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2007 Volkswagen GTI recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 24, 200707V442000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsNONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF… DetailsHide details for campaign 07V442000
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Owner complaints by component77
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 40 | 52 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 16 |
| Air bags | 11 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 9 |
| Structure | 6 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
| Engine | 2 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“I hydroplaned and was t-boned on the passenger side. The only air bags that went off were the side curtains on the passenger side”
- Air bags
“The front passenger airbag has been verified by a service centre to have some kind of issue, is a safety hazard and they confirmed other of the same type airbags have had faults as well (in their experience).”
- Power train
“The transmission shifter automatically puts the car in neutral and wont let the car move foward, its an electronic component that tells the transmission what gear the car is on.”
Other Volkswagen GTI model years
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2007 Volkswagen GTI recall questions
How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen GTI have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI. The most recent, 07V442000 (reported September 24, 2007), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Volkswagen GTI?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 40 complaints out of 77 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Volkswagen GTI?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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