Volkswagen Golf Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 54 recall campaigns covering at least one Volkswagen Golf model year (1985–2021). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Volkswagen Golf recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2010–2021
Campaign	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
24V110000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered
23V604000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
22V815000 Tire	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered
22V543000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
21V321000 Unknown or other	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
20V716000 Rear camera	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
20V372000 Equipment	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V879000 Wheel	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
19V862000 Air bag	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V615000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
19V188000 Suspension	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
18V904000 Suspension	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V464000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V369000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V329000 Unknown or other	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V148000 Air bag	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V955000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V913000 Brake	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V647000 Engine	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V403000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V078000 Air bag	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V705000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V627000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V483000 Air bag	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V229000 Fuel pump	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V028000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
14V412000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
11V490000 Fuel system	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 54 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2015–2020 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V110000 Filed Feb 14, 2024

Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure

Fuel system, gasoline

56.9% repairedof 261,257 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 24V110000

Listed for 2019 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V604000 Filed Aug 30, 2023

Ignition Switch May Fail

Electrical system · ignition · switch

63.8% repairedof 62,538 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 23V604000

Listed for 2019, 2020 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 22V815000 Filed Oct 31, 2022

Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138

Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems

84.4% repairedof 296,044 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 22V815000

Listed for 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 22V543000 Filed Jul 27, 2022

Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

63.2% repairedof 1,216 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 22V543000

Listed for 2017 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V321000 Filed May 5, 2021

Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

Unknown or other

37% repairedof 46 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 21V321000

Listed for 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V716000 Filed Nov 18, 2020

Black Or Frozen Rear View Camera Image/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera

99.8% repairedof 32,048 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 20V716000

Listed for 2018 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V372000 Filed Jun 24, 2020

Incorrect VIN on Label/FMVSS 567

Equipment · other · labels

100% repairedof 2 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 20V372000

Listed for 2019 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means

Recall 19V879000 Filed Dec 11, 2019

Front Wheel Bearings Improperly Machined

Wheels

100% 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 19V879000

Listed for 2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2015 Volkswagen 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 2015–2018 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V464000 Filed Jul 11, 2018

Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114

Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · control module

76.9% repairedof 33,168 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 18V464000

Listed for 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V406000 Filed Jun 13, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

8.3% repairedof 2,564 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 18V406000

Listed for 2018 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means

Recall 18V369000 Filed Jun 1, 2018

Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper

98.6% repairedof 10,225 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 18V369000

Listed for 2011–2016 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V329000 Filed May 16, 2018

Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant

Unknown or other

78.1% repairedof 252 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 18V329000

Listed for 2010–2014 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V148000 Filed Mar 6, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

68.4% repairedof 363,713 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 18V148000

Listed for 2017 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V955000 Filed Dec 29, 2016

Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

85.8% repairedof 5,947 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 16V955000

Listed for 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V913000 Filed Dec 20, 2016

ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative

Electronic stability control (esc)

42.7% repairedof 135,683 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 16V913000

Listed for 2015, 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V647000 Filed Sep 7, 2016

Suction Pump may Allow Fuel into the EVAP System

Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control

Repair progress not yet reported110,042 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 16V647000

Listed for 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V403000 Filed Jun 6, 2016

Fuel Rail may Detach and Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail

80% repairedof 55 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 16V403000

Listed for 2010–2014 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V078000 Filed Feb 10, 2016

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

58.5% repairedof 659,493 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 16V078000

Listed for 2015, 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 15V705000 Filed Oct 26, 2015

Loss of Power Brakes due to Camshaft Lobe Fracture

Engine and engine cooling · engine

92.9% repairedof 91,867 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 15V705000

Listed for 2015 Volkswagen 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 2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2010, 2011, 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 11V490000 Filed Oct 3, 2011

DIESEL FUEL INJECTION LINES

Fuel system, diesel

Repair progress not yet reported168,275 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 11V490000

Listed for 1999–2006 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V063000 Filed Feb 20, 2007

MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported1,002,000 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 07V063000

Listed for 1999, 2000 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V154000 Filed Apr 19, 2005

GASOLINE ENGINE FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump

Repair progress not yet reported30,708 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 05V154000

Listed for 2000, 2001, 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V584000 Filed Dec 16, 2004

VW/HAZARD SWITCH

Exterior lighting · hazard flashing warning lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported410,000 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 04V584000

Listed for 2004, 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V586000 Filed Dec 15, 2004

VW/DIESEL PUMPS FASTENER

Fuel system, diesel

Repair progress not yet reported19,284 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 04V586000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V155000 Filed Apr 22, 2003

VW/FMVSS 110/TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INCORRECT

Equipment · other · labels

Repair progress not yet reported4,243 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 03V155000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V244000 Filed Sep 12, 2002

VW/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual

Repair progress not yet reported332,950 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 02V244000

Listed for 2001, 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V031000 Filed Jan 31, 2002

VW/ABS ECU

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Repair progress not yet reported55,000 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 02V031000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V280000 Filed Sep 20, 2000

VW/FRONT CONTROL ARM BRACKET

Suspension · front · control arm · upper arm

Repair progress not yet reported4,218 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 00V280000

Listed for 1999 Volkswagen 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 1993, 1994, 1995 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1993–1996 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1993, 1994, 1995 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1993, 1994, 1995 Volkswagen 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 1988–1991 Volkswagen 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 1985–1990 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1988–1992 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1990 Volkswagen 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 1988 Volkswagen 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 1988 Volkswagen 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 1987 Volkswagen Golf. 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

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V063000

Listed for 1985, 1986, 1987 Volkswagen 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

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V053000

Listed for 1986 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1985, 1986 Volkswagen Golf. 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

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V029000

Listed for 1985 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1985 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

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V137000

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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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