Unfortunately, there are no reviews of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI yet from the NHTSA, but the IIHS has tested it and promptly gave it a Top Safety Pick award (for 2022) and Good scores for all the crash tests. The top-spec LED headlights on the Autobahn were rated Acceptable and the lower-spec ones on the other trims as merely Marginal, though.
NHTSA safety ratings are not available at this time.
All 2023 Golf GTI models get a six-airbag system with front, front-side, and side-curtain airbags, ESP, ABS, anti-slip regulation, and engine brake assist as standard. Standard driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning and autonomous emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, pedestrian and cyclist detection, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, adaptive LED headlights, and LED foglights with a cornering function. SE models add dynamic road-sign display, and the Autobahn model gets automatic high-beam control and a head-up display.
| Volkswagen Golf GTI Trims | S | 40th Anniversary Edition | SE | Autobahn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back-Up Camera | S | S | S | S |
| Cross-Traffic Alert | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Parking Aid | S | S | S | S |
| Blind Spot Monitor | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Departure Warning | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Keeping Assist | S | S | S | S |
| ABS | S | S | S | S |
| Night Vision | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | S | S | S | S |
| Brake Assist | S | S | S | S |
| Stability Control | S | S | S | S |
| Traction Control | S | S | S | S |
In terms of its reliability, the 2023 Volkswagen GTI has not been recalled yet, but the 2022 model was recalled four times, for a faulty radiator-intercooler attachment, an inoperative rearview camera, a malfunctioning sunroof, and an engine cover that may detach.
VW covers the 2023 Golf GTI with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, including drivetrain cover for the same distance and time. The corrosion warranty is valid for seven years/100,000 miles and a two-year/20,000-mile maintenance plan is paired with three years/36,000 miles of roadside assistance.
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