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2000 Volkswagen Golf: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, most recently filed February 2007. Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 5campaigns 1 brake · 1 fuel pump · 1 lighting Source: NHTSA Complaints 88filed Owner reports, 1996–2005 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 38mpg combined $1,719/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 1.9 L 4-cyl· 5-speed manual 6 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Golf. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V063000 Filed Feb 20, 2007

MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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 2000 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V154000 Filed Apr 19, 2005

GASOLINE ENGINE FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE TO CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK.
Consequence
LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE FOR TENSION, AND INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE FOR CRACKING. IF NECESSARY THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V584000 Filed Dec 16, 2004

VW/HAZARD SWITCH

Exterior lighting · hazard flashing warning lights · switch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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 2000 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
Official NHTSA text
Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
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 2000 Volkswagen Golf. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V280000 Filed Sep 20, 2000

VW/FRONT CONTROL ARM BRACKET

Suspension · front · control arm · upper arm
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY.
Consequence
THE CONTROL ARM COULD GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY SEPARATE FROM ITS BRACKET IN NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. AS THE BRACKET LOOSENS, LOUD METALLIC KNOCKING SOUNDS IN FROM THE VEHICLE WILL BE HEARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND IF THE WELDING IS INSUFFICIENT, WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL 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

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Owner complaints (88)

88 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 88.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2000 compares with other Golf years

Best and worst Golf years →
3 7 18 64 88 116 74 26 28 19
1996199719981999200020012002200320042005
This year (2000)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 38 mpg combined

38
mpg combined
35
city
44
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,500
CO₂ tailpipe
268 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,719per year
$143per month
395gallons a year

Miles ÷ 38 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2000 Volkswagen Golf configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.9 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive35 / 44 / 38$2,500268
1.9 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive29 / 40 / 33$2,900309
1.8 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24$3,400370
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24$2,800370
1.8 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,750404
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,050404

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Golf years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2001 Volkswagen Golf report116 complaints · 5 campaigns →1999 Volkswagen Golf report64 complaints · 4 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2000 Volkswagen Golf FAQ

How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen Golf have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 07V063000 (brake), 05V154000 (fuel pump), 04V584000 (lighting), 02V244000 (equipment), 00V280000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2000 Volkswagen Golf problems?

Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (20), Air bags (16), Engine and engine cooling (13) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2000 Volkswagen Golf get?

EPA rates the 1.9 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 35 city, 44 highway and 38 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2000 Golf compare with other years?

Among the 1996–2005 Volkswagen Golf model years at least five years old, the 1996 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2001 the most (116). The 2000 drew 88. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

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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