2001 Volkswagen Golf recalls
The 2001 Volkswagen Golf has 5 safety recalls. Here is what each one means, the risk, and the free fix.
Check your exact car: VIN recall check
2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more
Lights recall · 07V063
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
2000–2002 Volkswagen Golf & 2000–2002 Volkswagen GTI + 1 more
Lights recall · 04V584
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…
2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio & 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more
Equipment recall · 02V244
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
2001–2002 Volkswagen Golf & 2001–2002 Volkswagen Jetta + 1 more
Brakes recall · 02V031
On some passenger vehicles, short circuits CAN occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf
Suspension recall · 00V280
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded…
Other Volkswagen Golf years
FAQ
Does the 2001 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. The 2001 Volkswagen Golf has 5 open or past safety recalls in NHTSA data: 07V063 (lights); 04V584 (lights); 02V244 (equipment); 02V031 (brakes); 00V280 (suspension). A recall only applies to your car if its VIN is included.
Are 2001 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.)
How do I check my 2001 Volkswagen Golf for recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN (on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb) on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer.