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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
1,072recall campaigns on file
36,812owner complaints on file
| Model | Years | On record | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1981–2025 | 39,000 | 197 | 10,111 |
| GOLF | 1981–2026 | 118,589 | 174 | 1,670 |
| Passat | 1981–2026 | 150,981 | 136 | 8,069 |
| Beetle | 1998–2019 | 2,654 | 105 | 682 |
| Atlas | 2017–2025 | 2,105 | 70 | 1,933 |
| Tiguan | 2003–2026 | 46,774 | 65 | 2,262 |
| ID.4 | 2020–2025 | 5,072 | 42 | 979 |
| GTI | 2000–2018 | 475 | 39 | 639 |
| CC | 2008–2016 | 6,138 | 38 | 979 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2017–2024 | 126 | 32 | 343 |
| Touareg | 2002–2026 | 30,008 | 30 | 545 |
| Golf Sportwagen | 2014–2019 | 94 | 20 | 381 |
| EOS | 2006–2015 | 562 | 19 | 421 |
| beetle convertible | 2006–2018 | 77 | 14 | 0 |
| E-Golf | 2014–2021 | 9,125 | 11 | 36 |
| New Beetle | 1998–2017 | 1,385 | 10 | 2,267 |
| Golf R | 2002–2026 | 142 | 10 | 227 |
| Routan | 2009–2014 | 273 | 9 | 781 |
| Rabbit | 1982–2009 | 122 | 7 | 152 |
| TAOS | 2021–2025 | 174 | 6 | 482 |
| 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 |
| GOLF GTI | 1981–2025 | 1,163 | 0 | 716 |
| Jetta GLI | 2013–2024 | 83 | 0 | 228 |
| 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 |
| E-Tharu | 2020 | 77 | 0 | 0 |
| KOMBI-T6 | 2011–2023 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| ID.6 Crozz Prime | 2022–2024 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Multivan 7H | 1993–2022 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| tiguan se | 2010–2025 | 378 | 0 | 0 |
| Passat SE | 2011–2021 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| E-Bora | 2019–2021 | 188 | 0 | 0 |
| ID.4 PRO S | 2021–2025 | 159 | 0 | 0 |
| LT 50 | 1984–1995 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Touareg 7L | 2004–2019 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| jetta sportwagen 2.0l | 2012–2014 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| ID.3 PRO S | 2020–2024 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| LT 32 | 1998–2006 | 166 | 0 | 0 |
| ID. UNYX 06 | 2024–2025 | 511 | 0 | 0 |
| BORA 1.9 TD | 1998–2004 | 44 | 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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