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2010 Volkswagen GTI

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 21 31 25 355
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 24 32 27 329

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.

Campaign 09V333000

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAU

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

68 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 17 Power Train 14 Electrical System 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2010 Volkswagen GTI?

EPA figures for the 2010 Volkswagen GTI reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2010 Volkswagen GTI?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2010 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 2010 Volkswagen GTI?

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA for the 2010 Volkswagen GTI, most often about: Engine, 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.