2015 Volkswagen GTI safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
2
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 12 report injuries (27 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2015 Volkswagen GTI vehicles were involved in 13 fatal crashes with 7 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskDue to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may… · Feb 14, 2024
- Crash riskA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the… · Aug 22, 2019
- Fire riskDue to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into… · Sep 7, 2016
- Crash riskImproper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the… · Apr 17, 2015
- Fire riskA sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine… · Jan 23, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and… · Jul 7, 2014