2009 Volkswagen GTI steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Volkswagen GTI — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car was affected by the 2017 recall for the abs module. I was driving around a corner and hit brakes to slow a little, the abs/traction control/steering light(s) came on and my brakes locked momentarily cause me to slide. I called local dealer to have the recall performed. The dealer stated(and…”
filed May 15, 2020
“A number of warning lights come on when the car is turned on and sound alarms come on and off while driving. The steering wheel moves on its own at times and the speedometer does not work. I took the car to my local vw dealer located in countryside il (autobarn) knowing that there is a recall on…”
filed Feb 13, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other GTI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GTI | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 GTI | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 GTI | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 GTI | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 GTI | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 GTI | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 GTI | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 GTI | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 GTI | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen GTI
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.