Tire Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 11 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Tire problems of Volkswagen Golf

The Tire problem

Unknown we have hankook ventus s1 noble 2 225/40r18 tires on our 2018 vw gti that came oem, and are the same on the car as when we took possession of the car from the dealer in 2018. The front right tire, has two substantial cracks and one section where a more open gap occurred in the exterior   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Driving on the hwy ,65 mph the front right tire blew out on the side wall.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving 65 mph, the vehicle swerved to the right without warning. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the tread was separating from the front passenger tire. Please provide further details.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

The goodyear eagle GA tires (195/60r14) experienced 2 failures, the right rear sidewall had a defective crack and the right rear tire experienced a blowout, the consumer is requesting an adjustment from one of tires that was paid for at a pro-rated cost.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

2010 Volkswagen Golf. Consumer writes in regards to malfunction of tire pressure monitoring system. The consumer stated since the purchase of the vehicle, there have been five false low tire pressure warning light indications from the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms).   Read details...




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