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2011 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 4dr 6A

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 4dr 6A is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,925 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$30,925 ($44,689 *)
MSRP with Destination$31,695 ($45,802 *)
Destination Charge$770
Engine
Engine Type2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (12.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2011 Volkswagen GTI 4 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2011 Volkswagen GTI 2 DR FWD: overall not rated

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 16, 2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

NHTSA campaign 18V329000

Aug 4, 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Consequence: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.

NHTSA campaign 15V483000

55 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI

Owner Complaints

55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine20
Power Train16
Electrical System8
Unknown Or Other5
Air Bags3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 21, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“See attached document for complaint”
Aug 10, 2022 · Electrical System, Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that he lost the function of the steering wheel, horn, controls, and air bag. The air bag warning indicator light was illuminated. The…”
Jul 15, 2022 · Unknown Or Other
“My horn had stopped working and I brought it to the dealership to get it diagnosed. They identified it as a clockspring issue, and with the knowledge that VW has an active recall for the clockspring…”
May 24, 2022 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed…”
Mar 20, 2022 · Electrical System Fire
“I bought the car and a couple days later the dash started lighting up with a bunch of codes about exterior lights so we checked them all fine I went to the auto part store and they said that the…”

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 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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