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2021 Volkswagen GTI
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 324 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 343 |
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
8 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Volkswagen GTI?
EPA figures for the 2021 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 2021 Volkswagen GTI?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 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 2021 Volkswagen GTI?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen GTI, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine. 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.