Volkswagen GLI Recalls (2021-2021)
The Volkswagen GLI has been the subject of 1 recall campaign on record with NHTSA across the 2021 model years. They cluster mostly around the back over prevention and equipment.
The Volkswagen GLI scores 99 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 0% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 1 campaigns span 1 model year of the Volkswagen GLI. The single largest affected 43,091 vehicles, over back over prevention. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common GLI problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Volkswagen GLI may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Volkswagen GLI recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2021 Volkswagen GLI Recalls
1 recall affects the 2021 Volkswagen GLI, involving the back over prevention and equipment.
Every Volkswagen GLI recall in detail
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2021 Volkswagen GLI
- Vehicles in this recall
- 43,091
- Reported
- Jul 20, 2022
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2022
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
NHTSA campaign number 22V514000.
Common questions about Volkswagen GLI recalls
- Does the Volkswagen GLI have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Volkswagen GLI across the 2021 model years. The most common areas are the back over prevention and equipment.
- How many times has the Volkswagen GLI been recalled?
- The Volkswagen GLI has 1 recall campaign from the 2021 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Volkswagen GLI recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the back over prevention, affecting 43,091 vehicles. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Which Volkswagen GLI model year has the most recalls?
- The 2021 Volkswagen GLI has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Volkswagen GLI has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.