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Volkswagen recalls by model
Volkswagen has 123 NHTSA safety recalls covering 15 models from model years 2018–2026, 13 of them filed in the last 12 months. The most common problem areas are electrical system, air bags and rear camera. The Volkswagen Atlas has the most recalls of any Volkswagen model here (48).
Of these, 5 have a do-not-drive advisory and 3 have a park-outside fire advisory — see the do-not-drive and park-outside lists. The most recent was filed on Sep 30, 2026: Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer. A recall often covers only part of a model year, so pick your model below to read each recall in plain English, then confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. New to recalls? Start with how a car recall happens.
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- Arteon 1 recall · 2019–2019
- Atlas 48 recalls · 2018–2026
- Atlas Cross Sport 29 recalls · 2020–2025
- Beetle 5 recalls · 2018–2019
- E-GOLF 1 recall · 2018–2018
- GLI 1 recall · 2021–2021
- Golf 10 recalls · 2018–2021
- Golf R 11 recalls · 2018–2024
- Golf Sportwagen 7 recalls · 2018–2019
- GTI 5 recalls · 2018–2019
- ID.4 26 recalls · 2021–2026
- Jetta 22 recalls · 2018–2026
- Passat 7 recalls · 2018–2021
- Taos 8 recalls · 2022–2026
- Tiguan 28 recalls · 2018–2025
Volkswagen problem guides
- Volkswagen Electrical Recalls Involve Battery Fires and Drive Power Loss · 18 recalls
- Volkswagen Air Bag Recalls: Deployment Failures and Inflator Risks · 16 recalls
- Volkswagen Rearview Camera Recalls Cover Blank, Delayed, and Distorted Images · 12 recalls
- Volkswagen Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalling · 10 recalls
- Volkswagen Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Leaks and Reduced Braking · 7 recalls
- Volkswagen suspension recalls involving loose fasteners and broken rear springs · 7 recalls
- Volkswagen Steering Recalls Involving Knuckles, Mounting Bolts and Control · 6 recalls
- Volkswagen Engine and Cooling Recalls Cover Stalls, Leaks, and Bearings · 5 recalls
- Volkswagen Exterior Lighting Recalls Address Dim Lights and Headlight Aim · 5 recalls
- Volkswagen Seat Belt Recalls Affect Buckles, Anchors and Child Restraints · 5 recalls
- Volkswagen Structure Recalls Cover ID.4 Doors and Tiguan Body Parts · 5 recalls
- Volkswagen Wheel Recalls Involving Bearings, Loose Bolts, and Detachment · 4 recalls
- Volkswagen Engine Recalls Address Loose Covers and Engine Support Bolts · 3 recalls
- Volkswagen Equipment Label Recalls Affect Tire and Loading Information · 3 recalls
- Volkswagen Seat Recalls Involving Loose Tracks and Weak Frames · 3 recalls
- Volkswagen tire recalls involving sidewall failures and pressure monitoring · 3 recalls
- Volkswagen recalls for vehicles with unconfirmed federal safety compliance · 3 recalls
- Volkswagen sunroof and AC drain recalls owners should understand · 3 recalls