The Verdict
Worst problem area
No complaints reported
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.
Complaints filed held steady at 0 in both 2026 and 2027.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 0
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,200–$3,000
- Combined MPG
- 26–28
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2027 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,300–3,100 | 2,300–3,100 | 2,200–3,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–27 | 25–27 | 26–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–24 / 31–32 | 22–24 / 31–32 | 23–25 / 31–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 326–349 | 326–349 | 317–347 | |
| Complaints filed | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI get?
EPA rates it 26–28 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
EPA estimates $2,200–$3,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,200 (low) | 317 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $3,000 (high) | 347 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.