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2021 Volkswagen GTI

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022382 · manufacturer campaign 91DV

20 July 2022

Transport Canada lists: Arteon 2021 · Atlas Cross Sport 2021–2022 · Golf 2021 · GTI 2021 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.

23,553 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Fabrics

Transport Canada recall 2021326 · manufacturer campaign 34K4/34L8

26 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: e-Golf 2017–2020 · Golf 2015–2019 · Golf R 2016–2019 · GTI 2015–2021

What is wrong

On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created.

Why it matters

Exposed sharp edges can create the risk of a cut.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the gear shift cover trim frame.

96,497 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020556 · manufacturer campaign 91BB & 91BC

18 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Arteon 2021 · Atlas 2021 · Golf 2021 · GTI 2021 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software.

2,564 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2021 Volkswagen GTI. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.