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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

301 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 08V156000 Filed Apr 7, 2008

UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS/FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery
Repair progress not yet reported412,000 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 08V156000
Listed for Volkswagen Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 08V036000 Filed Jan 28, 2008

ROOF SPOILER

Structure · body · roof and pillars
Repair progress not yet reported510 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 08V036000
Listed for Volkswagen Touareg. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 08V035000 Filed Jan 28, 2008

FUEL SUPPLY LINE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported96 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 08V035000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, GTI, Rabbit, R32. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V442000 Filed Sep 24, 2007

HEADLAMPS AIMING PROVISIONS/ FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Repair progress not yet reported340,000 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 07V442000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat; Audi A4, A6. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V375000 Filed Aug 28, 2007

FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported34,358 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 07V375000
Listed for Volkswagen Touareg. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V285000 Filed Jun 25, 2007

OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION.FMVSS 138 TPMS

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
Repair progress not yet reported3,100 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 07V285000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V284000 Filed Jun 25, 2007

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR/FUEL LINE

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer
Repair progress not yet reported58,900 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 07V284000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Beetle, Golf and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V063000 Filed Feb 20, 2007

MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported1,002,000 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 07V063000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 06V472000 Filed Dec 12, 2006

BRAKE VACUUM LINE

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum
Repair progress not yet reported58,800 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 06V472000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 06V470000 Filed Dec 12, 2006

WIPER MOTOR

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor
Repair progress not yet reported57,291 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 06V470000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 06V183000 Filed May 24, 2006

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported646,246 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 06V183000
Listed for Volkswagen Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 06V043000 Filed Feb 9, 2006

TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported906 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 06V043000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat; Audi A4, A6. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 06V017000 Filed Jan 23, 2006

FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported74,000 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 06V017000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V540000 Filed Nov 30, 2005

TIE ROD SECURING NUTS

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly
Repair progress not yet reported15 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 05V540000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V305000 Filed Jul 5, 2005

FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP/ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported39,583 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 05V305000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V154000 Filed Apr 19, 2005

GASOLINE ENGINE FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported30,708 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 05V154000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V584000 Filed Dec 16, 2004

VW/HAZARD SWITCH

Exterior lighting · hazard flashing warning lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported410,000 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 04V584000
Listed for Volkswagen Touareg. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V592000 Filed Dec 15, 2004

VW/FMVSS 208/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS

Seat belts
Repair progress not yet reported50,483 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 04V592000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Beetle, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V586000 Filed Dec 15, 2004

VW/DIESEL PUMPS FASTENER

Fuel system, diesel
Repair progress not yet reported19,284 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 04V586000
Listed for Volkswagen Touareg. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V233000 Filed May 19, 2004

VW/SEAT BELT BUCKLE RIVET

Seat belts · rear/other
Repair progress not yet reported24,269 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 04V233000

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.