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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, e-Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V627000 Filed Oct 7, 2015

Incorrect Occupant Classification

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
71.8% repairedof 993 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 15V627000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Golf and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V483000 Filed Aug 4, 2015

Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail

Air bags · frontal
76.5% repairedof 415,825 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 15V483000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V373000 Filed Jun 15, 2015

Left Rear Brake Line may be Loose

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
100% repairedof 62 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 15V373000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V311000 Filed May 26, 2015

Incorrect Pressure Information/Part 567

Equipment · other · labels
63.5% repairedof 2,957 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 15V311000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf, GTI; Audi A3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V229000 Filed Apr 17, 2015

Improper Plating may cause Fuel Pump to Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
94.1% repairedof 6,205 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 15V229000
Listed for Volkswagen Routan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V194000 Filed Apr 1, 2015

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

Electrical system · ignition · switch
60% repairedof 20,676 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 15V194000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Beetle, Golf and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V028000 Filed Jan 23, 2015

Fuel Leaking Into Engine Compartment

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
94.3% repairedof 44,658 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 15V028000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V790000 Filed Dec 15, 2014

Insufficient Headlight Output

Exterior lighting · headlights
96.4% repairedof 25,007 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 14V790000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V670000 Filed Oct 24, 2014

Possible Movement of Seatback

Seats
97% repairedof 393 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 14V670000
Listed for Volkswagen Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V658000 Filed Oct 20, 2014

Sun-Roof May Break

Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
92.5% repairedof 7,062 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 14V658000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V656000 Filed Oct 20, 2014

Rear Trailing Arm may Fracture

Suspension · rear
74% repairedof 442,066 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 14V656000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V441000 Filed Jul 21, 2014

Bubbles in Fuel may Result in Engine Stall

Fuel system, gasoline
90% repairedof 151,389 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 14V441000
Listed for Volkswagen Golf, GTI. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V412000 Filed Jul 7, 2014

Front Stabilizer Links may Detach

Steering
97.6% repairedof 2,001 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 14V412000
Listed for Volkswagen Routan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V396000 Filed Jul 1, 2014

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

Electrical system · ignition
Repair progress not yet reported18,526 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 14V396000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V182000 Filed Apr 15, 2014

Oil Leak at Transmission Oil Cooler

Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
99.5% repairedof 26,452 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 14V182000
Listed for Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V125000 Filed Mar 17, 2014

Loss Of Low Beam Headlight

Exterior lighting · headlights
87.1% repairedof 150,201 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 14V125000
Listed for Chrysler Town and Country; Dodge Grand Caravan; Volkswagen Routan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V055000 Filed Feb 11, 2014

Rear Axle may Fracture

Suspension · rear · axle · non-powered axle assembly
31.5% repairedof 130 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 14V055000
Listed for Volkswagen Tiguan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V569000 Filed Nov 22, 2013

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights

Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
88.1% repairedof 62,155 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 13V569000
Listed for Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V568000 Filed Nov 14, 2013

Gearbox Control Module Corrosion

Power train
96.6% repairedof 3,837 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 13V568000
Listed for Volkswagen Beetle. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 12V540000 Filed Nov 15, 2012

Occupant Detection System may Fail when Wet

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Repair progress not yet reported2,471 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 12V540000

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.