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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 Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V096000 Filed Feb 20, 2004

VW/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported377,130 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 04V096000
Listed for Volkswagen New Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V508000 Filed Dec 4, 2003

VW/TIRE INFORMATION LABEL

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported15,115 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 03V508000
Listed for Volkswagen New Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V356000 Filed Sep 29, 2003

VW/PODS DISABLED

Air bags
Repair progress not yet reported333 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 03V356000
Listed for Volkswagen Touareg. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V266000 Filed Jul 25, 2003

VW/TPMS WIRING HARNESS ROUTING

Electrical system · wiring
Repair progress not yet reported670 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 03V266000
Listed for Volkswagen New Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V265000 Filed Jul 25, 2003

VW/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported295,136 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 03V265000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V156000 Filed Apr 23, 2003

VW/FMVSS 100/TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INCORRECT

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported9,811 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 03V156000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V155000 Filed Apr 22, 2003

VW/FMVSS 110/TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INCORRECT

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported4,243 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 03V155000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V154000 Filed Apr 22, 2003

VW/FMVSS 110/LOAD RATING/TIRES

Tires
Repair progress not yet reported11 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 03V154000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V256000 Filed Sep 18, 2002

VW/IGNITION SWITCH

Electrical system · ignition · switch
Repair progress not yet reported10,450 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 02V256000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, New Beetle, Cabrio. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V244000 Filed Sep 12, 2002

VW/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
Repair progress not yet reported332,950 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 02V244000
Listed for Volkswagen EuroVan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V136000 Filed May 16, 2002

VW/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
Repair progress not yet reported2,300 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 02V136000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, New Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V031000 Filed Jan 31, 2002

VW/ABS ECU

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Repair progress not yet reported55,000 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 02V031000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Cabrio. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V026000 Filed Jan 25, 2002

VW/FILLER NECK/TIRE ABRASION

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported487,284 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 02V026000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat; Audi A6. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V157000 Filed May 3, 2001

VW/FUEL SENDING UNITS

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported70,000 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 01V157000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat; Audi A4, A6, A8. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V414000 Filed Dec 6, 2000

VW/TIE RODS

Steering · linkages · rod · relay · connecting
Repair progress not yet reported83,000 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 00V414000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V280000 Filed Sep 20, 2000

VW/FRONT CONTROL ARM BRACKET

Suspension · front · control arm · upper arm
Repair progress not yet reported4,218 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 00V280000
Listed for Volkswagen EuroVan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V039000 Filed Feb 15, 2000

VW/FUEL LEAKAGE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported11,400 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 00V039000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V251000 Filed Sep 17, 1999

VW/FMVSS 201

Structure · frame and members
Repair progress not yet reported67,076 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 99V251000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat; Audi A4, A6, A8. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V248000 Filed Sep 13, 1999

VW/TIE RODS

Steering · linkages · rod · relay · connecting
Repair progress not yet reported51,900 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 99V248000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat; Audi A4, A6. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V131001 Filed May 21, 1999

VW/BRAKE BOOSTER

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported88,121 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 99V131001

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.