Volkswagen Golf recalls
28 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Volkswagen Golf. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Air bags (7), Fuel system, gasoline (5), Electrical system (3), Unknown or other (2), Suspension (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2015–2020 Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Golf Sportwagen and more and 2015–2020 Audi A3 recall: Fuel system, gasoline
February 14, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-110Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf…
- 2019–2020 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, GTI, Jetta and more recall: Electrical system: ignition, switch
August 30, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-604Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch.
- 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Golf Sportwagen, Atlas and more and 2019–2020 Audi Q3, A3 recall: Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
October 31, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-815Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas…
- 2016 Audi S3, A3 Sportback E-Tron, A3 and more and 2016 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R, E-Golf and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
July 27, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-543Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf…
- 2016–2019 Volkswagen Golf R, CC, E-Golf and more recall: Unknown or other
May 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-321Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles.
- 2021 Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Jetta and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
November 18, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-716Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles.
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf recall: Equipment: other, labels
June 24, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-372Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles.
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf Alltrack, Golf recall: Wheels
December 11, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-879 Do not driveVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles.
- 2011–2015 Volkswagen Golf, Passat and 2011–2013 Audi A3 recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
December 4, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-862Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag…
- 2011–2019 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta and more recall: Electrical system: ignition, anti-theft, control module
August 22, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-615Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped…
- 2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, Tiguan, Golf and more recall: Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs
March 6, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-188Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles.
- 2015–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, Jetta, Golf recall: Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs
December 19, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-904Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles.
- 2015–2018 Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen recall: Electrical system: ignition, anti-theft, control module
July 11, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-464Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.
- 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, Jetta, Passat and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
June 13, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-406Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles.
- 2018 Volkswagen Passat, GTI, Golf and more and 2018 Audi SQ5, Q5 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
June 1, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-369 Do not driveVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.
- 2011–2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, CC, Eos and more recall: Unknown or other
May 16, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-329Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles.
- 2007–2014 Volkswagen Golf, CC, Passat Wagon and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
March 6, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-148Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles.
- 2016–2017 Volkswagen E-Golf, Golf, Tiguan and 2017–2018 Audi A4 Allroad, Q7, A6 and more recall: Seat belts: pretensioner
December 29, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-955Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger…
- 2009–2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, Jetta, GTI and more and 2009 Audi A3 recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
December 20, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-913Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6…
- 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf, GTI and 2015–2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet recall: Fuel system, gasoline
September 7, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-647Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles.
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat recall: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail
June 6, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-403Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015.
- 2007–2014 Volkswagen Eos, CC, Passat and more and 2009–2012 Audi Q5, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
February 10, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-078Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet…
- 2015–2016 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, Passat and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine
October 26, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-705Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles.
- 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, E-Golf, Golf recall: Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
October 7, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-627Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014…
- 2010–2014 Volkswagen GTI, Jetta, Passat and more recall: Air bags: frontal
August 4, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-483Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles.
- 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet and 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
April 17, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-229Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April…
- 2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, GTI and more recall: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail
January 23, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-028Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to…
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI recall: Steering
July 7, 2014 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 14V-412Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Golf had?
NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Volkswagen Golf, across 13 model years (2003–2021).
Which Volkswagen Golf model year has the most recalls?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf appears in the most campaigns (12). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Volkswagen Golf for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.