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VOLKSWAGEN Golf Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

107
Total Recalls
5.3
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.4)
20
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
8 A-
2001
9 A-
2002
7 A-
2003
6 A-
2004
6 B+
2005
4 B+
2006
3 B+
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
4 B
2011
6 B
2012
6 B
2013
5 C+
2014
5 C+
2015
12 A+
2016
9 A
2017
5 B+
2018
6 A-
2019
6 B-

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
21
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
SUSPENSION
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
STEERING
5
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

WHEELS — Your vehicle's front wheel bearings may have been machined improperly, which could lead to excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.

High Priority

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS — Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system might not detect a simultaneous drop in air pressure across all four tires, which could lead to a crash.

High Priority

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS — The rear coil springs in your vehicle help support the weight of your car. In certain models, these springs can break apart earlier than expected.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — The suction jet pump is a part inside your fuel tank that helps keep fuel from leaking into the air. In some 2015-2020 Audi and Volkswagen models, this pump's seal can fail, allowi…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER — The brake calipers on your vehicle may have a thin or inadequate coating, which could affect how well the brakes work.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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