Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen GTI, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Visibility20
- Engine and engine cooling9
- Power train5
- Unknown or other4
- Air bags4
- Electrical system3
- Latches/locks/linkages2
- Seats1
- Exterior lighting1
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Volkswagen GTI failed the safety check 4.20% of the time — 126% more often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 133,718 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 9.8–11.3 L/100 km (about 21–24 mpg US), CO₂ 225–260 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI · Compact · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| GTI · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| GTI · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.0 | 10.6 |
| GTI · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 9.0 | 11.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Volkswagen GTI.
| 2006122 24 May 2006 | Lights And Instruments On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, … |
| 2005107 14 Apr 2005 | Fuel System On certain vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine, fuel supply line tension may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack, which could result in a leak. A f… |
| 2004436 13 Dec 2004 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE TO CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2000 Volkswagen GTI: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 608352 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE LUBRICATION OF THE DOOR LOCKS DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. MJS |
| 10253215 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253214 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253213 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10252204 | Air Conditioning Does not Operate |
| 10243048 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243034 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243011 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242996 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242399 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242386 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242375 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242372 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242349 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10241340 | Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00 |
| 10241339 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241335 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241333 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241311 | Gasoline Quality |
| 10241266 | Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials |
| 10241265 | Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults |
| 10241177 | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| 10240597 | 1999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System. |
| 10239831 | Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger |
| 10239789 | To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL PUMP LEAKS
TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation