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US recalls (1)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2022-07-20 · campaign 2022-382
Issue:
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.
Safety Risk:
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.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.
Visual system
2020-11-18 · campaign 2020-556
Issue:
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.
Safety Risk:
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.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI. Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #30 for the most complaints (median 18).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| GTI 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| GTI 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Golf 1.4 L Automatic (S8) | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Golf 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.