2024 Volkswagen GOLF
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Volkswagen GOLF is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 53 on record.
2024 Volkswagen GOLF at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2024 Volkswagen GOLF recalls 1
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2024 Volkswagen GOLF MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2024 Volkswagen GOLF costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Volkswagen GOLF — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 218
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 218.
Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.
Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026Suggested fuel additive
Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026Brake rotor resurfacing
Bulletin V4619022015173_35 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Repair or Replace Information
Bulletin V4622022067177_5 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.
Bulletin V4823012070207_15 · Aug 2026Battery Checking Procedure before replacement
Bulletin V2724012073810_7 · Electrical System · Aug 2026Warranty Alignment Worksheet
Bulletin V4418012043620_10 · Steering · Aug 2026Replacement instruction
Bulletin V4015022033347_8 · Power Train · Aug 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
Bulletin TT 00-13-04_7 · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GOLF GTI FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Volkswagen GOLF
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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