Volkswagen recalls and problems

Recalls and owner complaints for 36 Volkswagen models. Choose your model to see every year.

Models

Recalls (2000+)

451

Owner complaints

30,780

Volkswagen models

Model	Years	Recalls	Complaints
Volkswagen Jetta	2000–2026	52	8,866
Volkswagen Passat	2000–2022	44	6,355
Volkswagen Tiguan	2009–2026	39	2,361
Volkswagen Atlas	2018–2026	48	2,043
Volkswagen Beetle	2000–2019	23	2,244
Volkswagen Golf	2000–2023	36	1,183
Volkswagen GTI	2000–2025	27	1,345
Volkswagen ID.4	2021–2026	27	1,035
Volkswagen CC	2009–2017	12	983
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport	2020–2026	30	499
Volkswagen Routan	2008–2013	8	784
Volkswagen Touareg	2004–2017	12	646
Volkswagen Taos	2022–2026	8	511
Volkswagen EOS	2007–2016	7	426
Volkswagen Golf R	2013–2026	16	82
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen	2015–2019	9	173
Volkswagen New Beetle	2000–2004	5	127
Volkswagen E-Golf	2015–2019	8	53
Volkswagen Rabbit	2006–2009	3	152
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen	2009–2014	2	171
Volkswagen R32	2004–2008	3	129
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack	2017–2019	4	100
Volkswagen Arteon	2019–2023	6	43
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible	2008–2019	6	42
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid	2013–2015	3	101
Volkswagen Eurovan	2000–2003	2	97
Volkswagen Passat Wagon	2002–2010	3	50
Volkswagen Cabrio	2000–2002	1	77
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid	2011–2015	3	0
Volkswagen ID. Buzz	2025	2	16
Volkswagen Volkswagen	2000–2003	0	32
Volkswagen GLI	2009–2021	1	11
Volkswagen Egolf	2017	1	2
Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen	2015–2017	0	15
Volkswagen Phaeton	2004	0	7
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited	2018	0	7

Frequently asked questions

Which Volkswagen model has the most complaints?

In NHTSA's database, the Volkswagen Jetta has the most owner complaints (8,866) among Volkswagen models since 2000, followed by the Passat (6,355). More sales also mean more complaints, so compare by model year.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law Volkswagen must repair a safety recall free of charge, even if you are not the original owner. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and contact a Volkswagen dealer.