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 Passat, Golf; Audi A3. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V862000 Filed Dec 4, 2019

Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

65% repairedof 226 vehicles

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 19V862000

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Beetle, Tiguan and other models. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V679000 Filed Sep 25, 2019

Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

Unknown or other

17.7% repairedof 113 vehicles

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 19V679000

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, Golf, GTI and other models. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V615000 Filed Aug 22, 2019

Key May Be Removed When Not In Park

Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · control module

49.1% repairedof 679,027 vehicles

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 19V615000

Listed for Volkswagen Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V614000 Filed Aug 21, 2019

Fuel Tank may Leak from Incorrect Weld

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly

100% repairedof 6 vehicles

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 19V614000

Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan, CC. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V535000 Filed Jul 17, 2019

Air Bag ECU May Malfunction

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module

66.7% repairedof 27,822 vehicles

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 19V535000

Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V389000 Filed May 22, 2019

Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

68.8% repairedof 662,185 vehicles

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 19V389000

Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V241000 Filed Mar 27, 2019

Inaccurate Specifications on Tire Label

Equipment · other · labels

75% repairedof 8 vehicles

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 19V241000

Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V218000 Filed Mar 20, 2019

Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed

Air bags · side/window

100% repairedof 3 vehicles

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 19V218000

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Golf, Golf SportWagen. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V188000 Filed Mar 6, 2019

Rear Coil Springs May Fracture

Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs

90.1% repairedof 56,173 vehicles

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 19V188000

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V110000 Filed Feb 20, 2019

Incorrect Driver Frontal Air bag Installed

Air bags · frontal

100% repairedof 4 vehicles

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 19V110000

Listed for Volkswagen Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V094000 Filed Feb 13, 2019

No Visual Warning of Brake Failure/FMVSS 135;101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel

94.6% repairedof 4,064 vehicles

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 19V094000

Listed for Volkswagen Passat, CC, Eos; Audi TT. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V014000 Filed Jan 11, 2019

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

81.9% repairedof 119,394 vehicles

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 19V014000

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Atlas, Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V904000 Filed Dec 19, 2018

Rear Coil Springs May Fracture

Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs

88.8% repairedof 6,322 vehicles

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 18V904000

Listed for Volkswagen Golf R. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V864000 Filed Dec 5, 2018

Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

92.6% repairedof 516 vehicles

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 18V864000

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V824000 Filed Nov 26, 2018

No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel

89.1% repairedof 73,549 vehicles

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 18V824000

Listed for Audi A3; Volkswagen Golf R, e-Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V803000 Filed Nov 14, 2018

Incorrectly Welded Rear Seat Guide Sleeves

Seats · mid/rear assembly

87% repairedof 169 vehicles

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 18V803000

Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V671000 Filed Sep 26, 2018

Incorrectly Positioned Headlight/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

75% repairedof 28 vehicles

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 18V671000

Listed for Volkswagen Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V537000 Filed Aug 20, 2018

A/C Drain Tube Causing Air Bag Malfunction

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module

93.4% repairedof 9,685 vehicles

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 18V537000

Listed for Volkswagen Passat, Atlas. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V536000 Filed Aug 15, 2018

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper

96.4% repairedof 8,416 vehicles

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 18V536000

Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V467000 Filed Jul 13, 2018

Sunroof Light Bar May Short Circuit

Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly

92% repairedof 45,457 vehicles

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 18V467000

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

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

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.