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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

17 campaigns filed in 2021, newest first.

Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V892000 Filed Nov 17, 2021

Blocked Drain Tube May Cause Air Bag Deployment

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
97.2% repairedof 54,429 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 21V892000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V853000 Filed Nov 3, 2021

Improperly Tightened Brake Pipe Nut

Service brakes, hydraulic · critical fasteners
98.5% repairedof 1,285 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 21V853000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V852000 Filed Nov 3, 2021

Missing Drive Bushing May Cause Steering Loss

Steering · gear box (other than rack and pinion)
100% repairedof 1 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 21V852000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V812000 Filed Oct 15, 2021

Improperly Tightened Front Wheel Bearing Bolts

Suspension · front · wheel bearing
100% repairedof 30 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 21V812000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V732000 Filed Sep 23, 2021

Roof Reinforcement May Impair Side Air Bags

Structure · body · roof and pillars
50% repairedof 2 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 21V732000
Listed for Volkswagen Taos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V651000 Filed Aug 20, 2021

Fuel Line Connector may Cause Fuel Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
98.8% repairedof 16,737 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 21V651000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V616000 Filed Aug 6, 2021

Damaged Relays In Fuse Box May Cause Fire

Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
100% repairedof 33 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 21V616000
Listed for Volkswagen Taos. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V615000 Filed Aug 6, 2021

Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall

Engine and engine cooling · engine · engine control module (ecu/ecm) · software
99.7% repairedof 5,092 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 21V615000
Listed for Audi A4, A6, Q5, Q7 and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V606000 Filed Aug 5, 2021

Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Seat belts
98.5% repairedof 45,496 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 21V606000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V607000 Filed Aug 4, 2021

Incorrect Seat Belt Assemblies Installed/FMVSS 208

Seat belts
99.2% repairedof 12,060 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 21V607000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V492000 Filed Jun 30, 2021

Air Bags Can Improperly Deploy

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
76.5% repairedof 379 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 21V492000
Listed for Volkswagen ID.4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V413000 Filed Jun 2, 2021

Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
99.2% repairedof 3,240 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 21V413000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Tiguan, Atlas, Golf and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V321000 Filed May 5, 2021

Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

Unknown or other
37% repairedof 46 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 21V321000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V142000 Filed Mar 5, 2021

Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss

Tires · sidewall
95.1% repairedof 2,535 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 21V142000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V132000 Filed Mar 3, 2021

Incorrectly Machined Wheel Lug Bolt Holes

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
100% repairedof 128 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 21V132000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V038000 Filed Feb 1, 2021

Bolts May Be Missing From Front Seat Tracks

Seats
100% repairedof 57 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 21V038000
Listed for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V026000 Filed Jan 27, 2021

Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure

Steering
98.6% repairedof 10,303 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 21V026000

Volkswagen recalls by model

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

Where to next

Every Volkswagen modelVolkswagen models →Decode a Volkswagen VINVolkswagen VIN decoder →Check your exact carNHTSA's VIN lookup →
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.