2009 Volkswagen GLI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLI years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volkswagen GLI. That is the most of any GLI model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 88%), typically at around 82,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Volkswagen GLI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 88% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 75% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 50% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Volkswagen GLI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Volkswagen GLI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving my car on a city street and had to brake hard to avoid another vehicle. When i did my tires locked up and i almost lost control of my car. The "abs", "traction control", and "brake" lights all came on. I realized there must have been a abs system failure so i pulled over to the side…
Here is another dysfunction of the abs module failure. The failure occurred unexpectedly on the day when i was on my way to work. It broke down the first time as i came to a stop, and about to went on the highway. All the dash light came on with terrifying nonstop beeping and the car stalled when i…
Abs module failed unexpectedly causing dash lights to come on and totally disabled the abs system. It first started happening while driving, and abs remained disabled until module was fixed and replaced independently. Vwoa would not cover failure of the part.
Abs module failure causing car to randomly lock brakes during cornering/abs activation events. This originally occurred when roads were slippery in winter 2014 (60k on vehicle), continues to grow worse to where it now happens during long slow corners (highway overpasses). Repair from dealership…
Yet another abs module failure. Clearly a design flaw on the part of vw. The entire dash cluster has malfunctioned. Loud beeps on startup. Abs light. Brake light, stability control light...all lit up like a christmas tree. Engine fault - workshop warning. Speedometer doesn't work! Fuel gauge wildly…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen GLI?
Owners most often report service brakes, electronic stability control (esc), electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen GLI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Volkswagen GLI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLI model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.