Volkswagen Golf problems by model year

Every Volkswagen Golf model year

Volkswagen Golf recalls

• Recall 24V110000Feb 14, 2024261,257 vehiclesModel years 2015–2020

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

• Recall 23V604000Aug 30, 202362,538 vehiclesModel years 2019

  Risk: Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V815000Oct 31, 2022296,044 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V543000Jul 27, 20221,216 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

• Recall 21V321000May 5, 202146 vehiclesModel years 2017

  Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

• Recall 20V716000Nov 18, 202032,048 vehiclesModel years 2021

  Risk: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V372000Jun 24, 20202 vehiclesModel years 2018

  Risk: If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.

• Recall 19V879000Dec 11, 20198 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2019

  Risk: The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 19V862000Dec 4, 2019226 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

  Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

• Recall 19V615000Aug 22, 2019679,027 vehiclesModel years 2015–2019

  Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

• Recall 19V188000Mar 6, 201956,173 vehiclesModel years 2015–2019

  Risk: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V904000Dec 19, 20186,322 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V464000Jul 11, 201833,168 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

  Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

• Recall 18V369000Jun 1, 201810,225 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2018

  Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V329000May 16, 2018252 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016

  Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

• Recall 18V148000Mar 6, 2018363,713 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014

  Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

• Recall 16V955000Dec 29, 20165,947 vehiclesModel years 2017

  Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

• Recall 16V913000Dec 20, 2016135,683 vehiclesModel years 2010

  Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 16V647000Sep 7, 2016110,042 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

  Risk: As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

• Recall 16V403000Jun 6, 201655 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

• Recall 16V078000Feb 10, 2016659,493 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014

  Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

• Recall 15V705000Oct 26, 201591,867 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

  Risk: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 15V627000Oct 7, 2015993 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

• Recall 15V483000Aug 4, 2015415,825 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

  Risk: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 15V229000Apr 17, 20156,205 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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