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2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 225 repairs.
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 89 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States May 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201723500 mi | Shifter error. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Feb 201728000 mi | some issue with the gearshift sensors. Not a big issue and covered under warantee. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201825420 miC $200 | Leaking brake line tightened | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201835000 mi | Replaced faulty moonroof | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201731000 mi | Child lock stuck on, on a rear door. The dealership confirmed the problem but refused to fix it under warranty, the reason given was that I caused the damage. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201612800 mi | The engine light for missing AdBlue fluids went on and needed to be filled. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201750000 miUS $1200 | Vacuum hose issue causing the turbo to see a vacuum and go into limp along mode. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 201615200 mi | Engine oil pressure switch failed intermittently causing limp mode and flashing glow plug light. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Oct 2020 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Apr 202361000 miUS $300 | Some TDI (diesels) develop a slow start condition, replace Engine Variable Valve Timing (Vvt) Oil Control Valve with updated part. Service bulletin SB-10058135-7552 covers this. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202280000 mi | Water leak in rear where cable guide from hatch connects to car body. Rubber boot wasn’t sealing and was leaking into headliner and dripping into cargo area. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201822000 mi | Check engine light came on. Auxiliary water pump failure. Ordered part, to be replaced under warranty. Car is fine to be driven as is. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202252000 miUS $50 | The famed leaky sunroof into the spare tire well problem. As far as I know, they unstopped and cleaned the drainage tube. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 20152480 mi | Minor water penetration and wind noise from front drivers door window. Window seal replaced under warranty. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201840920 mi | Replaced 4 rotors under warranty Second stage of emissions upgrade completed | ||
| Jun 202163698 miC $290 | Replaced the battery | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20153000 mi | Radio station randomly reset when car was off | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| May 201610000 mi | Purge valve had to be replaced. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Jun 201721000 mi | The rearview camera was stuck in its operating position out from under the VW emblem/hatch release. It was determined that fuse #18 had blown, and replacing it fixed the problem. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 230hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ireland Jan 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201511780 mi | Suspension misaligned with both front tyres worn to legal limit on outer edge whilst inner edge > 6mm. VW said that was due to wear and tear and not a problem with the car. | ||
| Dec 201657660 mi | Gear selection became difficult, as if gate was obstructed (manual). Intermittent problem, but especially bad when engine cold. Dealer made adjustments. problem improved slightly. | ||
| Apr 201766960 mi€90 | Rear Shocks rattling (known issue on GTi & GTD with passive dampers). Replaced VW shocks with Bilstein OEM equivalent to remedy noise issues. Owner provided parts, dealer charged €90 for labour. Done while car was being serviced. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Dec 2015 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Sep 201620000 mi | Very Small Leak. Does not happen in the fall or winter. I clear the error and run with it. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201732000 mi | Something was wrong with the power steering motor and it took three trips for them to figure this out. The work was covered under the warranty. A sensor for the fuel injection was malfunctioning causing the check engine light to go on. The sensor was replaced which fixed everything. | ||
| Oct 202070000 miUS $1000 | The alternator went dead on the highway. This was unpleasant. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Apr 2015 - May 2019 | |||
| Jun 20151000 mi | A/C compressor dead at 1k miles, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201717000 mi | Fuel pump filter recall performed Trim around shifter peeling, replaced under warranty | ||
| May 201823000 mi | Seat seam torn, replaced seat cover. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201613000 mi | Skunky A/C smell and cloudy side mirrors both refused by VW- fixed by owner. Bad attitude by manufacturer. Fixed skunky A/C smell. Condenser cleaner and mildew inhibitor spray and new filter about $45 total online and 20 minutes. Fixed cloudy side mirrors. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 20164000 mi | Trim and Panel misalignment | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Aug 202096000 miUS $1200 | Sunroof frame cracks patched. Interior carpet and floor sound insulation replaced. One year later the carpet is moist again and starting to smell moldy again. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201830000 miUS $50 | Replaced bad engine temp sensor. Back up camera turns off when backing up. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jan 201839000 mi | Clutch is slipping and needs replacement. Car off lease next month. Turning it in early. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 202276570 miUS $75 | replaced belt tensioner and serpentine belt | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201731000 miUS $150 | The front sensor to alert the driver that a collision is eminent stopped working. It used to make a buzzer go off and the steering wheel to give a hepatic shake. They said it was caused by a pothole and not covered. Since it cost almost $1000 to fix it, I decided to leave it as is. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20172720 mi | Sunroof seal was not tight and water leaked into passenger side vanity mirror, producing as condensation on the mirror and affecting the vanity mirror light. Seal fixed and visor and light replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 20144000 mi | Strange rubbing/squeaking sound coming from right side, maybe in a wheel well or underneath the car. Update: turned out to be shipping material they failed to remove during prep. | ||
| Aug 201522700 mi | Audio systems likes to reset the FM radio station to 87.7 regardless of the selected station that is playing, after car is turned off and started back up again. Tech did not know how to fix the issue. | ||
| Dec 201532000 mi | Continuing problem with radio resetting to 87.7, followed by a blank display in the drivers information center where the speedometer and tach are. Went to a different dealer who found a software update was needed. | ||
| Jan 20164000 mi | Car would stutter and jerk upon acceleration. Needed new oxygen sensor, replaced by dealer under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201632000 mi | Unknown problem, warning message appeared twice directing me to stop driving and place car in park. Brought to dealer who could not replicate or tell me what the message meant. Sold the car soon after multiple issues occurred. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Mar 201851616 mi | The engine warning light came on after multiple false reading from the fuel cap. It appears there was a faulty reading indicating an evap system leak. Inspection found no leak, technician reset sensors. | ||
| Sep 201857660 miC $500 | Replacement of passenger side, rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| May 201514600 mi | Evap Purge valve replaced 06H-906-517-T | ||
| Mar 201630000 mi | Bad gas cap seal causing evap system errors; gas cap replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 20145000 mi | Yellow steering wheel warning light came on and a whoosh whoosh noise became prominent at speeds above 60 and vibration was felt. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201510000 mi | AC did not work. Seems like sth was leaking. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2017 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Dec 201725000 mi | Smell of raw gasoline in interior. Pump in emission system needed to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201611000 mi | sunroof made screeching noise upon opening, shade didn't open all the way. sunroof dissembled, shade replaced. shade now open but screeching remains when car has been left in sun. | ||
| Nov 201616800 mi | Sunroof makes terrible squeal upon opening/closing when the car has been sitting in the sun. This is the second trip for this problem - techs have been unable to replicate sound and thus have not fixed problem. | ||
| Feb 201721000 mi | O2 sensor failed; indicated by engine light. Dealer diagnosed but didn't have part, returned 2 days later for repair. | ||
| Apr 201829800 mi | Took my car in for 30K scheduled maintenance, was told that the sunroof had a recall notice, and that they would repair/replace. Hoped it would finally solve the squealing-on-opening issue when the car has been sitting in the sun - didn't. At least it didn't cost me anything! | ||
| May 201831000 mi | Sent dealer videos of the sunroof making horrible screeching noises and getting stuck closed. Problem only arose when the car had been baking in the sun, and only on the first attempted opening of the roof. Dealer replaced the sunroof guide rail and a broken clip, and adjusted the glass. | ||
