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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 Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V083000 Filed Jun 8, 1987

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:REAR SEAT

Seats · mid/rear assembly
Repair progress not yet reported2,397 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for Volkswagen Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V063000 Filed May 8, 1987

WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Repair progress not yet reported10,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V053000 Filed Apr 14, 1987

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported278,520 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V052000 Filed Apr 14, 1987

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported15,500 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 87V052000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V051000 Filed Apr 14, 1987

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported339 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for Volkswagen Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 86V149000 Filed Nov 7, 1986

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported23,000 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 86V149000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 86V029000 Filed Feb 20, 1986

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported77,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V152000 Filed Nov 19, 1985

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Repair progress not yet reported18,328 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V099000 Filed Jul 30, 1985

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported105,000 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 85V099000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf, Rabbit. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V031000 Filed Mar 25, 1985

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS

Seat belts
Repair progress not yet reported21,000 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 85V031000
Listed for Volkswagen Rabbit. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V015000 Filed Feb 12, 1985

FUEL:CARBURETOR:UNKNOWN TYPE:OTHER PART

Fuel system, gasoline · carburetor system
Repair progress not yet reported25,000 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 85V015000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V144000 Filed Nov 14, 1984

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported9,500 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 84V144000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V137000 Filed Oct 30, 1984

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:PISTONS:CUPS:SPRI

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
Repair progress not yet reported575 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V084000 Filed Jul 10, 1984

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Repair progress not yet reported16,000 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 84V084000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 83V117000 Filed Nov 9, 1983

FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:ELECTRICAL:ACCUMULATOR

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system
Repair progress not yet reported930,000 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 83V117000
Listed for Volkswagen Rabbit; Isuzu Pickup Truck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 82V016000 Filed Feb 23, 1982

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:INNER

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly
Repair progress not yet reported5,200 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 82V016000
Listed for Volkswagen Rabbit; Isuzu Pickup Truck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V106000 Filed Sep 9, 1981

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:END

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly
Repair progress not yet reported4,800 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 81V106000
Listed for Volkswagen Vanagon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V076000 Filed Jun 23, 1981

EQUIPMENT:TRUCK/VAN:POP-TOP CAMPER

Equipment · mechanical · slide-in camper
Repair progress not yet reported92 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 81V076000
Listed for Volkswagen Rabbit; Isuzu Pickup Truck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V058000 Filed May 15, 1981

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported133,000 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 81V058000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V155000 Filed Nov 28, 1980

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT ATTACHING MECHANISMS

Suspension · front
Repair progress not yet reported25 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 80V155000

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.