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Volkswagen Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 301 recall campaigns that cover Volkswagen vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1980 and 2026. The Volkswagen Jetta has the most complaints filed of any Volkswagen model, with 79 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Volkswagen recall campaigns, newest first

301 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan, Atlas; Audi Q3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V590000 Filed Sep 11, 2026

Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure

Steering
Repair progress not yet reported208,724 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V590000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V587000 Filed Sep 10, 2026

Body Control Module (BCM) May Reset Unexpectedly/FMVSS 101, 102

Electrical system · body control module · software
Repair progress not yet reported49,958 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V587000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V473000 Filed Jul 22, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · software
Repair progress not yet reported57,851 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V473000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V321000 Filed May 20, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
0% repairedof 8 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V321000
Listed for Volkswagen Taos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V258000 Filed Apr 22, 2026

Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · pressure sensor
51.7% repairedof 38,710 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V258000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Taos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V185000 Filed Mar 25, 2026

Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
45.5% repairedof 75,323 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V185000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V138000 Filed Mar 11, 2026

Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire

Electrical system · wiring
76.2% repairedof 48,165 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V138000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V030000 Filed Jan 21, 2026

High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
58.6% repairedof 43,881 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V030000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Recall 26V028000 Filed Jan 21, 2026

Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
51.5% repairedof 670 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V028000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V854000 Filed Dec 10, 2025

Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
40.3% repairedof 3,138 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V854000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Recall 25V836000 Filed Dec 3, 2025

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
57.6% repairedof 629 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V836000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, ID.4, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 25V835000 Filed Dec 3, 2025

Wheel May Detach from Vehicle

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
100% repairedof 27 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V835000
Listed for Volkswagen GTI, Golf R; Audi A5, S5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V638000 Filed Sep 24, 2025

Damaged Seat Belt Retractor

Seat belts · front · retractor
91.5% repairedof 1,042 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V638000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V526000 Filed Aug 13, 2025

Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Tie Rod Bolt

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly
80% repairedof 15 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V526000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, ID.4, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V434000 Filed Jun 30, 2025

Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts

Service brakes
85% repairedof 546 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V434000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V334000 Filed May 21, 2025

Distorted Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
90.6% repairedof 171,381 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V334000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V125000 Filed Feb 28, 2025

Loss of Drive Power from Charging Unit Failure

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery
90.9% repairedof 13,769 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V125000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V120000 Filed Feb 27, 2025

Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
89.1% repairedof 60,490 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V120000
Listed for Volkswagen GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V103000 Filed Feb 19, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
77.7% repairedof 8,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V103000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V100000 Filed Feb 17, 2025

Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire

Engine
94.5% repairedof 177,493 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V100000

Volkswagen recalls by model

Volkswagen Jetta recalls (79)Volkswagen Passat recalls (54)Volkswagen Beetle recalls (24)

Where to next

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20269 202513 20249 202312 202224 202117 202014 201914 201821 201712 201614 20158

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.