Volkswagen problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 9,527 safety complaints with NHTSA about Volkswagen vehicles in our database, and Volkswagen has issued 199 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
9,527
Recalls
199
Models
30

Volkswagen models with the most complaints

  • Atlas · worst year 2021
    1,790 complaints
  • Jetta · worst year 2019
    1,616 complaints
  • Tiguan · worst year 2022
    1,411 complaints
  • ID.4 · worst year 2023
    1,009 complaints
  • Passat · worst year 2013
    888 complaints
  • Taos · worst year 2022
    497 complaints
  • Atlas Cross Sport · worst year 2021
    484 complaints
  • Golf · worst year 2017
    400 complaints
  • GTI · worst year 2015
    291 complaints
  • Beetle · worst year 2013
    255 complaints
  • Golf Sportwagen · worst year 2017
    136 complaints
  • Routan · worst year 2010
    118 complaints
  • Touareg · worst year 2016
    101 complaints
  • Jetta Sportwagen · worst year 2014
    85 complaints
  • CC
    73 complaints

All Volkswagen models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Volkswagen Atlas2018–20261,790482021
Volkswagen Jetta2005–20261,616392019
Volkswagen Tiguan2009–20261,411382022
Volkswagen ID.42021–20261,009272023
Volkswagen Passat2005–2022888302013
Volkswagen Taos2022–202649782022
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2020–2026484302021
Volkswagen Golf2005–2023400282017
Volkswagen GTI2005–2025291222015
Volkswagen Beetle2005–2019255172013
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen2015–201913692017
Volkswagen Routan2009–201411872010
Volkswagen Touareg2005–201710162016
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen2009–20148522014
Volkswagen CC2009–20177311—
Volkswagen EOS2007–2016706—
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack2017–20196542017
Volkswagen Golf R2013–20266316—
Volkswagen Arteon2019–2023436—
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid2013–20153632013
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible2008–2019356—
Volkswagen E-Golf2015–2019198—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz2025162—
Volkswagen Rabbit2007–2009152—
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited201860—
Volkswagen R32200830—
Volkswagen GLI202121—
Volkswagen Egolf201701—
Volkswagen Passat Wagon2006–201003—
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid2011–201503—

Recent Volkswagen recalls

  • Recall 26V630000Sep 30, 202622,524 vehicles

    Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V590000Sep 11, 2026208,724 vehicles

    Risk: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V587000Sep 10, 202649,958 vehicles

    Risk: An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V473000Jul 22, 202657,851 vehicles

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V321000May 20, 20268 vehicles

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V258000Apr 22, 202638,710 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V185000Mar 25, 202675,323 vehicles

    Risk: An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V138000Mar 11, 202648,165 vehicles

    Risk: An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V028000Jan 21, 2026670 vehicles

    Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V030000Jan 21, 202643,881 vehicles

    Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology