Volkswagen Recalls
365 recalls on record · October 10, 1966 to July 22, 2026 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
March 23, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021–2022 Suspension recall
Hazard: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 16, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2022 Engine recall
Hazard: A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
March 16, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 16, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2018–2021 Equipment recall
Hazard: Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
November 17, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2020–2021 Air Bags recall
Hazard: A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
November 3, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
November 3, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Steering recall
Hazard: An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 15, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Wheels recall
Hazard: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 23, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2018 Structure recall
Hazard: The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
September 8, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 20, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
August 6, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
August 6, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
August 4, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
June 30, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2020–2021 Air Bags recall
Hazard: Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 2, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.
May 5, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2016–2019 Unknown Or Other recall
Hazard: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
April 21, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Tires recall
Hazard: The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 5, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2018–2019 Tires recall
Hazard: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 3, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Wheels recall
Hazard: An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 1, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Seats recall
Hazard: The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
January 27, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2020–2021 Steering recall
Hazard: A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 16, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2012–2014 Air Bags recall
Hazard: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
November 20, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2018 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
November 18, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2021 Back Over Prevention recall
Hazard: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 17, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2020–2021 Steering recall
Hazard: A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
November 13, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2020–2021 Tires recall
Hazard: Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
October 21, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2016–2018 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
September 23, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Volkswagen 2020 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
September 23, 2020Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Volkswagen, Tenneco 2004–2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.