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Choose a model before comparing complaints or documented conditions. The exact year is where the source starts to become relevant.
- Models listed
- 8
- Documented files
- 40
- Documented year span
- 2015 to 2026
Model directory
Choose a Volkswagen model
Each model opens a year-by-year directory. File counts describe source coverage, not vehicle reliability.
2018 to 2026
Atlas
- Years
- 9
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2021
Golf
- Years
- 7
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Golf GTI
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2021 to 2026
ID.4
- Years
- 6
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Jetta
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2022
Passat
- Years
- 8
- Files
- 5
2022 to 2026
Taos
- Years
- 5
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Tiguan
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
Source-backed problem files
Documented Volkswagen conditions
Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.
2019 Volkswagen Golf · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
2017 Volkswagen Passat · Safety restraints
Air bag inflator may rupture
The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
2015 to 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan · Safety restraints
Air bag may deploy unexpectedly
The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
2021 to 2024 Volkswagen Atlas · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
2019 Volkswagen Atlas · Airbags, seats & restraints
Atlas passenger detection fault can disable the air bag
NHTSA campaign 23V215000 lists the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas for a condition in which atlas passenger detection fault can disable the air bag.
2015 to 2016 Volkswagen Passat · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
2021 to 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 Volkswagen Golf · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park.".
2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park.".
2025 to 2026 Volkswagen Jetta · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.
2015 to 2018 Volkswagen Jetta · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park.".
2025 Volkswagen Taos · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges.
2022 Volkswagen Taos · Engine & cooling
Engine may stall or the vehicle may lose power
The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
2015 to 2020 Volkswagen Passat · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed.
2015 to 2020 Volkswagen Golf · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
2015 to 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
2019 to 2020 Volkswagen Jetta · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
2015 Volkswagen Passat · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
2025 to 2026 Volkswagen Taos · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank.
2022 Volkswagen Taos · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
2023 to 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 · Electrical & software
High-voltage battery fire risk
The high-voltage battery may overheat.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 · Electrical & electronic systems
ID.4 battery circuit connection can cause a stall
NHTSA campaign 22V162000 lists the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 for a condition in which iD.4 battery circuit connection can cause a stall.
2018 to 2021 Volkswagen Atlas · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed.
2024 to 2026 Volkswagen Atlas · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions.
2021 Volkswagen Golf · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze.
2022 to 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
2021 to 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
Due to a software issue, affected vehicles may experience center displays and instrument panel displays that do not boot, or that sporadically reset.
2021 to 2022 Volkswagen Jetta · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
2022 Volkswagen Taos · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
2022 to 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Golf · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan · Suspension, wheels & tires
Tiguan loose lower ball joint nut can affect steering
NHTSA campaign 18V324000 lists the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan for a condition in which tiguan loose lower ball joint nut can affect steering.
2019 to 2020 Volkswagen Jetta · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously.
2021 Volkswagen Passat · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
2018 to 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan · Body & water ingress
Blocked front sunroof drains and water ingress
Water entering a sunroof-equipped Tiguan after rain is the condition behind Volkswagen's service action for blocked front drains.
2018 to 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan · Body & water ingress
Sunroof body seal water leak
A wet front headliner near the overhead console appears in Volkswagen's bulletin for poor sunroof body-seal adhesion.
Researching Volkswagen vehicles
Read the method behind the match
These guides explain the checks that apply across several problem files. Use the vehicle pages for the exact record scope.
Check recalls by VIN
A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
Read guide ↗Search phrases from the driver seat
Does one of these sound familiar?
Each phrase opens its underlying problem file. Compare the complete symptom pattern before drawing a conclusion.