2021 Volkswagen GLI Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Volkswagen GLI, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2021 Volkswagen GLI
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (equipment) and camera (back over prevention)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to…
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Volkswagen GLI have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 3, 2022 · Air bags
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2021 · Unknown or other
Compare Volkswagen GLI model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen GLI model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Volkswagen GLI | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Volkswagen GLI | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Volkswagen GLI | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 Volkswagen GLI | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2021 Volkswagen GLI
How do I know if my 2021 Volkswagen GLI has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Volkswagen GLI; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V514000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volkswagen models
- Jetta10,000 complaints
- Passat7,705 complaints
- Beetle2,596 complaints
- Tiguan2,300 complaints
- Atlas1,999 complaints
- Golf1,439 complaints
- GTI1,405 complaints
- ID.41,007 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.