2001 Volkswagen GTI electrical system problems
The 2001 Volkswagen GTI has 24 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Electrical System complaints
25%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH PREVENTS NORMAL FUNCTIONING OF MANY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS PROBLEM IS A FIRE HAZARD. OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY MELTS PLASTIC HOUSING AND DAMAGES INSULATION AND CONDUCTOR OF WIRES CONNECTED TO THE SWITCH. PROBLEM ONLY…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Volkswagen GTI have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen GTI electrical system — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.