Volkswagen Golf recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volkswagen Golf, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Feb 14, 2024Fire risk2015–2020 Audi A3, 2015–2020 Volkswagen Golf, 2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen and 2 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
24V110000 · 261K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 30, 2023Crash risk2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen and 2 other models — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
23V604000 · 63K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 31, 2022Crash risk2019–2020 Audi A3, 2019 Audi Q3, 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 8 other models — Tires
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
22V815000 · 296K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 27, 2022Fire risk2016 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2016 Audi R8 and 7 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
22V543000 · 1K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 5, 2021Fire risk2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf and 5 other models — Unknown / Other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
21V321000 · 46 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 18, 2020Crash risk2021 Volkswagen Arteon, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 3 other models — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
20V716000 · 32K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 24, 2020Fire risk2018 Volkswagen Golf — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
20V372000 · 2 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 11, 2019Crash risk2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta — Wheels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
19V879000 · 8 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 4, 2019Fire risk2011–2013 Audi A3, 2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2012–2015 Volkswagen Passat — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
19V862000 · 226 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 22, 2019Crash risk2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf and 3 other models — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
19V615000 · 679K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 6, 2019Crash risk2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
19V188000 · 56K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 19, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
18V904000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 11, 2018Crash risk2015–2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2015–2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
18V464000 · 33K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 13, 2018Crash risk2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
18V406000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 1, 2018Crash risk2018 Audi Q5, 2018 Audi SQ5, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
18V369000 · 10K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 16, 2018Fire risk2012–2016 Volkswagen CC, 2015–2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, 2012–2016 Volkswagen Eos and 5 other models — Unknown / Other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
18V329000 · 252 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 6, 2018Crash risk2009–2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010–2014 Volkswagen Eos, 2010–2014 Volkswagen Golf and 2 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
18V148000 · 364K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 29, 2016Crash risk2017 Audi A4 Allroad, 2017 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A7 and 5 other models — Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
16V955000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 20, 2016Crash risk2009 Audi A3, 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 2010 Volkswagen Golf and 4 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
16V913000 · 136K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 7, 2016Fire risk2015–2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015–2016 Volkswagen GTI — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
16V647000 · 110K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 6, 2016Fire risk2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
16V403000 · 55 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 10, 2016Crash risk2010–2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2009–2012 Audi Q5, 2010–2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet and 5 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
16V078000 · 659K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 26, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015–2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
15V705000 · 92K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 7, 2015Crash risk2015 Volkswagen E-Golf, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
15V627000 · 993 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 4, 2015Crash risk2010–2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010–2013 Volkswagen Eos, 2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf and 4 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
15V483000 · 416K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 17, 2015Crash risk2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
15V229000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 23, 2015Fire risk2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI and 2 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
15V028000 · 45K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 7, 2014Crash risk2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI — Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.
14V412000 · 2K units · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Oct 3, 2011Fire risk2010–2012 Audi A3, 2010–2012 Volkswagen Golf, 2009–2012 Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System, Diesel
VOLKSWAGEN 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 SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
11V490000 · 168K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Feb 20, 2007Crash risk2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999–2006 Volkswagen Golf, 1999–2006 Volkswagen GTI and 3 other models — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
07V063000 · 1.0M units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Apr 19, 2005Fire risk1999–2000 Volkswagen Golf, 1999–2000 Volkswagen GTI — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON 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.
05V154000 · 31K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Dec 16, 2004Safety2000–2002 Volkswagen Golf, 2000–2002 Volkswagen GTI, 2000–2002 Volkswagen Jetta — Exterior Lighting
ON 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 SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
04V584000 · 410K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Dec 15, 2004Fire risk2004–2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 2004–2005 Volkswagen Golf, 2004–2005 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Fuel System, Diesel
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.
04V586000 · 19K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Apr 22, 2003Crash risk1998–1999 Volkswagen Golf — Equipment
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PUBLISHED ON THE LABEL FOR TIRES OF THE SIZE 205/50 R15 86H IS 0.1 BAR (1.45 PSI) TOO LOW. IT SHOULD BE 2.5 BAR (36.3 PSI). THE LABEL RECOMMENDS 2.4 BAR (34.8 PSI = 35 PSI).
03V155000 · 4K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Sep 12, 2002Safety2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2000–2001 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Equipment
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
02V244000 · 333K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Jan 31, 2002Fire risk2001–2002 Volkswagen Golf, 2001–2002 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001–2002 Volkswagen New Beetle — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
02V031000 · 55K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Sep 20, 2000Safety2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY.
00V280000 · 4K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC