2013 Volkswagen GTI 6DSG
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All photo credits
- Photo: VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (VI) – Frontansicht, 31. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI (Mk6 A6 Typ 5K) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 Candy White (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Golf GTI (VI) – Heckansicht, 9. Oktober 2011, Wülfrath by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf VI GTI rear by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Volkswagen GTI 6DSG is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed dsg dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,095 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 Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,095 ($35,004 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,890 ($36,113 *) |
| Destination Charge | $795 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2013 Volkswagen GTI 2 DR FWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 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
34 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI
Owner Complaints
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
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 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.