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2006 Volkswagen GTI
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns 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.
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
57 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 4 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 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
EPA figures for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 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 2006 Volkswagen GTI?
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI, most often about: Power Train, Fuel System, Gasoline, Air Bags. 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.