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2007 Volkswagen GTI Base 4dr 6M

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2007 Volkswagen GTI – front
Photo: 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Mk5 (1K, 2006–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk V black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk V black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Golf V GTI Pirelli Interior by Berlin tommy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2007 Volkswagen GTI Base 4dr 6M is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,360 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,360 ($36,623 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2007 Volkswagen GTI 2-DR. w/SAB).

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 24, 2007 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.

Consequence: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

NHTSA campaign 07V442000

77 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI

Owner Complaints

77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI (4 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train40
Electrical System12
Air Bags11
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Exterior Lighting7
Structure6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 29, 2023 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“I hydroplaned and was t-boned on the passenger side. The only air bags that went off were the side curtains on the passenger side”
Jan 9, 2023 · Air Bags
“The front passenger airbag has been verified by a service centre to have some kind of issue, is a safety hazard and they confirmed other of the same type airbags have had faults as well (in their…”
Apr 23, 2020 · Power Train
“THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND WONT LET THE CAR MOVE FOWARD, ITS AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT THAT TELLS THE TRANSMISSION WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS ON.”
Mar 7, 2019 · Air Bags
“AIR BAG FAILURE FOR CAR, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THERE IS A TSB 69-11-01 FOR UPDATING THE SEAT OCCUPANT MODULE J706 BUT FAULTS WOULD NOT CLEAR SO RECOMMEND REPLACE J706 WITH SEAT OCVUONAT SENSOR BUT…”
Jun 29, 2017 · Air Bags Crash 1 death
“TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNED A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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