Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
8 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. 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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2024
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 28H7
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2023
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: AU:45J7,VW:45J6,45J8
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 40P1
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. 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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 37M2
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 42J5
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Consumer Complaints
88 ComplaintsVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A 2019 GOLF GTI RABBIT EDITION (URANO GREY) W/ MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON 2/23/2019. ON 2/27, MY CAR STALLS WHEN I AM STATIONARY ON FLAT TERRAIN, WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION, WITH MY CLUTCH ALL THE WAY IN. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE WITHOUT RELEASING THE CLUTCH. THE REVS GOES UP TO 800, STAYS THERE FOR A SECOND, AND THE CAR STALLS AFTERWARDS. I DID ANOTHER TWO RESTARTS AFTER THAT, WHICH GAVE ME THE SAME RESULT. THE WAY I GET OUT OF THIS SITUATION IS TO APPLY A LITTLE THROTTLE WHEN WAITING, RAISING THE REV TO AROUND 1100. THIS ISSUE NEVER OCCURRED AFTERWARDS, BUT I BELIEVE THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN POWER TRAIN OR ENGINE.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A 2019 GOLF GTI RABBIT EDITION (URANO GREY) W/ MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON 2/23/2019. ON 2/27, MY CAR STALLS WHEN I AM STATIONARY ON FLAT TERRAIN, WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION, WITH MY CLUTCH ALL THE WAY IN. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE WITHOUT RELEASING THE CLUTCH. THE REVS GOES UP TO 800, STAYS THERE FOR A SECOND, AND THE CAR STALLS AFTERWARDS. I DID ANOTHER TWO RESTARTS AFTER THAT, WHICH GAVE ME THE SAME RESULT. THE WAY I GET OUT OF THIS SITUATION IS TO APPLY A LITTLE THROTTLE WHEN WAITING, RAISING THE REV TO AROUND 1100. THIS ISSUE NEVER OCCURRED AFTERWARDS, BUT I BELIEVE THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN POWER TRAIN OR ENGINE.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A 2019 GOLF GTI RABBIT EDITION (URANO GREY) W/ MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON 2/23/2019. ON 2/27, MY CAR STALLS WHEN I AM STATIONARY ON FLAT TERRAIN, WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION, WITH MY CLUTCH ALL THE WAY IN. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE WITHOUT RELEASING THE CLUTCH. THE REVS GOES UP TO 800, STAYS THERE FOR A SECOND, AND THE CAR STALLS AFTERWARDS. I DID ANOTHER TWO RESTARTS AFTER THAT, WHICH GAVE ME THE SAME RESULT. THE WAY I GET OUT OF THIS SITUATION IS TO APPLY A LITTLE THROTTLE WHEN WAITING, RAISING THE REV TO AROUND 1100. THIS ISSUE NEVER OCCURRED AFTERWARDS, BUT I BELIEVE THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN POWER TRAIN OR ENGINE.
