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The most recent 150 dated recall and NHTSA-investigation events across all Volkswagen models. Manufacturer hub.
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Investigations closed
  1. Recall2018 atlas

    Recall 26V590000

    A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 26V590000

    A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 26V590000

    A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2025 tiguan

    Recall 26V587000

    An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 26V473000

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 26V473000

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Recall2024 tiguan

    Recall 26V321000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  8. Recall2025 taos

    Recall 26V258000

    A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

  9. Recall2025 jetta

    Recall 26V185000

    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  10. Recall2025 taos

    Recall 26V185000

    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  11. Recall2025 jetta

    Recall 26V138000

    An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

  12. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 26V028000

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

  13. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 26V030000

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

  14. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 26V028000

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

  15. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 26V030000

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

  16. Recall2025 id-4

    Recall 26V030000

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

  17. Recall2025 tiguan

    Recall 25V854000

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

  18. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 25V836000

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

  19. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 25V836000

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

  20. Recall2025 gti

    Recall 25V638000

    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.

  21. Recall2025 tiguan

    Recall 25V526000

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

  22. Recall2023 atlas

    Recall 25V434000

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

  23. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 25V434000

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

  24. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V434000

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

  25. Recall2023 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V434000

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

  26. Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V434000

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

  27. Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V434000

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

  28. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 25V434000

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

  29. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 25V434000

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

  30. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 25V334000

    A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V334000

    A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  32. Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V334000

    A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  33. Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V334000

    A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  34. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 25V125000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  35. Recall2021 id-4

    Recall 25V120000

    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.

  36. Recall2022 id-4

    Recall 25V120000

    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.

  37. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 25V120000

    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.

  38. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 25V103000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  39. Recall2023 gti

    Recall 25V103000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  40. Recall2024 gti

    Recall 25V103000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  41. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 25V100000

    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  42. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V100000

    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  43. Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V100000

    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  44. Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V100000

    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  45. Recall2023 arteon

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  46. Recall2025 atlas

    Recall 25V081000

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  47. Recall2025 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 25V081000

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  48. Recall2022 tiguan

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  49. Recall2023 tiguan

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  50. Recall2024 tiguan

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  51. Investigation closed2018 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  52. Investigation opened2019 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation EA24004

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  53. Investigation closed2019 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  54. Investigation closed2020 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  55. Investigation closed2021 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  56. Investigation closed2022 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  57. Investigation closed2023 atlas

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  58. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 24V875000

    A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  59. Investigation closed2021 id-4

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ24010

    Inadvertent Door Opening

  60. Investigation closed2022 id-4

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ24010

    Inadvertent Door Opening

  61. Investigation closed2023 id-4

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ24010

    Inadvertent Door Opening

  62. Recall2017 beetle

    Recall 24V834000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  63. Recall2018 beetle

    Recall 24V834000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  64. Recall2019 beetle

    Recall 24V834000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  65. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 24V834000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  66. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 24V723000

    An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  67. Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 24V723000

    An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  68. Recall2021 id-4

    Recall 24V651000

    A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

  69. Recall2022 id-4

    Recall 24V651000

    A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

  70. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 24V651000

    A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

  71. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 24V651000

    A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.

  72. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 24V643000

    An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  73. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 24V643000

    An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  74. Investigation closed2015 golf

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  75. Investigation closed2016 golf

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  76. Investigation closed2017 golf

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  77. Investigation closed2018 golf

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  78. Investigation closed2019 golf

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  79. Investigation closed2020 golf

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  80. Investigation closed2015 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  81. Investigation closed2016 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  82. Investigation closed2017 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  83. Investigation closed2018 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  84. Investigation closed2019 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  85. Investigation closed2020 gti

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  86. Investigation closed2019 jetta

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  87. Investigation closed2020 jetta

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  88. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 24V480000

    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.

  89. Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 24V480000

    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.

  90. Recall2022 gti

    Recall 24V480000

    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.

  91. Recall2023 gti

    Recall 24V480000

    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.

  92. Recall2024 gti

    Recall 24V480000

    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.

  93. Recall2021 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

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

  94. Recall2022 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

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

  95. Recall2023 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

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

  96. Recall2024 atlas

    Recall 24V464000

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

  97. Recall2020 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 24V464000

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

  98. Recall2021 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 24V464000

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

  99. Recall2022 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 24V464000

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

  100. Recall2023 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 24V464000

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

  101. Recall2024 atlas-cross-sport

    Recall 24V464000

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

  102. Investigation opened2021 id-4

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24010

    Inadvertent Door Opening

  103. Investigation opened2022 id-4

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24010

    Inadvertent Door Opening

  104. Investigation opened2023 id-4

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24010

    Inadvertent Door Opening

  105. Recall2021 id-4

    Recall 24V344000

    Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.

  106. Recall2022 id-4

    Recall 24V344000

    Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.

  107. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 24V344000

    Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.

  108. Recall2015 golf

    Recall 24V110000

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

  109. Recall2016 golf

    Recall 24V110000

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

  110. Recall2017 golf

    Recall 24V110000

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

  111. Recall2018 golf

    Recall 24V110000

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

  112. Recall2019 golf

    Recall 24V110000

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

  113. Recall2020 golf

    Recall 24V110000

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

  114. Recall2015 gti

    Recall 24V110000

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

  115. Recall2016 gti

    Recall 24V110000

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

  116. Recall2017 gti

    Recall 24V110000

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

  117. Recall2018 gti

    Recall 24V110000

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

  118. Recall2019 gti

    Recall 24V110000

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

  119. Recall2020 gti

    Recall 24V110000

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

  120. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 24V110000

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

  121. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 24V110000

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

  122. Investigation opened2015 golf

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  123. Investigation opened2016 golf

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  124. Investigation opened2017 golf

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  125. Investigation opened2018 golf

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  126. Investigation opened2019 golf

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  127. Investigation opened2020 golf

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  128. Investigation opened2015 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  129. Investigation opened2016 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  130. Investigation opened2017 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  131. Investigation opened2018 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  132. Investigation opened2019 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  133. Investigation opened2020 gti

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  134. Investigation opened2019 jetta

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  135. Investigation opened2020 jetta

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  136. Recall2023 id-4

    Recall 23V750000

    In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

  137. Recall2024 id-4

    Recall 23V750000

    In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

  138. Recall2019 atlas

    Recall 23V671000

    The driver's side impact air bag could deploy improperly or detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  139. Investigation opened2018 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  140. Investigation opened2019 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  141. Investigation opened2020 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  142. Investigation opened2021 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  143. Investigation opened2022 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  144. Investigation opened2023 atlas

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23017

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  145. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 23V619000

    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.

  146. Recall2019 golf

    Recall 23V604000

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

  147. Recall2019 gti

    Recall 23V604000

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

  148. Recall2020 gti

    Recall 23V604000

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

  149. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 23V604000

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

  150. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 23V604000

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

Showing the 150 most recent of 473 dated events. Recalls use the NHTSA report-received date; investigations use the ODI open/close date.