Model year guide

2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI — representative photo
Representative photo

2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 245

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 245.

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

Bulletin V171901201285565 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2023

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

Bulletin V171901201285562 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

Bulletin V171901201285560 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2023

Update model year applicability to include 2023.

Bulletin V941901201152119 · Equipment · Dec 2022

Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

Bulletin V271901201189422 · Electrical System · Dec 2022

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Bulletin SM 48-2022 · Equipment · Jun 2022

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

Bulletin A002155201173212 · Electrical System · Dec 2021

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Bulletin V171901201285534 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2021

Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A

Bulletin V871806201994714 · Equipment · May 2020

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Bulletin V941901201152115 · Equipment · Apr 2020

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GOLF/GTI. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Volkswagen GOLF GTI

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI vehicles on record

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2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen GOLF GTI. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.