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2003 Volkswagen GTI
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
72 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Volkswagen GTI?
EPA figures for the 2003 Volkswagen GTI reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2003 Volkswagen GTI?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Volkswagen GTI. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2003 Volkswagen GTI?
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Volkswagen GTI, most often about: Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.