Volkswagen Golf recalls
NHTSA's records list 19 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen Golf since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2003, 2010-2021. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Feb. 14, 2024. 2 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf recalls 1
- Black Or Frozen Rear View Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 32,048 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Volkswagen Golf recalls 2
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Volkswagen Golf recalls 6
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch May Fail
Component: electrical system. 62,538 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Wheel Bearings Improperly Machined
Component: wheels. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Volkswagen Golf recalls 6
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect VIN on Label/FMVSS 567
Component: equipment. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 33,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 10,225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Volkswagen Golf recalls 5
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 33,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy
Component: air bags. 5,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Volkswagen Golf recalls 6
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 1,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 33,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Volkswagen Golf recalls 6
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 6,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 33,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Volkswagen Golf recalls 3
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Volkswagen Golf recalls 3
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Volkswagen Golf recalls 3
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Volkswagen Golf recalls 3
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Volkswagen Golf recalls 2
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 135,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Volkswagen Golf recalls 1
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,564 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.