The Lemon IndexVolkswagen Golf recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2021 Volkswagen Golf, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2019 Park it: don't drive
The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V879000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018 Park it: don't drive
The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
10,225 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V369000
Every recall 44
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2015–2020
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.
261,257 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V110000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2023 · model years 2019–2020
The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
62,538 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V604000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2019–2020
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously.
296,044 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V815000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2022 · model year 2016
During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
1,216 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V543000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2022 · model year 2021
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
43,091 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V514000
- Unknown or other · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2017
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.
46 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V321000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Nov 2020 · model year 2021
The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze.
32,048 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V716000
- Unknown or other · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2017
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.
23 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V561000
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- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2018
The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V372000
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2019 Park it: don't drive
The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V879000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2019 · model years 2011–2014
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.
226 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V862000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2019 · model years 2015–2016, 2018–2019
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.".
679,027 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V615000
- Suspension · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2015–2019
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
56,173 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V188000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2018 · model year 2015
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
6,322 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V904000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2018 · model years 2015–2018
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 requiremen…
33,168 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V464000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2003
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
2,564 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V406000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018 Park it: don't drive
The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
10,225 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V369000
- Unknown or other · recall issued May 2018 · model years 2011–2016
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.
252 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V329000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2018 · model years 2010–2014
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
363,713 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V148000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
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.
5,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V955000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2016 · model years 2009–2010
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
135,683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V913000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2015–2016
Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
110,042 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V647000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
55 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V403000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2010–2014
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
659,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V078000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2015–2016
In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
91,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V705000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly.
993 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V627000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2015 · model years 2011–2014
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.
415,825 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V483000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2015
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.
6,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V229000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2015 · model year 2015
A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
44,658 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V028000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.
2,001 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V412000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2000–2006
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
50 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E007000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Oct 2011 · model years 2010–2012 2.0L diesel only
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 SE…
168,275 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V490000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2009 · model years 2009–2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009.
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2000–2004
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2004
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Sep 2007 · model years 2006–2008
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH…
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2001–2006
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUI…
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2007 · model years 2000–2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2005 · model year 2000
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.
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2000–2002
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 SUBSTANTI…
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2004–2005 Diesel only
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.
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2002 · model years 2000–2001
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 IDENT…
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2002 · model years 2001–2002
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2000 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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Is one open on your Golf?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf have?
44 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2021, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 119.
Which Volkswagen Golf year has the most recalls?
The 2015, with 12 campaigns. 2016: 9, 2001: 9, 2000: 8.
What are most Volkswagen Golf recalls about?
Airbags: 7 of the 44 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (6) and lights (5).
What is the newest Volkswagen Golf recall?
Fuel system, gasoline, filed Feb 2024 (NHTSA 24V110000): 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.
What is the biggest Volkswagen Golf recall?
NHTSA 19V615000 (electrical, Aug 2019) covers 679,027 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.".
How do I check if my Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Volkswagen dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Volkswagen Golf: problems and best years · All Volkswagen recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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