| Dec 202058000 miUS $100 | Water pump went out abruptly. Towed to dealer for repair, still under warranty! | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Montana, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201626000 mi | Pins on intake runner sensor faulty. New sensor installed. Radio software level low, updated and ok. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201618600 mi | Door vent on the climate control system wouldn't close properly. Produced loud, intermittent clicking noises from the dash. | ||
| May 201727280 miC $500 | New brake pads and rotors | ||
| Sep 201733480 mi | Auto dimming high beams failed - replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 201717500 mi | Needed to replace the e-brake assembly (no longer was engaging appropriately when lifted upwards). | ||
| Feb 201718000 mi | ABS sensor was faulty; replaced under warranty. Part was shipped overseas (hence long wait period in shop). Work itself took a day. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201735900 mi | Prematurely worn right front wheel bearing due to faulty part from factory. After diagnosis, was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20142000 mi | TPMS warning lights. Persists. I've been there three times for this, and the light returns each time after about a week. Dealer says no leaks. Traction control warning lights. Not confirmed that permanently fixed. | ||
| Jun 20158000 mi | Traction Control and TPMS warning lights appearing together discovered to be an electronic steering alignment issue. | ||
| May 201728500 mi | Finally got a software update to fix radio issue as well as tpms and traction control warnings. Part was replaced. Suction cup or something as part of a recall. | ||
| Oct 201732250 mi | Per the repair sheet "PERF GFF CODE P050700 P11AE00 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR EXHAUST CAM SIDE - PERFORMED TEST PLAN VALVE STICKING OPEN REPL N604 VALVE & RD TEST" Cam shaft sensor failed. Part replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015 | Had leaky valve stem when I got it, causing low pressure warning. Dealer replaced next weekend under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Sep 201515000 mi | Fuel door stuck due to faulty latch. They replaced the latch. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 20141000 mi | Battery lost charge, triggered traction & tire pressure lights. Dealer reset system. Problem has not reappeared. | ||
| Apr 20155500 mi | Random error messages on display, dealer said battery was abnormally low. Recharged battery. Problem ended up reoccurring later. | ||
| Jun 20158000 mi | Error message that gas cap was not closed. Dealer tech said they'd never seen this error. Replaced gas cap with a new one. Same error message returned one week later. | ||
| Jul 20158200 mi | Error that gas cap was not closed. Dealer replaced fuel system pressure sensor. It was giving a false reading showing a leak in the fuel system. | ||
| Dec 201612000 mi | Rough ride and thumping noise over speed bumps. Dealer had left in shipping pucks in struts when doing PDI. Removed and replaced struts. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nevada, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jan 201611000 mi | Fan switch behind glove box making loud noise. Replaced at no cost. Dealer commented that the part was a high failure rate item. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201731000 mi | A faulty o-ring between the engine and oil cooler caused a slow coolant leak. Repair was covered under warranty but was difficult to repair as there was heavy labor in accessing the oil cooler. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Apr 2016 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201640000 mi | Had bad boost pressure (MAP) sensor. Replaced the sensor along with the intake manifold. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201723378 mi | Three injectors failed and were replaced | ||
| Nov 202170000 miUS $1600 | Heat not working, required CPV, thermostat, water pump | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201741000 miUS $190 | Replaced battery | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jul 201611000 mi | Delaminating start push button was replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 20153500 mi | Error light for headlights. Turned out to be a loose connection cable. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201835541 miUS $144 | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FAULT CODE P11AC. CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT CYLINDER 3. VW REPLACED 2 PARTS ON THE VEHICLE. I PAID $144 FOR DIAGNOSING THE ISSUE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CLEARED, BUT I WAS TOLD THERE IS A CHANCE IT MAY RETURN. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201842160 mi | Fuel pump recal | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201621000 mi | High pressure fuel pump failed | ||
| Dec 201621000 mi | Issue couldn't be corrected. Stalling and clunking at highway speeds not always present and dealer couldn't replicate. Ended up trading the car in after the 3rd 10 visit to the dealer. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 20155000 mi | The fitting for a license plate light began to fail. Replaced under warranty. While there they did a software update and took care of the fuel rail recall. | ||
| Jan 201739000 mi | Intermittent loss of heat and erratic readings on the engine temp gauge, probably due to air in cooling system. Coolant was topped off and system bled. The car has an intermittent AC issue. On cold mornings the Heater will blow very cold air, even as the temp gauge moves abnormally quickly up to normal temp. It feels as if the AC is on, although no indicator light comes on. Manually tuning the AC on and then off seems to reset the system at which point the heater air begins to warm and the temp gauge falss back to where it would normally have been and then registers a more typical increase. The dealer kept the car for a long weekend but was unable to replicate the problem. It happened again over the Winter but mot since the weather got warmer. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Feb 201738000 mi | Shift assembly was sending error codes to the computer. It didn't appear that anything mechanical was wrong. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201515000 mi | A motor moving a vane behind the passenger side vent made a clicking noise, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201733700 mi | The plastic trim began peeling in November. Replaced under bumper to bumper warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201613000 mi | Replaced window switch unit on drivers side as it had failed. | ||
| Aug 201615000 mi | AC blower intermittently stopped working. Dealer replaced refrigerant. No leaks found. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201621000 mi | Upon start up of the car the AC made a noise every time it started or every time the auto mode kicked on to keep the temp cool. Took to the dealership and it was the actuator flap. Part was ordered and fixed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jun 201735000 mi | I had a noisy driver's door. They replaced some "band" near the hinge in 10 minutes and I was out of there with no charge. | ||
| Feb 201959600 mi | VW agreed to warranty repairs for a leaking CAM ladder gasket and a leaking timing chain.The cabin filter was changed as suggested. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Dec 201760000 miUS $550 | Rear wheels needed alignment. | ||
| Jun 201871000 miUS $266 | Wheel alignment | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Aug 20156500 mi | radio software flash- radio would not remain on last station listened once shut off seat leather is bubbling/misshappen | ||
| Dec 20159000 mi | Seat bubbling | ||
| Dec 201729000 mi | No heat for several days, brought to dealer and problem could not be replicated | ||
| Jan 201830000 mi | Replaced heater core and thermostat | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Apr 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Jun 20155000 mi | Accent lighting in passenger door was not connected at wire harness. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Aug 201729000 mi | Shifter replaced due to reoccurring error on MFI Fan motor cleaned due to build of rust that was causing a squeaking sound when A/C was on and braking | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201629000 mi | Car was towed to local dealership after a "critical error" message came up while leaving for work. A module in the shift level was found to have failed and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Feb 201618000 mi | CEL thrown after check fuel cap warning was seen. Dealer determined failed N80 EVAP valve. | ||
| Jun 201621000 mi | CEL seen. Dealer diagnosed fault in EVAP charcoal canister. Dealer reported this was common failure and part was redesigned. Replaced with new version of part from VW. | ||
| Nov 201623700 mi | Car experienced shimmy on acceleration. These early 2015 production run front axles found to be faulty. Front axles replaced. | ||
| Oct 201731000 mi | Rear windshield fluid sprayer nozzle was leaking. Part had to be ordered, causing a couple days wait, and the nozzle was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| May 201613020 mi | Front passenger loose door hinge, same as seen in this video: https://youtu.be/uBavZsV51Ew Dealer commented that 3-4 Volkswagen had same problem in same week as me. | ||
| Apr 201721700 mi | On January 27, 2017, when car went to dealer for Suction Pump Recall, dashboard error message had previously indicated Gearbox Error (no repair done, unable to reproduce). At Motor Vehicle Inspection, found faulty Shift Module Assembly (ordered and replaced). | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Sep 20152480 mi | Loose Antenna connection for Satellite Radio.Tightened | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 20165580 mi | warning message that something was wrong. Dealer checked, message went off, no repair, no bill. | ||
| Dec 201613020 mi | rattle | ||
| Feb 201716740 mi | remote control dysfunction (batteries lasted a few days ): new remote control under warrenty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 201627700 mi | Gearbox failed and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201735000 mi | Front driver wheel bearing bad, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201622000 mi | Shift handle issue | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20166200 mi | Problem with sunroof shade getting stuck, had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 20167500 mi | Clicking noise when turning on recirculation of a/c, replaced the recirc flap motor | ||
| Mar 201819000 mi | Had an intermittent "transmission error" light, so shifter column replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Feb 201719000 mi | On a trip back from Kentucky to MD, an alert signal was raised and the text "transmission issue" but the manual has no information for that. I called the dealer from the mountains of west virginia and they said that it wasn't a worry....but to take it in....when I took it in they found that the shifter needed replacing. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 20155000 mi | transmission software reflash to help jerky low speed starts | ||
| Mar 20168000 mi | Front suspension noise over low speed bumps. Replaced bearings, bushing and strut mount. Adjustments and lubrication. The noise was lessened but still present and apparently temperature related. It seemed to be lesser on days over 80-90 degrees. | ||
| Jul 201611000 mi | Suspension noise never eliminated. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in West Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201510000 mi | Software update to improve shifting. | ||
| Jun 201715000 mi | Fuel tank suction pump replaced under recall | ||
| Dec 201718000 mi | Transmission error diagnosed, new shifter ordered | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 20141000 mi | Left headlight was replaced because there was cloudiness on the inside of the unit. Could not be repaired. It was replaced under warranty. Cannot accurately answer the "What was done" below because the unit was replaced. | ||
| Dec 20143000 mi | Shaking/wobble felt on acceleration from stop. Does this only on 1.8 TSI with automatic. Was called by dealer for a TCM upgrade fix. Upgrade did not stop the wobble problem. | ||
| Feb 20153900 mi | Same shaking/wobble problem. Dealer replaced right front axel. Did not solve the problem. Seems there is a bad batch of axels made in China. Those made in Mexico don't seem to cause the problem. | ||
| May 20154600 mi | After unsuccessful attempt to repair shaking/wobble in front end, dealer replaced both axles with ones made in Mexico and not China (like the OEM ones). This seems to have stopped the problem and the acceleration is now smooth. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jun 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 20142960 mi | AC compressor was changed | ||
| Apr 20155980 mi | driver seat heating element | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2017 - Nov 2019 | |||
| May 201826040 mi | Secondary horn for the alarm and locking confirmation sound went bad and was replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20155580 mi | Compressor failure. Ordered compressor; vehicle returned in meantime. | ||
| Sep 20156200 mi | Compressor failure. Compressor, drier, and associated parts replaced. | ||
| Sep 201729140 mi | Creaking noise over bumps - sway bar joints greased | ||
| Apr 201838440 mi | Investigated creaking noise over bumps - dealer could not reproduce | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201829140 mi | Leaking thermostat housing | ||
| May 201829760 mi | Leaking water pump replaced | ||
| Jan 202255800 miC $350 | Replaced defective HVAC blower | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201715500 mi | Antenna assembly on the roof came loose. It was fixed under warranty. It required removing the headliner, which made the repair longer. I was given a rental, but I only needed it overnight, because my car was ready the following day. | ||
| Oct 201719220 mi | The lock button on the parking brake handle popped off along with an internal spring. Repair under warranty. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201614860 mi | Infotainment system quit working entirely | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 20171000 mi | Sunroof drain plug blocked due to car sitting on dealer lot from stop sale order for 2015 VW diesels. Dealer tested sunroof for leaks, found leak, cleared drain. | ||
| Oct 20171500 mi | VW has determined the sunroof leak can not be repaired. Car has achieved lemon law status and VW has offered to replace the car with a new 2017 GTI Autobahn. I accepted the offer and will be turning the TDI in by month's end. Continued water leaks at A pillars, visors and sunroof control panel. First repair attempt, which took a week, to clear drain lines and replace cracked sunroof frame lines did not resolve the problem. Car went in again for 28 days to replace sunroof drain lines, fix sunroof rails based on either a VW technical bulletin or recall that was issued in Sept. for sunroof rails. Dealer says sunroof doesn't leak...we shall see. I've reached lemon law status if the repair doesn't work. VW has real problems with this panoramic sun roof, which continue with 2017 Golf model years based on my research. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jul 201512060 mi | Sunroof drain tube was broken as there was water marks in the head liner. The handle in the roof was loose and they can not get it back into place. The time in the garage is due to that. New mechanism for handle has been difficult to fix. | ||
| Oct 201517240 mi | The system to turn the vanity light on/off shorted on the passenger side so the sun visor needed to be replaced. Light did not turn off. | ||
| Sep 201622320 mi | Rust bubble on rear quarter panel | ||
| Dec 201623560 mi | The auto highbeam assistant module stopped working. They replaced the module, no longer getting the error but it still doesn't work need to take it back. Update: They didn’t secure the wire connection. | ||
| Dec 201733480 mi | spring in steering wheel that was part of the air bag broke causing the airbag light to turn on, on the dash | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Idaho, United States Oct 2018 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Apr 202021000 miUS $50 | Master cylinder failed | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 20155000 mi | Occasional stalling on upshift to 2nd gear. Dealer flashed latest ecu software, though it is not documents as addressing the problem Rear seat base cushion lose at front. Flips up when passenger exits car. | ||
| Oct 20159200 mi | Brakes pulsing/vibrating at highway speeds after 15-30 minutes. Dealer inspected and found no defect. Problem continues. Dealer also performed 10K mi service. | ||
| Dec 201512000 mi | Adblue warning light on 2K illness after service. Dealer appears to have neglected to add adblue logos at 10K service. Dealer added fluid on this trip, resolving the problem. | ||
| Apr 201617500 mi | Power relay for starter overheated and failed, causing intermittent no-start condition. | ||
| Jun 201620000 mi | One key fob was no longer recognized by car, resulting in a no-start condition with "demobilizer activated". Dealer redid the programming. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2017 - Feb 2023 | |||
| Jun 201865100 mi | Emissions system work - Adblue line had a leak, line replaced under a recall notice | ||
| Dec 202092070 miC $1180 | Rear brakes needed pads and rotors. Brake fluid flush done at same time. | ||
| May 2022108500 miC $200 | Drivers side brake dust shield sheared off at the mounting points and noticed passengers side was very loose as well. Bought both brake dust shields and replacement screws. Remove and replace brake caliper and disk to access mounting screws. | ||
| Feb 2023116560 miC $2800 | Rear drivers side spring replaced Replaced the diesel exhaust fluid pump, hose to the engine, and the injector. Oil change at regular interval of 15000km | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201720000 mi | Unable to set dashboard clock to correct date/time. A new "module" that controls the clock as well as the radio, navigation, phone, park pilot ( don't know what else) was installed under warranty. This TDI is a repaired vehicle that was brought into compliance with emission regulations. | ||
| Jun 202142500 miUS $3000 | clutch inoperative, caused by hydraulic bearing failure. Clutch, bearing and flywheel replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Apr 201630500 mi | Motor control for vents | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Feb 2015 | Got flashing glow-plug light and high oil level warning | ||
| Mar 20153000 mi | Got flashing glow-plug light again, but turns out there was a brake light switch that was not fully connected, throwing the warning. One brake light was working intermittently, especially in warmer weather. | ||
| May 20157000 mi | Keyless entry (Kessy) system not always sensing key when in a pocket or bag. Dealer replaced antenna for the system, but the repair didn't fix the problem. Will address again at car's next service. | ||
| Aug 201511900 mi | Same issue as before. Kessy system was not working with the rear hatch some time. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202123000 mi | Erroneous oil warning | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201777000 miUS $1200 | The DEF line was leaking onto the DEF injector. Both the DEF line and DEF injector was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 201512000 mi | Recirculation motor was defective. | ||
| Nov 201635300 mi | Coolant leak. Dealer could not diagnose the source the leak. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201737200 mi | AdBlue line had a leak. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 20154920 mi | Software issue - radio would not hold station - went to a frequency that was white noise. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 201612500 mi | When lowering the Near side front window there was a terrible screeching sound. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Aug 201510100 mi | Fuel gauge quit working | ||
| May 201621900 mi | addblue injector leaking | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202184940 mi | Issue with the emission system. Repaired under warranty, car was running rough. No big deal. | ||
| Aug 202194240 mi | Emissions issue, covered under warranty. 2nd issue in a year, not cost to me for either. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201821000 mi | The charger was stuck to the car. They had to replace the charger on the car. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 202242000 mi | Battery module failure | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 20178000 mi | the car's vehicle health system was reporting a problem with the car's brake booster; VW dealer checked with VW HQ and simply reset the error as it was a false code and no repair was needed -- no charge as car was still under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201822000 mi | Reported problem with in-vehicle infotainment system. Original visit, replaced infotainment system. Infotainment system worse than before. Second trip, fixed. Finish repairs for infotainment system. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 20152000 mi | vibrating sound coming from the HVAC when braking. | ||
| Jan 20167200 mi | heat issue | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Dec 20159000 mi | Many problems related to sensors and charging system. A few were recall items, many were discovered during inspection. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 201712000 mi | A/C stopped working. A/C pressure switch replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Mar 20177000 mi | It's an all-electric eGolf. Car threw lots of codes. They had to order a special battery. This didn't really fix the problem. | ||
| Apr 20177100 mi | First attempt didn't really fix the problem. Two weeks later it was back in with same issue. A speed sensor seems (so far) to have fixed it. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 20151000 mi | SW issue that prevented scheduled charging | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202260000 miUS $311 | Car showing EPC errors and limiting RPM. Replaced battery. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201732860 mi | Radio would loose presets after turning the car off. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201512000 mi | Issues with sound system playing songs on flash drive with errors on iPod and "mom" and "dad" is difficult for the voice command system. Also now have an issue with middle back seat cusion falling off. | ||
| Dec 201640000 mi | Bluetooth is weak and loud pitch noise from drivers side speaker when talking on the phone for awhile. Dealer unable to replicate. iPod does not connect sometimes or shows error but again unable to replicate. | ||
| Feb 201742000 mi | Passenger door intermittent rattling. Dealer tried to repair but was unsuccessful. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Dec 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Feb 201725700 mi | I retorqued the bolt on my door myself. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201623560 mi | Ventilation system failure | ||
| Apr 201731000 mi | Fuel pump replacement as part of manufacturer recall | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2019 - Dec 2023 | |||
| May 202398000 miUS $600 | Lots of covers leaking oil, all were replaced | ||
| Jun 202399000 miUS $7000 | Camshaft failure | ||
| Nov 2023106000 miUS $600 | Cam shaft sensors replaced Parking brake was frozen in the cold | ||
| Dec 2023107000 mi | Replaced brake caliper under warranty, did NOT fix parking brake being frozen in cold temps | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201620700 mi | A strong smell of gas every time I turned off the car. I brought it by two dealers but each insisted there was no problem, finally, after two years, there was a recall. The car still sometimes smells like gas but it's not as bad as it was. | ||
| Sep 202156000 miUS $3000 | Water pump was leaking and needed replacement. Routine spark plug replacement but when the coils were removed they disintegrated and had to be replaced. Alignment was out and required replacement tires. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Jan 202227623 miUS $498 | Rear rotors were pitted with corrosion due to road salt, moisture and lack of use. Would not pass inspection w/o replacement. | ||
| Jan 202431000 miUS $2460 | The clutch cylinder failed which resulted in the clutch getting coated with hydraulic fluid. This necessitated replacement of the clutch, flywheel and rear main seal. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jul 20154300 mi | Door was latching and unlatching "stiffly" then was hit in parking lot. door replaced, new one operates fine. | ||
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