How do I know if my Volkswagen has a recall?

To know if your Volkswagen 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 VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Volkswagen has an open recall?

If your Volkswagen 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 does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Volkswagen 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

263 Recalls

NHTSA 26V-028 · OEM 93EW

High Voltage Battery Cell Electrodes Misaligned Leading To Short Circuit And Risk Of Fire

670 Potential Units Affected

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

NHTSA 26V-030 · OEM 93EA

High Voltage Battery Overheats Causing Fire Hazard

43,881 Potential Units Affected

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and 1 other

NHTSA 25V-854 · OEM 74HE

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Does Not Deploy In An Accident

3,138 Potential Units Affected

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

NHTSA 25V-835 · OEM 44BW

Wheel Detaches While Driving

27 Potential Units Affected

Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 1 other

NHTSA 25V-836 · OEM 93EV

High Voltage Battery Defect Results In Fire Hazard

629 Potential Units Affected

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

NHTSA 25V-638 · OEM 694T 69UM

Front Seat Belt Retractors Damaged During Production

1,042 Potential Units Affected

In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Volkswagen GTI, 2025 Audi A5 Quattro and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-526 · OEM 42E7

Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt Loosens Leading To Loss Off Vehicle Control

15 Potential Units Affected

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Recalls

Volkswagen Recalls By Year

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2026 Volkswagen

2025 Volkswagen

2024 Volkswagen

2023 Volkswagen

2022 Volkswagen

2021 Volkswagen

2020 Volkswagen

2019 Volkswagen

2018 Volkswagen

2017 Volkswagen

2016 Volkswagen

2015 Volkswagen

2014 Volkswagen

2013 Volkswagen

Recalls By Year

Recall FAQs

If your Volkswagen 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 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 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 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 for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Volkswagen 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 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 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 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, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Volkswagen 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.

Volkswagen Recalls By Year

2027 Volkswagen

2026 Volkswagen

2025 Volkswagen

2024 Volkswagen

2023 Volkswagen

2022 Volkswagen

2021 Volkswagen

2020 Volkswagen

2019 Volkswagen

2018 Volkswagen

2017 Volkswagen

2016 Volkswagen

2015 Volkswagen

2014 Volkswagen

2013 Volkswagen

Volkswagen Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 263 recalls that may affect your Volkswagen.

Check your Volkswagen for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Volkswagen dealership near you.

Volkswagen

263 Recalls

NHTSA 26V-028 · OEM 93EW

High Voltage Battery Cell Electrodes Misaligned Leading To Short Circuit And Risk Of Fire

670 Potential Units Affected

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

NHTSA 26V-030 · OEM 93EA

High Voltage Battery Overheats Causing Fire Hazard

43,881 Potential Units Affected

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and 1 other

NHTSA 25V-854 · OEM 74HE

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Does Not Deploy In An Accident

3,138 Potential Units Affected

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

NHTSA 25V-835 · OEM 44BW

Wheel Detaches While Driving

27 Potential Units Affected

Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 1 other

NHTSA 25V-836 · OEM 93EV

High Voltage Battery Defect Results In Fire Hazard

629 Potential Units Affected

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

NHTSA 25V-638 · OEM 694T 69UM

Front Seat Belt Retractors Damaged During Production

1,042 Potential Units Affected

In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Volkswagen GTI, 2025 Audi A5 Quattro and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-526 · OEM 42E7

Rear Axle Tie Rod Bolt Loosens Leading To Loss Off Vehicle Control

15 Potential Units Affected

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan