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Buying a used 2019 Volkswagen Golf? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 82 owner complaints on file · 1 do-not-drive

Six recalls, two critical. Front wheel bearings that may break carried a do-not-drive warning, and the fuel leak recall applies as well; rear springs, key removal out of Park, an ignition switch that may fail, and a delayed tire-pressure warning fill out the list. Complaint volume is higher than neighboring Golf years — 82 unverified reports to NHTSA, three involving crashes, none a fire or injury — dominated by engine and powertrain entries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Get proof the front wheel bearing recall was completed, and listen for wheel-bearing noise at speed.
3. Ask for the fuel leak and ignition switch recall repair records.
4. Test drive long enough to judge engine and transmission behavior, and inspect the rear springs.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2019 Volkswagen Golf

What owners have reported to NHTSA

82 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2020
• All Golf recalls