Volkswagen GLI years to avoid
No model year of the Volkswagen GLI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volkswagen GLI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen GLI complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen GLI problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes7
- Driver assistance6
- Electrical4
- Airbags2
- Visibility1
- Transmission1
- Steering1
Volkswagen GLI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | 2 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 8 | Brakes | 82,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Volkswagen GLI
What years of the Volkswagen GLI should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volkswagen GLI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen GLI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen GLI?
Brakes, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (6) and electrical (4).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen GLI have?
2 recalls between 1990 and 2021. The 2021 model year has the most, with 1.
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