostics | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 20168000 mi | No washer fluid spraying, no low fluid light. Discovered no fluid level sensor on this model. Dealer checked for faults and reset defaults. Issue appeared resolved. Creaking from rear windows when raising. Seals lubed. | ||
| Sep 20169000 mi | Rear windows creaking when rolled up only after sitting in the sun. Dealer verified after 1.5 weeks replace both rear window regulators | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 20162000 mi | Infotainment system frequently cuts out with Bluetooth connections, and has recently started shutting the screen off. | ||
| Mar 20166000 mi | Infotainment issues came back, dealer reflashed software after saying previous attempt failed. Issue still occurring. | ||
| Sep 201615000 mi | Infotainment issues. The dealer took an infotainment unit out of another Golf and replaced ours. | ||
| Oct 201615800 mi | Car was throwing EPC warning light and cutting power. Took to dealer, managed to recreate issue after a couple of weeks of driving. VW of America has advised at least 2 month to develop fix. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 20161240 mi | not able to duplicate the problem, also replaced car key as it constantly show 'battery needs to be replaced'. Need to visit the dealership again as the other car key is showing the same symptoms and only one key can be replaced at once. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016 | Back up camera was not working, new module was install. | ||
| Jan 201813020 mi | Cooling system was leaking from water pump, new water pump and gasket was installed. | ||
| Sep 202135960 miC $100 | New Battery was installd | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201724000 mi | Sun roof leak | ||
| Jun 201724000 mi | Shifter assembly had to be replaced due to bad contacts causing transmission error codes | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Dec 201724000 miUS $400 | Faulty radiator hose causing slow fluid leak. | ||
| May 201830000 mi | Water leak around the front visor and pillars due to sunroof drain plug recall. Fixed issue and tried to clean the brown spots away but could not, so they ordered a new headliner unit for the interior. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 20165300 mi | Infotainment software update | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201718800 mi | replaced left rear passenger window regulator | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 20154960 mi | Loose underbody cladding due to two loose screws. Secured by dealer but rattle returned 2,days later. | ||
| Apr 20169900 mi | Loose underbody cladding. Replaced missing fastener. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201718000 mi | Metallic plating was flaking off the shift knob near the top of the shift boot. Knob replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201833000 mi | I noted several instances in which the passenger seat occupancy sensor would cause the "fasten seatbelt" indicator and chime to come on when the seat was empty. Dealership said they checked the sensor and while they acknowledged it to be very sensitive, stated it was operating properly. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 202145880 miC $300 | Replace turbo assembly | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201813000 mi | Change oil light came on. Knew it didn't need an oil change. Dealership reset the light. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2015 | "Car-Net" system light was red, indicating malfunction. The Car-Net system itself was working properly, except for the indicator light. Car-Net roof antenna was replaced, light now green. | ||
| Feb 20164000 mi | Infotainment system malfunction - navigation, "App-Connect" system, bluetooth & voice commands all broken, with inscrutable error messages. Dealer service took 3 days to diagnose & determine a fix. Finally reset the system, works now. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Aug 201750 mi | Losing power on highway driving. It appears to problem related to the brake wiring harness. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20176000 mi | When wheels turned hard right, clicking noise. They used the replace parts approach. First, changed right half shaft. Still had click. Called in factory rep. Replaced steering rack, which was successful. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201818600 mi | Sunroof squeaking when fully closed | ||
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016 | Rear trunk latch failed and was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 20151000 mi | The new Infotainment system for the '16 model broke within a week of buying the car. The system would try to start up but never did. Dealership ordered new module, easy fix. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 20164000 mi | Airbag light flashing in cluster and reacting to jarring bumps in the road. Airbag module stopped working and blew a fuse. Fuse was replaced. Service department drive car over 400mi and could not get issue to reoccur. Repair unsuccessful. Ambient lighting strip on driver's door stopped operating. Entire interior door panel was replaced. Repair was successful. | ||
| Jun 20166000 mi | Airbag light flashing. Airbag module fuse blown. Fuse was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201610300 mi | Airbag warning light illuminates sporadically. Dealer could not diagnose and split the circuit leading to the airbag fuse into 4 different fuses so that if and when issue causes fuse to blow, they will know where the current is coming from. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202220000 miUS $220 | replaced battery | ||
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