Mfg Campaign: 11195494
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED. GEAR INDICATOR WILL INDICATE WRONG GEAR.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED. GEAR INDICATOR WILL INDICATE WRONG GEAR.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED. GEAR INDICATOR WILL INDICATE WRONG GEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11194804
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED. GEAR INDICATOR WILL INDICATE WRONG GEAR.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED. GEAR INDICATOR WILL INDICATE WRONG GEAR.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED. GEAR INDICATOR WILL INDICATE WRONG GEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11194804
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR COMING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP WILL SHUT (STALL) OFF AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. SECONDARY ISSUE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR WILL SHOW THE WRONG GEAR SELECTED. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=56OMNOQSI-C
Corrective Action:
THE CAR COMING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP WILL SHUT (STALL) OFF AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. SECONDARY ISSUE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR WILL SHOW THE WRONG GEAR SELECTED. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=56OMNOQSI-C
Additional Notes:
THE CAR COMING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP WILL SHUT (STALL) OFF AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. SECONDARY ISSUE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR WILL SHOW THE WRONG GEAR SELECTED. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=56OMNOQSI-C
Mfg Campaign: 11194200
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR COMING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP WILL SHUT (STALL) OFF AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. SECONDARY ISSUE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR WILL SHOW THE WRONG GEAR SELECTED. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=56OMNOQSI-C
Corrective Action:
THE CAR COMING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP WILL SHUT (STALL) OFF AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. SECONDARY ISSUE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR WILL SHOW THE WRONG GEAR SELECTED. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=56OMNOQSI-C
Additional Notes:
THE CAR COMING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP WILL SHUT (STALL) OFF AND REQUIRE RESTARTING. SECONDARY ISSUE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR WILL SHOW THE WRONG GEAR SELECTED. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=56OMNOQSI-C
Mfg Campaign: 11194200
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A NEW 2019 VW GOLF GTI RABBIT WITH 500 MILES, I'VE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR STALLING AS I COME TO A STOP. IT'S HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, ALL WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP. IT'S QUIET AND DON'T EVEN NOTICE UNTIL I TRY TO ACCELERATE
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A NEW 2019 VW GOLF GTI RABBIT WITH 500 MILES, I'VE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR STALLING AS I COME TO A STOP. IT'S HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, ALL WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP. IT'S QUIET AND DON'T EVEN NOTICE UNTIL I TRY TO ACCELERATE
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A NEW 2019 VW GOLF GTI RABBIT WITH 500 MILES, I'VE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR STALLING AS I COME TO A STOP. IT'S HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, ALL WHILE SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP. IT'S QUIET AND DON'T EVEN NOTICE UNTIL I TRY TO ACCELERATE
Mfg Campaign: 11193937
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE COMING UP TO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. I FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND THEN IT STALLS. IT FEELS MORE OF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN THAN A STALL; I SAY THIS BECAUSE IT IS A VERY QUIET AND GENTLE SHUTDOWN. YOU CANT EVEN TELL IT HAPPENED UNTIL YOU SEE THE RPM'S DROP TO ZERO.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE COMING UP TO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. I FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND THEN IT STALLS. IT FEELS MORE OF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN THAN A STALL; I SAY THIS BECAUSE IT IS A VERY QUIET AND GENTLE SHUTDOWN. YOU CANT EVEN TELL IT HAPPENED UNTIL YOU SEE THE RPM'S DROP TO ZERO.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE COMING UP TO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. I FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND THEN IT STALLS. IT FEELS MORE OF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN THAN A STALL; I SAY THIS BECAUSE IT IS A VERY QUIET AND GENTLE SHUTDOWN. YOU CANT EVEN TELL IT HAPPENED UNTIL YOU SEE THE RPM'S DROP TO ZERO.
Mfg Campaign: 11193940
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE COMING UP TO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. I FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND THEN IT STALLS. IT FEELS MORE OF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN THAN A STALL; I SAY THIS BECAUSE IT IS A VERY QUIET AND GENTLE SHUTDOWN. YOU CANT EVEN TELL IT HAPPENED UNTIL YOU SEE THE RPM'S DROP TO ZERO.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE COMING UP TO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. I FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND THEN IT STALLS. IT FEELS MORE OF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN THAN A STALL; I SAY THIS BECAUSE IT IS A VERY QUIET AND GENTLE SHUTDOWN. YOU CANT EVEN TELL IT HAPPENED UNTIL YOU SEE THE RPM'S DROP TO ZERO.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE COMING UP TO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. I FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND THEN IT STALLS. IT FEELS MORE OF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN THAN A STALL; I SAY THIS BECAUSE IT IS A VERY QUIET AND GENTLE SHUTDOWN. YOU CANT EVEN TELL IT HAPPENED UNTIL YOU SEE THE RPM'S DROP TO ZERO.
Mfg Campaign: 11193940
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2019
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