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Volkswagen Recalls

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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

21 campaigns filed in 2018, newest first.

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Atlas, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V904000 Filed Dec 19, 2018

Rear Coil Springs May Fracture

Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs
88.8% repairedof 6,322 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 18V904000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf R. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V864000 Filed Dec 5, 2018

Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
92.6% repairedof 516 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 18V864000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V824000 Filed Nov 26, 2018

No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
89.1% repairedof 73,549 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 18V824000
Listed for Audi A3; Volkswagen Golf R, e-Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V803000 Filed Nov 14, 2018

Incorrectly Welded Rear Seat Guide Sleeves

Seats · mid/rear assembly
87% repairedof 169 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 18V803000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V671000 Filed Sep 26, 2018

Incorrectly Positioned Headlight/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
75% repairedof 28 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 18V671000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V537000 Filed Aug 20, 2018

A/C Drain Tube Causing Air Bag Malfunction

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
93.4% repairedof 9,685 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 18V537000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V536000 Filed Aug 15, 2018

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
96.4% repairedof 8,416 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 18V536000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V467000 Filed Jul 13, 2018

Sunroof Light Bar May Short Circuit

Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
92% repairedof 45,457 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 18V467000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V464000 Filed Jul 11, 2018

Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114

Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · control module
76.9% repairedof 33,168 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 18V464000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Golf, EuroVan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V406000 Filed Jun 13, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
8.3% repairedof 2,564 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 18V406000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V380000 Filed Jun 7, 2018

Certain Child Seats may Damage Seat Belt Buckles

Seat belts · rear/other · buckle assembly
93.9% repairedof 54,729 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 18V380000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan, Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V375000 Filed Jun 6, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag may Deploy Improperly

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
89.5% repairedof 821 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 18V375000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Beetle, Atlas, Golf and other models. 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 18V369000 Filed Jun 1, 2018

Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
98.6% repairedof 10,225 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 18V369000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Tiguan, Golf, GTI and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V329000 Filed May 16, 2018

Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant

Unknown or other
78.1% repairedof 252 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 18V329000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 18V324000 Filed May 16, 2018

Lower Ball Joint Separation

Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
99.7% repairedof 2,473 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 18V324000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V284000 Filed May 2, 2018

Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
96.4% repairedof 278 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 18V284000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V262000 Filed Apr 25, 2018

Rear Shocks may have Poor Welds

Suspension · rear · shock absorber
95.8% repairedof 7,430 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 18V262000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V247000 Filed Apr 18, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
12.1% repairedof 71,335 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 18V247000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V159000 Filed Mar 8, 2018

Improperly Torqued Engine Support Bolts

Engine
100% repairedof 4 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 18V159000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Golf, CC, Eos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V148000 Filed Mar 6, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
68.4% repairedof 363,713 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 18V148000

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.