
Volkswagen Golf
1990–2027. The $23,195 to $23,995 hatchback, with 147 hp.
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The cleanest years.
Recall campaigns on file, by model year.
No NHTSA campaigns on file.
Newer years have had less time to collect campaigns.
Recalls from NHTSA
52 recall campaigns on file.
Every one is repaired free at any franchised dealer. These are the 4 most recent.
- Feb 14, 20242015–2020
Fuel system, gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3…
- Aug 30, 20232019
Electrical system · ignition · switch
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf…
- Oct 31, 20222019–2020
Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf…
- Jul 27, 20222016
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3…
- May 5, 20212017
Unknown or other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf…
- Nov 18, 20202021
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta…
- Jun 24, 20202018
Equipment · other · labels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on…
- Dec 11, 20192019
Wheels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf…
- Dec 4, 20192011–2014
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and…
- Aug 22, 20192015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · control module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019…
- Mar 6, 20192015–2019
Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta…
- Dec 19, 20182015
Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015…
- Jul 11, 20182015–2018
Steering · column locking · anti-theft device
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf…
- Jun 13, 20182003
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta…
- Jun 1, 20182018
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle…
- May 16, 20182011–2016
Unknown or other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC…
- Mar 6, 20182010–2014
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf…
- Dec 29, 20162017
Seat belts · pretensioner
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6…
- Dec 20, 20162010
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5…
- Sep 7, 20162015–2016
Fuel system, gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf…
- Jun 6, 20162016
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles…
- Feb 10, 20162010–2014
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010…
- Oct 26, 20152015–2016
Engine and engine cooling · engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle…
- Oct 7, 20152015
Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles…
- Aug 4, 20152011–2014
Air bags · frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and…
- Apr 17, 20152015
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI…
- Jan 23, 20152015
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles…
- Jul 7, 20142015
Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles…
- Mar 7, 20141999–2006
Engine and engine cooling · engine
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127…
- Oct 3, 20112010–2012
Fuel system, diesel
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY…
- May 11, 20091999–2004
Exterior lighting · headlights
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR…
- Apr 7, 20091999–2004
Exterior lighting
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR…
- Mar 29, 20072001–2006
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042…
- Feb 20, 20071999–2006
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT…
- Mar 1, 20061990–1992
Service brakes, hydraulic
CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW)…
- Apr 19, 20051999–2000
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL…
- Dec 16, 20042000–2002
Exterior lighting · hazard flashing warning lights · switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF…
- Dec 15, 20042004–2005
Fuel system, diesel
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH…
- Apr 22, 20031998–1999
Equipment · other · labels
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL…
- Sep 12, 20022000–2001
Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225…
- Jan 31, 20022001–2002
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK…
- Sep 20, 20002000–2001
Suspension · front · control arm · upper arm
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM…
- Feb 5, 19991999
Structure · frame and members
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOUND ABSORBING MAT ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE B-PILLAR…
- Aug 17, 19981993–1995
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO…
- Jul 16, 19981993–1996
Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE…
- Sep 20, 19951993–1995
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan
IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME…
- Aug 18, 19951993–1995
Vehicle speed control
WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES, A TIE WRAP IS USED TO GUIDE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE IN THE ENGINE…
- Mar 13, 19951993–1995
Equipment · mechanical · accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLE, SO THAT A SHARP…
- Aug 2, 19931990–1991
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE…
- Apr 14, 19921990–1992
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE…
- Apr 14, 19921990
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT…
- Aug 6, 19901990
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
OMISSION OF AIR DUCTS INTENDED TO GUIDE FLOW OF COOLING AIR TO LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS COULD…
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