Volkswagen safety timeline
- 100
- Recalls
- 24
- Investigations opened
- 26
- Investigations closed
- Recall2024 tiguan
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 taos
A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 jetta
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 taos
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 jetta
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 id-4
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 id-4
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 id-4
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 id-4
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 id-4
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 tiguan
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 id-4
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 id-4
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2025 gti
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.
- Recall2025 tiguan
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 atlas
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 atlas-cross-sport
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 id-4
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 id-4
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport
A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 id-4
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 id-4
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 id-4
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 id-4
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 gti
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 gti
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 gti
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 atlas
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport
A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 arteon
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 tiguan
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 tiguan
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 tiguan
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2018 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2019 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation EA24004
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2019 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2020 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2021 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2022 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation closed2023 atlas
NHTSA closed investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall2023 id-4
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2021 id-4
NHTSA closed investigation RQ24010
Inadvertent Door Opening
- Investigation closed2022 id-4
NHTSA closed investigation RQ24010
Inadvertent Door Opening
- Investigation closed2023 id-4
NHTSA closed investigation RQ24010
Inadvertent Door Opening
- Recall2017 beetle
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2018 beetle
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2019 beetle
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2017 passat
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2024 atlas
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 id-4
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 id-4
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 id-4
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 id-4
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 id-4
An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2024 id-4
An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 golf
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2016 golf
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2017 golf
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2018 golf
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2019 golf
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2020 golf
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2015 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2016 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2017 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2018 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2019 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2020 gti
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2019 jetta
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2020 jetta
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Recall2024 atlas
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2022 gti
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2023 gti
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2024 gti
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2021 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 atlas-cross-sport
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 atlas-cross-sport
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 atlas-cross-sport
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 atlas-cross-sport
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation opened2021 id-4
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24010
Inadvertent Door Opening
- Investigation opened2022 id-4
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24010
Inadvertent Door Opening
- Investigation opened2023 id-4
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24010
Inadvertent Door Opening
- Recall2021 id-4
Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 id-4
Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 id-4
Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 golf
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 golf
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 golf
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 golf
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 golf
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 golf
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 gti
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 jetta
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 jetta
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened2015 golf
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2016 golf
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2017 golf
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2018 golf
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2019 golf
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2020 golf
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2015 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2016 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2017 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2018 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2019 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2020 gti
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2019 jetta
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2020 jetta
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Recall2023 id-4
In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 id-4
In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 atlas
The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2018 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2019 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2020 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2021 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2022 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Investigation opened2023 atlas
NHTSA opened investigation PE23017
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- Recall2019 jetta
Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.
- Recall2019 golf
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 gti
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 gti
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 jetta
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 jetta
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 atlas
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, engine failure may cause an oil leak which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Investigation closed2019 golf
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2021 id-4
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2022 id-4
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall2023 gti
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.