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Volkswagen recalls & common problems by model
How Volkswagen models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.
50models compared
1,212recall campaigns on file
37,835owner complaints on file
| Model | Years | On record | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1981–2025 | 39,000 | 220 | 10,314 |
| GOLF | 1981–2026 | 118,589 | 179 | 1,670 |
| Passat | 1981–2026 | 150,981 | 136 | 8,069 |
| Beetle | 1998–2019 | 2,654 | 111 | 682 |
| Atlas | 2017–2025 | 2,105 | 75 | 1,982 |
| Tiguan | 2003–2026 | 46,774 | 65 | 2,300 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2017–2024 | 126 | 46 | 461 |
| Atlas Cross | 2020–2024 | 10 | 46 | 0 |
| ID.4 | 2020–2025 | 5,072 | 44 | 1,006 |
| GTI | 2000–2018 | 475 | 39 | 639 |
| CC | 2008–2016 | 6,138 | 38 | 979 |
| Touareg | 2002–2026 | 30,008 | 30 | 545 |
| Golf R | 2002–2026 | 142 | 20 | 383 |
| Golf Sportwagen | 2014–2019 | 94 | 20 | 381 |
| EOS | 2006–2015 | 562 | 19 | 421 |
| Corrado | 1989–1998 | 23 | 15 | 163 |
| beetle convertible | 2006–2018 | 77 | 14 | 0 |
| E-Golf | 2014–2021 | 9,125 | 11 | 36 |
| New Beetle | 1998–2017 | 1,385 | 10 | 2,267 |
| Routan | 2009–2014 | 273 | 9 | 781 |
| Rabbit | 1982–2009 | 122 | 9 | 157 |
| TAOS | 2021–2025 | 174 | 8 | 494 |
| Scirocco | 1982–2015 | 390 | 8 | 17 |
| Arteon | 2017–2024 | 1,150 | 6 | 10 |
| jetta s | 2008–2020 | 27 | 6 | 0 |
| jetta sportwagen | 2010–2014 | 222 | 5 | 2,467 |
| eurovan | 1993–2003 | 14 | 5 | 179 |
| Jetta Hybrid | 2013–2014 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| R32 | 2004–2008 | 17 | 4 | 13 |
| Golf Alltrack | 2000–2019 | 396 | 4 | 0 |
| Cabrio | 1998–2002 | 30 | 3 | 141 |
| FOX | 1989–2012 | 657 | 2 | 9 |
| GOLF GTI | 1981–2025 | 1,163 | 0 | 854 |
| Jetta GLI | 2013–2024 | 83 | 0 | 316 |
| Touareg 2 | 2008–2009 | 43 | 0 | 75 |
| GLI | 2008–2019 | 70 | 0 | 9 |
| Phaeton | 2002–2015 | 476 | 0 | 6 |
| tiguan limited | 2017–2018 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Golf Variant | 1987–2026 | 2,799 | 0 | 3 |
| VW | 1985–2017 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| ID.5 PRO | 2022–2025 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiguan S | 2011–2025 | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| ID.4 Crozz PRO | 2021–2025 | 712 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharan 1.9 TDI | 1996–2022 | 750 | 0 | 0 |
| LT 46 | 1996–2006 | 1,580 | 0 | 0 |
| golf alltrack tsi s | 2017–2019 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Caddy | 1984–2026 | 36,016 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Golf | 2001–2017 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Vento | 1991–1998 | 1,022 | 0 | 0 |
| LT 26 | 2000–2006 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
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