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2024 Volkswagen GTI

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 GTI.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2024 Volkswagen GTI features an Automatic (AM-S7) transmission and achieves an EPA rating of 24/33/27 mpg. This model year has recorded two recalls and 28 total owner complaints, the majority of which are categorized as "Unknown Or Other." Within a model complaint history spanning 1990 to 2025, these figures place the 2024 version well below the peak of 178 complaints seen in 2019, though above the series low of one complaint in 1991.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy24/33/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620D
Spark plug06Q905601A
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades5G1998002
Serpentine belt06Q903137A
Thermostat06L121139A
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.9 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3177 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.4 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 33 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the GTI of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2022 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
202340th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 Tires) 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.20 sec241 hpFWD
202340th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Bridgestone Potenza Sport Enliten A0 Tires) 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.30 sec241 hpFWD
2023Autobahn 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec241 hpFWD
2023S 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.80 sec241 hpFWD
2025Autobahn 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.20 sec241 hpFWD
2025Autobahn 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.20 sec241 hpFWD
2025Autobahn 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.30 sec241 hpFWD
20225-door Hatchback (Euro Spec) 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.60 sec242 hpFWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

At 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 110,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 180,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Volkswagen GTI does not appear in the year-by-year federal record provided, which jumps from 2023 to 2025, making a direct year-over-year comparison impossible. However, the surrounding years show a notable trend: 2023 recorded 6 complaints with 5 recalls, while 2025 shows 0 complaints with only 1 recall—a sharp decline that may reflect either improved vehicle quality or insufficient data accumulation for the newer model year. The target-year-specific data for 2024 indicates brake-related issues (4 complaints) and power train concerns (3 complaints) among its top complaint areas, alongside 2 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints. Historically, this generation (spanning 2018–2025) saw a significant complaint spike in 2019 (178 complaints, 4 recalls), followed by a sharp drop in 2018 (16 complaints) and relative quiet in 2023 (6 complaints). The absence of 2024 in the federal dataset limits definitive conclusions, but the low complaint counts bookending it and the absence of fire incidents are encouraging signs. Given the limited federal record for this specific year, buyers should prioritize verifying any open recalls and inspecting the brake system during pre-purchase inspection, but the data does not flag any systemic red flags unique to 2024.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
202
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
28
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 28 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other7
Service Brakes4
Power Train3
Back Over Prevention2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Power Train,Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 202 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Customer email_91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherYour vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
Dealer 91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over…
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 5Q0129620DSpark plug 06Q905601ABattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 GTI have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GTI get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 33 highway / 27 combined mpg.