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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VW447AUXGM025038 · Checked Oct 14, 2026
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3VW447AUXGM•••••• 2016 Volkswagen GTI

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Volkswagen GTI build (3 vs 2).

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64on the model
36builds in total
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Structure Jan 2023
Front passenger door opened on its own with a bang while making a left turn. Driving alone, passenger door had been securely locked for over a week, during left turn going 25 mph, a loud banging sound occurred, passenger door opened and indicator warning light in dash came on.…
Unknown Or Other May 2021
The gear shifter inside vehicle has a decorative aluminum trim that when you slide your hand in center cubby over time tends to separate. It creates sharp edges and I cut my hand while retrieving something from center console cubby
Unknown Or Other Dec 2019
Rearview backup camera at times stops working in 1 out of 3 instances when shifting into reverse. There is first at distorted picture, eventually shutting down altogether "park pilot not available". This happens intermittently with no rhyme or reason. Rear camera is working;…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VW447AUXGM025038 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.