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Volkswagen Golf recalls and problems

36 recalls and 1,183 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
36
Complaints
1,183
Crashes reported
41
Fires reported
18

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Volkswagen Golf by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2023 Golf0110000
2022 Golf0810000
2021 Golf170000
2020 Golf260000
2019 Golf6632000
2018 Golf6300020
2017 Golf51173050
2016 Golf9851020
2015 Golf1213173140
2014 Golf5121000
2013 Golf5432110
2012 Golf6484040
2011 Golf61104320
2010 Golf4703000
2009 Golf030000
2006 Golf1121010
2005 Golf2191000
2004 Golf2283101
2003 Golf2260740
2002 Golf37420100
2001 Golf51164260
2000 Golf5883140

Most reported Volkswagen Golf problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags184
Fuel/Propulsion System180
Engine164
Electrical System150
Power Train132
Unknown or Other102
Engine and Engine Cooling95
Fuel System, Diesel55
Vehicle Speed Control48
Exterior Lighting42

All Volkswagen Golf recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-110Feb 14, 20242015–2020Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-604Aug 30, 20232019Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-815Oct 31, 20222019–2020TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-543Jul 27, 20222016Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-321May 5, 20212017Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-716Nov 18, 20202021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-372Jun 24, 20202018EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-879Dec 11, 20192019Do not driveWheelsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-862Dec 4, 20192011–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-615Aug 22, 20192015–2016, 2018–2019Electrical System, SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-188Mar 6, 20192015–2019SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-904Dec 19, 20182015SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-464Jul 11, 20182015–2018Electrical System, SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-406Jun 13, 20182003Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-369Jun 1, 20182018Do not driveService Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-329May 16, 20182011–2016Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-148Mar 6, 20182010–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-955Dec 29, 20162017Seat Belts, Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-913Dec 20, 20162010Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-647Sep 7, 20162015–2016Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-403Jun 6, 20162016Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-078Feb 10, 20162010–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-705Oct 26, 20152015–2016Engine and Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-627Oct 7, 20152015Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-483Aug 4, 20152011–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-229Apr 17, 20152015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-028Jan 23, 20152015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-412Jul 7, 20142015SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
11V-490Oct 3, 20112010–2012Fuel System, DieselVolkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through…
07V-063Feb 20, 20072000–2006Exterior LightingOn certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
05V-154Apr 19, 20052000Fuel System, GasolineOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.
04V-584Dec 16, 20042000–2002Exterior LightingOn certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to…
04V-586Dec 15, 20042004–2005Fuel System, DieselOn certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.
02V-244Sep 12, 20022000–2001EquipmentCertain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
02V-031Jan 31, 20022001–2002Service Brakes, HydraulicOn some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (Abs).
00V-280Sep 20, 20002000–2001SuspensionVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Golf?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf has the most reports (131). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf have?

NHTSA lists 36 safety recalls covering Volkswagen Golf model years 2000–2006, 2010–2021.

What are the most common Volkswagen Golf problems?

Owners report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems most often.