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22 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025-2026 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, S5, A6 and Q4 e-Tron models because the torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Volkswagen is recalling 261,257 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because a fuel tank seal defect may cause fuel to leak, increasing fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2019-2020 models because the ignition switch may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 1,216 2016 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Volkswagen is recalling 679,027 vehicles because silicate buildup may allow the key to be removed when the transmission is not in Park, increasing the risk of a rollaway.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 2018 models because brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2010 Jetta, GTI, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles because the ABS control unit may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles because a faulty fuel pump may cause leaks that increase fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because debris may damage the air bag clock spring, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2014-2015 Jetta, Passat, Golf, GTI, and Beetle models because a fuel rail sealing cap may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles because a software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, failing FMVSS 111.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R and Golf GTI, and 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because the rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2023 GTI and Golf R vehicles due to deformed suspension strut mounts that may loosen and cause steering instability. Dealers will replace affected components at no cost.
Certain 2022 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles have a defective rearview camera that may go blank or unresponsive, reducing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the camera for free.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 296,044 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles (model years 2019-2021) because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect simultaneous pressure loss in all four tires, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the TPMS software at no charge.
Volkswagen is recalling 2022-2023 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles because the radiator may not be properly attached to the intercooler, potentially causing coolant leaks, engine overheating, and fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles because the sunroof touch switch may be too sensitive and inadvertently pressed, causing unintended sunroof auto-closure and risking injury.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to an infotainment system defect that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. This loss of rear visibility increases crash risk.
The engine design cover in 2022 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles may loosen during high acceleration and contact hot engine surfaces, increasing fire risk. Dealers will remove it free of charge.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2017 models including Tiguan, Golf, and CC because internal modifications may prevent them from meeting regulatory requirements, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2015 Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles because a fuel pump defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles because loose stabilizer link fasteners may interfere with steering, increasing crash risk.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
2 trims tested for 2014; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2013; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2012; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2011; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.govSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
947 manufacturer service bulletins across 12 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.