10 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Reported Feb 14, 2024 · Campaign 24V110000 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Volkswagen is recalling certain front-wheel-drive Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen, GTI, and Jetta vehicles. A seal on a suction jet pump inside the fuel tank may fail, allowing fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. A fuel leak near a source of ignition can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the suction pump. This recall replaces an earlier recall, so vehicles already repaired under it will need the new repair.
Reported Aug 30, 2023 · Campaign 23V604000 · Model years: 2019
On certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles with a conventional ignition switch, the switch itself may fail, and this is more likely in high-temperature conditions. If the switch fails, the vehicle's electrical system can shut down and the engine can stall while you are driving, cutting power in the middle of a drive.
Reported Oct 31, 2022 · Campaign 22V815000 · Model years: 2019, 2020
Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system is supposed to warn you when tire pressure gets too low. In these vehicles, if all four tires lose air pressure at the same time, the system may not detect this quickly enough to warn you. This means you might not get a timely alert if every tire loses pressure at once. Dealers will fix the problem by updating the tire pressure monitoring software at no cost.
Reported Nov 18, 2020 · Campaign 20V716000 · Model years: 2021
In several Volkswagen models, including the Atlas Cross Sport, Golf, Jetta, and Tiguan, the rearview camera can stop working properly when the vehicle is started. When this happens, the screen may go black or the infotainment system may freeze instead of showing the view behind the vehicle. Dealers will update the infotainment system software to fix the problem, free of charge.
Reported Jun 24, 2020 · Campaign 20V372000 · Model years: 2018
Volkswagen is recalling two Golf GTI vehicles because the vehicle identification number printed on the federal certification label may not match the actual VIN stamped on the vehicle itself. This mismatch means the number owners see on the label may not be the true VIN that identifies their specific car.
Reported Dec 11, 2019 · Campaign 19V879000 · Model years: 2019
Certain Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles may have front wheel bearings that were not machined correctly. This kind of improper machining can put too much stress on the wheel, the wheel bolts, or the wheel bearings.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Reported Aug 22, 2019 · Campaign 19V615000 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Volkswagen is recalling certain Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI and Jetta vehicles that have an automatic transmission, a manual handbrake and keyless entry. On these cars, a build-up of silicate on the contacts of the small switch at the shift lever can let the key be pulled out of the ignition even when the shift lever is not in Park. Dealers will install an extra switch and circuit board at no cost.
Reported Mar 6, 2019 · Campaign 19V188000 · Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta, and Tiguan vehicles, a spring in the rear suspension may crack or break earlier than it should. If a spring breaks while the vehicle is being driven, it can damage a nearby rear tire. A damaged tire in this situation can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash.
A buildup on the shift lever's micro switch contacts may let the key be pulled out of the ignition even when the shift lever isn't in "Park." This means the vehicles don't meet a federal safety standard meant to prevent rollaways.
Reported Jun 1, 2018 · Campaign 18V369000 · Model years: 2018
Certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles may have brake caliper pistons without enough protective coating. This lack of coating can reduce how well the brakes work.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering the 2018–2021 Volkswagen Golf. 7 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Audi, VW Fuel Tank Seal May Cause Leaks" (NHTSA campaign 24V110000), reported Feb 14, 2024.
Which Volkswagen Golf model year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Volkswagen Golf?
Yes. 2 Volkswagen Golf recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Volkswagen Jetta and Golf Front Wheel Bearings (19V879000); VW and Audi Brake Calipers May Reduce Braking (18V369000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
How do I check whether my Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer, including for second owners.
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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: