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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, Passat, Golf, Cabrio and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V058000 Filed Apr 14, 1992

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported358,000 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 92V058000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V050000 Filed Apr 14, 1992

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER

Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core
Repair progress not yet reported650,000 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 92V050000
Listed for Volkswagen Cabrio. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 91V162000 Filed Sep 11, 1991

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported11,300 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 91V162000
Listed for Volkswagen Fox. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 91V087000 Filed Jun 3, 1991

FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported2,000 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 91V087000
Listed for Volkswagen Corrado. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 91V068000 Filed Apr 22, 1991

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
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 91V068000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 91V064000 Filed Apr 15, 1991

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES(12:83)

Vehicle speed control · linkages
Repair progress not yet reported550 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 91V064000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 90V173000 Filed Sep 25, 1990

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported465 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 90V173000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 90V142000 Filed Aug 6, 1990

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Repair progress not yet reported11,000 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 90V142000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 90V007000 Filed Jan 22, 1990

STEERING:POWER ASSIST

Steering · hydraulic power assist system
Repair progress not yet reported225 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 90V007000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 89V221000 Filed Dec 8, 1989

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:FITTINGS

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported8,000 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 89V221000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 89V067000 Filed May 1, 1989

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported300 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 89V067000
Listed for Volkswagen Fox. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V187000 Filed Dec 1, 1988

STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
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 88V187000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V144000 Filed Aug 29, 1988

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:BOOSTER

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum
Repair progress not yet reported1,700 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 88V144000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V076000 Filed May 6, 1988

TIRES:OTHER

Tires
Repair progress not yet reported130 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 88V076000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V056000 Filed Apr 5, 1988

EQUIPMENT:JACKS

Equipment · mechanical · accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Repair progress not yet reported600 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 88V056000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V038000 Filed Mar 23, 1988

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported12,000 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 88V038000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V182000 Filed Dec 1, 1987

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS

Seat belts
Repair progress not yet reported784 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 87V182000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V175000 Filed Nov 16, 1987

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported1,900 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 87V175000
Listed for Volkswagen Fox. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V162000 Filed Oct 20, 1987

WHEELS

Wheels
Repair progress not yet reported138 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 87V162000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V085000 Filed Jun 8, 1987

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:OTHER PARTS

Power train · automatic transmission
Repair progress not yet reported1,600 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 87V085000

Volkswagen recalls by model

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

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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.