Volkswagen Golf recalls

36 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Golf (model years 2000–2006, 2010–2021), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

2021 (1)2020 (2)2019 (6)2018 (6)2017 (5)2016 (9)2015 (12)2014 (5)2013 (5)2012 (6)2011 (6)2010 (4)2006 (1)2005 (2)2004 (2)2003 (2)2002 (3)2001 (5)2000 (5)

All Volkswagen Golf recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2024-02-15	24V110	2015–2020 Audi A3 & 2015–2020 Volkswagen Golf + 3 more	Fuel system	261,257
2023-08-31	23V604	2019–2020 Volkswagen GTI & 2019–2020 Volkswagen Jetta + 3 more	Electrical system	62,538
2022-10-31	22V815	2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas & 2019–2020 Audi A3 + 9 more	Tires	296,044
2022-07-28	22V543	2016 Audi A3 & 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron + 8 more	Airbag	1,216
2021-05-06	21V321	2018–2019 Volkswagen Golf R & 2016–2017 Volkswagen Passat + 6 more	Unknown Or Other	46
2020-11-19	20V716	2021 Volkswagen Arteon & 2021 Volkswagen Atlas + 4 more	Backup camera	32,048
2020-06-24	20V372	2018 Volkswagen Golf	Equipment	2
2019-12-12	19V879	2019 Volkswagen Golf & 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack + 1 more	Wheels ⛔	8
2019-12-05	19V862	2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf & 2012–2015 Volkswagen Passat + 1 more	Airbag	226
2019-08-22	19V615	2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle & 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible + 4 more	Electrical system	679,027
2019-03-12	19V188	2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf & 2017–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen + 2 more	Suspension	56,173
2019-01-30	18V904	2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas & 2015 Volkswagen Golf + 1 more	Suspension	6,322
2018-07-16	18V464	2015–2018 Volkswagen Golf & 2015–2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen	Electrical system	33,168
2018-06-20	18V406	2003 Volkswagen Eurovan & 2003 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Airbag	2,564
2018-06-07	18V369	2018 Audi Q5 & 2018 Audi SQ5 + 7 more	Brakes ⛔	10,225
2018-05-22	18V329	2011–2016 Volkswagen Golf & 2012–2016 Volkswagen CC + 6 more	Unknown Or Other	252
2018-03-08	18V148	2007–2014 Volkswagen Passat & 2009–2014 Volkswagen CC + 3 more	Airbag	363,713
2017-01-05	16V955	2017 Audi A4 Allroad & 2017 Audi A6 + 6 more	Airbag	5,947
2016-12-20	16V913	2009–2010 Volkswagen Jetta & 2009 Audi A3 + 5 more	Brakes	135,683
2016-09-07	16V647	2015–2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet & 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf + 1 more	Fuel system	110,042
2016-06-06	16V403	2016 Volkswagen Golf & 2016 Volkswagen Jetta + 1 more	Fuel system	55
2016-02-10	16V078	2007–2014 Volkswagen Passat & 2009–2014 Volkswagen CC + 6 more	Airbag	659,493
2015-10-26	15V705	2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle & 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Brakes	91,867
2015-10-07	15V627	2015 Volkswagen E-Golf & 2015 Volkswagen Golf + 1 more	Airbag	993
2015-08-04	15V483	2010–2014 Volkswagen CC & 2010–2013 Volkswagen EOS + 5 more	Airbag	415,825
2015-04-17	15V229	2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet & 2015 Volkswagen Golf + 1 more	Fuel system	6,205
2015-01-23	15V028	2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle & 2014–2015 Volkswagen Jetta + 3 more	Fuel system	44,658
2014-07-09	14V412	2015 Volkswagen Golf & 2015 Volkswagen GTI	Steering	2,001
2011-10-03	11V490	2009–2012 Volkswagen Jetta & 2010–2012 Audi A3 + 1 more	Fuel system	168,275
2007-02-21	07V063	2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more	Lights	1,002,000
2005-04-19	05V154	2000 Volkswagen Golf & 2000 Volkswagen GTI	Fuel system	30,708
2004-12-16	04V586	2004–2005 Volkswagen Beetle & 2004–2005 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Fuel system	19,284
2004-12-16	04V584	2000–2002 Volkswagen Golf & 2000–2002 Volkswagen GTI + 1 more	Lights	410,000
2002-09-17	02V244	2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio & 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Equipment	332,950
2002-02-04	02V031	2001–2002 Volkswagen Golf & 2001–2002 Volkswagen Jetta + 1 more	Brakes	55,000
2000-09-22	00V280	2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf	Suspension	4,218

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf have?

The Volkswagen Golf has 36 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2006, 2010–2021. The 2015 model year has the most (12).

Are Volkswagen Golf recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)