2016 Volkswagen GTI: water leaks into the cabin

5 of the 67 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen GTI describe water leaks into the cabin.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 21 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Water leaks into the cabin by model year

2018
1
2016
5
2015
1
2005
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 14, 2025 · Engine · CA

Repeated issues with leaking water pump and broken seals under the intake manifold causing vehicle to be underivable.

Filed Feb 29, 2024 · Visibility · 34,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The contact stated that while making a turn at an undisclosed speed, there was water leaking through the sunroof. The contact stated that the sunroof frame had previously been replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof frame needed to be replaced for the second time; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2023 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof leaked water into the fuse box. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Engine · 42,000 miles · NE

Had a cracked and leaking water pump housing that was replaced and covered by an aftermarket warranty. I had been to multiple shops because of a coolant smell, none could fine the source. I was told by volkswagen that 'it happens, they always lose a little coolant', that is absolutely not true. It is a closed system and should not lose any coolant or smell like coolant at all. I have seen dozens of others with the same car as myself with the same problem, only after I was forceful and insistent with a volkswagen dealership was the problem found and corrected.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen gti. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the sun roof leaked water inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the sun roof was closed completely, yet the vehicle experienced water intrusion. The contact stated that the failure occurred after rainy conditions and recurred due to environmental factors. Fairfax volkswagen (11050 fairfax blvd, fairfax, virginia 22030, (703) 359-4500) was made aware of the failure and verified that the sun roof was leaking water. The dealer stated that the manufacturer provided a technical service bulletin based upon the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty coverage for the technical service bulletin per the federal safety agency I.d. 10133484. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.