2010 Volkswagen Gti: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Volkswagen Gti: 1 recall, 53 owner complaints and up to 27 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #09V333000 · 2009 · 16,000 vehicles
What's wrong: The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) May have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash.…
Why it matters: The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.
The fix: Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2009.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (17): the most common themes are warning light on (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (14): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (8), noise or vibration (2), stalls / loses power (2).
- Electrical (9): the most common themes are electrical failure (3).
- Engine & cooling (6): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), noise or vibration (3).
The 2010 Volkswagen Gti has 53 owner complaints, ranking #11 of 36 Gti model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 39). Complaints peaked in 2010 (11 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 55,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2009 (167 complaints, 2 recalls), 2011 (55 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Premium |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 25 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Volkswagen Gti have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Gti. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Volkswagen Gti problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (17), transmission & drivetrain (14), electrical (9).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Volkswagen Gti get?
EPA ratings run up to 27 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Volkswagen Gti repair manual?
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