2019 Volkswagen GTI vs 2019 Volvo S60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Volkswagen GTI | 2019 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 179 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 465 | 274 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 1,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen GTI | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 133 | 1 |
| Power Train | 62 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 148 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Volkswagen GTI
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.