The 2010 Volkswagen GTI is documented here with 2 trims and full specifications. The most efficient trim returns 8.7 L/100 km combined.
2010 GTI at a glance
- Best fuel economy
- 8.7 L/100km combined
- Lowest CO₂
- 205 g/km
Recalls & safety notices (1)
Source: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Applicable to US-market 2010 Volkswagen GTI vehicles.
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09V333000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2009-08-20
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, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
Consequence: THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Volkswagen GTI fuel efficient?
The most efficient 2010 GTI trim returns about 8.7 L/100 km in combined driving.
Are there recalls on the 2010 Volkswagen GTI?
Yes — 1 recall campaign from the U.S. NHTSA is listed for the 2010 Volkswagen GTI below, including the affected component and the official remedy.