How do I know if my Volkswagen Golf has a recall?

To know if your Volkswagen Golf has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Volkswagen Golf VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?

If your Volkswagen Golf is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Volkswagen Golf does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Volkswagen Golf are taken care of by Volkswagen at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Volkswagen Golf

53 Recalls

NHTSA 24V-110 · OEM VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF

Fuel Leaks Into Evaporative Emissions System Causing Fire Risk

261,257 Potential Units Affected

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Audi A3, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and 29 others

NHTSA 23V-604 · OEM 28H7

Ignition Switch Fails Causing Electrical Failure And Stall

62,538 Potential Units Affected

Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2020 Volkswagen Jetta and 5 others

NHTSA 22V-831 · OEM 91EN

Windshield Wipers Do Not Operate Properly

5 Potential Units Affected

Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

NHTSA 22V-815 · OEM AU:45J7,VW:45J6,45J8

Tire Pressure Warning Malfunctions

296,044 Potential Units Affected

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2020 Volkswagen Jetta and 18 others

NHTSA 22V-543 · OEM 69DY, 61C1

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Explodes On Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments

1,216 Potential Units Affected

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Audi A3 and 7 others

NHTSA 21V-321 · OEM 01F1

Vehicles Sold Without Being Certified For Sale

46 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf and 10 others

NHTSA 20V-716 · OEM 91BB / 91BC

Rear View Camera Malfunctions

32,048 Potential Units Affected

A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 4 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Volkswagen Golf is affected by a new safety recall, Volkswagen will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Volkswagen Golf has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Volkswagen Golf for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Volkswagen Golf is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Volkswagen Golf for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Volkswagen Golf for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Volkswagen Golf will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Volkswagen Golf by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Volkswagen Golf that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Volkswagen Golf, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Volkswagen Golf VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.