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Volkswagen Golf recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 67 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2021 Golf model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Golf recalls | 1 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2020 Golf recalls | 2 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019 Golf recalls | 6 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2018 Golf recalls | 6 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2017 Golf recalls | 5 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2016 Golf recalls | 9 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2015 Golf recalls | 12 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2014 Golf recalls | 5 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2013 Golf recalls | 5 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2012 Golf recalls | 6 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2011 Golf recalls | 6 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2010 Golf recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Golf campaigns are:
- Air bags (20 campaigns)
- Fuel system, gasoline (11 campaigns)
- Unknown or other (7 campaigns)
- Suspension (6 campaigns)
- Electrical system (5 campaigns)
- Steering (5 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Volkswagen recalls.
Volkswagen Golf recall questions
Which Volkswagen Golf year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2015 Golf has the most, with 12 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Volkswagen Golf with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.