There have been 41 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Golf. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Golf.
vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2017 Volkswagen E-golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2017 Volkswagen Touareg |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen 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. these internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 2017 Volkswagen GTI, 2018 Volkswagen GTI, 2019 Volkswagen GTI, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018 Volkswagen Jetta |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen 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 with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 golf sportwagen, 2019 jetta, 2015-2019 golf, and 2018-2019 tiguan vehicles. the rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, 2003 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A4, 2017 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A7, 2018 Audi Q5, 2017 Audi Q7, 2016 Volkswagen E-golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen 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 frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Audi A3, 2009 Volkswagen EOS, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2009 Volkswagen GTI, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen 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 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
As fuel accumulates in the evap system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen golf, golf sportwagen, gti, Audi a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 passat vehicles, equipped with 1. 8t engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 golf vehicles manufactured November ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2009 Audi Q5, 2010 Audi Q5, 2011 Audi Q5, 2012 Audi Q5, 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2009 Volkswagen CC, 2010 Volkswagen CC, 2011 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Volkswagen CC, 2013 Volkswagen CC, 2014 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Volkswagen EOS, 2013 Volkswagen EOS, 2014 Volkswagen EOS, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2011 Volkswagen Golf, 2012 Volkswagen Golf, 2013 Volkswagen Golf, 2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 golf and jetta sportwagen, 2007-2010 passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 passat sedan and eos, 2009-2014 cc, 2009-2012 Audi q5, 2010-2012 s5 cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi a5 cabriolet vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 5, 2021 | Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Aug. 22, 2019 | Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device | 679,027 |
| Mar. 6, 2019 | Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs | 56,173 |
| Jun. 13, 2018 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 2,564 |
| Dec. 29, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 5,947 |
| Dec. 20, 2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 135,683 |
| Sep. 7, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 110,042 |
| Jun. 6, 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 55 |
| Feb. 10, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 659,493 |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 91,867 |
| Oct. 7, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 993 |
| Aug. 4, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal | 415,825 |
| Apr. 17, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 6,205 |
| Jan. 23, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 44,658 |
| Jul. 7, 2014 | Steering | 2,001 |
| Oct. 3, 2011 | Diesel Fuel System | 168,275 |
| Feb. 20, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 1,002,000 |
| Apr. 19, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 30,708 |
| Dec. 16, 2004 | Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch | 410,000 |
| Dec. 15, 2004 | Diesel Fuel System | 19,284 |
| Apr. 22, 2003 | Equipment:other:labels | 4,243 |
| Sep. 12, 2002 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 332,950 |
| Jan. 31, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 55,000 |
| Sep. 20, 2000 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 4,218 |
| Feb. 5, 1999 | Structure:frame And Members | 36,258 |
| Aug. 17, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 153,000 |
| Jul. 16, 1998 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 238,000 |
| Sep. 20, 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 34,000 |
| Mar. 13, 1995 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 104,000 |
| Aug. 2, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 76,000 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 650,000 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 358,000 |
| Aug. 6, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 11,000 |
| Dec. 1, 1987 | Seat Belt | 784 |
| Nov. 16, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,900 |
| May. 8, 1987 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 10,000 |
| Apr. 14, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 278,520 |
| Nov. 7, 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 23,000 |
| Feb. 20, 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 77,000 |
| Mar. 25, 1985 | Seat Belt | 21,000 |
| Oct. 30, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 575 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 3 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 5 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 8 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 3 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 3 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 3 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 1 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Golf | 3 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Golf | 5 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 5 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 4 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Golf | 1 |
| 1996 Volkswagen Golf | 1 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Golf | 4 |
| 1994 Volkswagen Golf | 4 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Golf | 4 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Golf | 1 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Golf | 2 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Golf | 4 |
| 1989 Volkswagen Golf | 3 |
| 1988 Volkswagen Golf | 5 |
| 1987 Volkswagen Golf | 3 |
| 1986 Volkswagen Golf | 4 |
| 1985 Volkswagen Golf | 5 |