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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, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V022000 Filed Feb 5, 1999

VW/B-PILLAR MAT/FIRE

Structure · frame and members
Repair progress not yet reported36,258 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 99V022000
Listed for Volkswagen Corrado. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V295000 Filed Nov 13, 1998

VW/COOLANT SYSTEM

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
Repair progress not yet reported6,217 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 98V295000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V195000 Filed Aug 17, 1998

VW/REAR BRAKE LINE

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported153,000 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 98V195000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V160000 Filed Jul 16, 1998

VW/HOOD LATCH

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Repair progress not yet reported238,000 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 98V160000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat; Audi A4, A6. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V134000 Filed Jun 22, 1998

VW/INTAKE AIR SCREEN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
Repair progress not yet reported19,800 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 98V134000
Listed for Volkswagen Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V100000 Filed May 13, 1998

VW/ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Repair progress not yet reported8,500 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 98V100000
Listed for Volkswagen EuroVan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V016001 Filed Feb 11, 1997

VOLKSWAGEN/WINNEBAGO/FUEL TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported201 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 97V016001
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V128000 Filed Jul 8, 1996

VW/EQUIPMENT:ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES:WINDOWS

Visibility · power window devices and controls
Repair progress not yet reported1,100 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 96V128000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Corrado. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V115000 Filed Jul 1, 1996

VW/ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
Repair progress not yet reported8,100 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 96V115000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Golf, Corrado. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V178000 Filed Sep 20, 1995

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan
Repair progress not yet reported34,000 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 95V178000
Listed for Volkswagen Fox. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V105000 Filed May 23, 1995

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
Repair progress not yet reported164,000 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 95V105000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V054000 Filed Mar 13, 1995

EQUIPMENT:JACKS

Equipment · mechanical · accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Repair progress not yet reported104,000 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 95V054000
Listed for Volkswagen EuroVan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V058000 Filed Apr 4, 1994

STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Repair progress not yet reported8,350 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 94V058000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V175000 Filed Oct 29, 1993

AIR CONDITIONER:HOSE:DUCT:AIR

Equipment · appliance · air conditioner
Repair progress not yet reported29,500 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 93V175000
Listed for Volkswagen EuroVan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V138000 Filed Sep 3, 1993

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:RELEASE MECHANI

Parking brake · conventional · mechanical
Repair progress not yet reported2,400 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 93V138000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V129000 Filed Aug 2, 1993

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported76,000 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 93V129000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V118000 Filed Jul 14, 1993

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT

Suspension · front
Repair progress not yet reported1,200 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 93V118000
Listed for Volkswagen Corrado. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V102000 Filed Jun 14, 1993

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Repair progress not yet reported4,300 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 93V102000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V131000 Filed Sep 15, 1992

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported12,650 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 92V131000
Listed for Volkswagen Cabrio. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V064000 Filed May 1, 1992

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UNKNOWN T

Suspension · front · control arm
Repair progress not yet reported890 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 92V064000

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.