Volkswagen Golf recall history

The Volkswagen Golf has 22 recall campaigns on record across 2015–2024, including 2 do-not-drive orders. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — but only if they've been done, so check the specific VIN.

22
Recall campaigns: 2
Do-not-drive: 0
Park-outside: 10
Model years

Urgent recalls on this model

2 campaigns tell owners to stop driving until repaired. If you own or are buying one, confirm the repair status by VIN before driving it.

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Recalls issued by year

When NHTSA received each campaign — not the vehicle model year.

2014
1
2015
4
2016
3
2018
4
2019
3
2020
2
2021
1
2022
2
2023
1
2024
1

Most-recalled systems

Which parts of the Golf attract the most recall action.

All Golf recall campaigns

Newest first. Each links to the full campaign, its remedy and every affected model year.

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