Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen GLI peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2021 Volkswagen GLI
Sedan, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Jul 25, 2021 to Mar 3, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year143k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2021 sedan
Severity index0.02021 sedans average 7.9
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen GLI name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2021 Volkswagen GLI
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-514 | Jul 20, 2022 | Manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display | Back-over prevention | 43,091 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Volkswagen GLI
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 3, 2022Failure Sep 1, 2021San Diego, CAAir bags
I bought a 2021 VW Jetta GLI in June 2021. There was a recall notice issued in August regarding issues with the front airbag not deploying and/or unexpectedly deploying. I took the car to VW of Kearny Mesa in San Diego, CA, in September 2021. They made the appointment, then when I was at the dealership they said the fix wasn't available. I brought the car in again for repair in February 2022, this time to Mission Bay VW also in San Diego. The car is still with the dealer with no estimated time of completion due to the repair being "extensive."
NHTSA complaint 11455105 - Filed Jul 25, 2021Failure Jul 12, 2021Willingboro, NJUnknown or other
Sunroof exploded. Glass inside the car as well as outside. Had I been driving, flying debris would have been an issue. Video confirms that the sunroof blew up on its own.
NHTSA complaint 11426395
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
13 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- V171901201285562 May 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. - VWM1407 Nov 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines. - VWM1403 Jun 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer - VWM1402 Jun 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer - V171901201285560 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. - V941901201152119 Dec 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update model year applicability to include 2023. - V271901201189422 Dec 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability. - V9122012067083_4 Jul 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In-car WIFI inop or malfunctioning. Updated to include additional labor operation number to warranty table. - VOS1603 Jan 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Release Notes Supplement. - VOS1602 Jan 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Installation from Web-Server. - VOS1601 Jan 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Installation from Web-Server. - Airbag Jan 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Airbag Issues. - A002155201173212 Dec 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.