NHTSA Recall History

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. Safety Recalls

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

⚠ 5 active Do Not Drive recalls — see below
594
Total Recalls
33,009,119
Vehicles Affected
Potentially
59
Years Reported
5
Do Not Drive
Critical alerts

About Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recalls

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. has issued 594 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 59 years (from 1966 to 2026), affecting an estimated 33,009,119 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Fuel System, Gasoline, Air Bags, Electrical System. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. safety recalls.

Fuel System, Gasoline 74 recalls
Air Bags 74 recalls
Electrical System 57 recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46 recalls
Equipment 39 recalls
Suspension 26 recalls
Recall History

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recalls by year

Browse 594 recalls across 59 years. Most recent first.

2025 26 recalls

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Large Recall 25V900000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 356,894 affected · Dec 19, 2025
Recall 25V899000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Seat belt retractor may fail to secure child seat/fmvss 208
Seat Belts · 27,768 affected · Dec 19, 2025
Recall 25V854000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front passenger air bag may not deploy
Air Bags · 3,138 affected · Dec 10, 2025
Fire Risk 25V836000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High voltage battery may catch fire
Electrical System · 629 affected · Dec 3, 2025
Do Not Drive 25V835000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Wheel may detach from vehicle
Wheels · 27 affected · Dec 3, 2025
Recall 25V777000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Missing rivet on front seat belt buckles
Seat Belts · 61 affected · Nov 12, 2025
Recall 25V638000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Damaged seat belt retractor
Seat Belts · 1,042 affected · Sep 24, 2025
Recall 25V637000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High pressure fuel pump may leak and cause a fire
Fuel System, Gasoline · 1 affected · Sep 24, 2025
Recall 25V526000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of vehicle control from loose tie rod bolt
Steering · 15 affected · Aug 13, 2025
Recall 25V434000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of vehicle control from loose brake and suspension bolts
N/A · 546 affected · Jun 30, 2025
Recall 25V428000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loose retaining ring may cause dislodged air strut
Suspension · 8 affected · Jun 27, 2025
Large Recall 25V334000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Distorted rearview camera image/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 171,381 affected · May 21, 2025
Recall 25V269000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect seat width on rear bench/fmvss 208
Seats · 5,644 affected · May 15, 2025
Recall 25V294000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Oil leak from loose cylinder head cover screws
N/A · 89,417 affected · May 7, 2025
Recall 25V227000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front passenger air bag may not deploy
Air Bags · 3,773 affected · Apr 15, 2025
Recall 25V233000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect brake system warning light/fmvss 135,101
Electrical System · 5,637 affected · Apr 10, 2025
Recall 25V226000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 98 affected · Apr 9, 2025
Recall 25V225000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rearview camera may show blurry image/fmvss111
Back Over Prevention · 313 affected · Apr 9, 2025
Recall 25V201000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Instrument panel display failure
Electrical System · 44,387 affected · Mar 31, 2025
Recall 25V125000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of drive power from charging unit failure
Electrical System · 13,769 affected · Feb 28, 2025

2024 18 recalls

Recall 24V898000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High-voltage battery may overheat and cause fire
Electrical System · 4,616 affected · Nov 27, 2024
Recall 24V875000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 385 affected · Nov 20, 2024
Large Recall 24V834000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's side front air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 248,330 affected · Oct 30, 2024
Recall 24V726000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High-voltage batteries may short circuit
Electrical System · 6,499 affected · Sep 30, 2024
Recall 24V723000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brake master cylinder contains incorrect part
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,591 affected · Sep 27, 2024
Recall 24V651000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Vehicle doors may open unexpectedly
Structure · 99,064 affected · Sep 4, 2024
Recall 24V643000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly secured passenger air bag inflator
Air Bags · 837 affected · Aug 28, 2024
Recall 24V621000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brake pedal may detach from brake booster
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,453 affected · Aug 19, 2024
Recall 24V480000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 84,432 affected · Jun 27, 2024
Large Recall 24V464000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front passenger air bag may not deploy
Air Bags · 271,330 affected · Jun 20, 2024
Recall 24V465000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front brake hoses can tear and leak fluid
Service Brakes, Air · 9,653 affected · Jun 20, 2024
Recall 24V428000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Over-tightened brake line may fail
Service Brakes, Air · 65 affected · Jun 10, 2024
Recall 24V361000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect headlight software/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 17,797 affected · May 22, 2024
Recall 24V344000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Instrument panel display malfunction/fmvss 101
Back Over Prevention · 79,965 affected · May 15, 2024
Recall 24V251000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front passenger air bag may deactivate
Air Bags · 91 affected · Apr 3, 2024
Recall 24V228000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High-voltage batteries may short circuit
Electrical System · 1,009 affected · Mar 22, 2024
Recall 24V229000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High-voltage batteries may short circuit
Electrical System · 33 affected · Mar 22, 2024
Large Recall 24V110000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel leak from fuel tank suction pump failure
N/A · 261,257 affected · Feb 14, 2024

2023 21 recalls

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Recall 23V867000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High-voltage battery modules may overheat
Electrical System · 26,866 affected · Dec 20, 2023
Recall 23V868000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's seat air bag improperly mounted/fmvss 214
Air Bags · 1,001 affected · Dec 20, 2023
Recall 23V842000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Power outlet may cause charging cable to overheat
Electrical System · 93,196 affected · Dec 13, 2023
Recall 23V750000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Sunshade insufficiently fire retardant/fmvss 302
N/A · 24,025 affected · Dec 7, 2023
Recall 23V671000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Side air bag may deploy improperly
Air Bags · 2 affected · Oct 4, 2023
Recall 23V619000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
No warning when key is left in ignition/fmvss 114
Electrical System · 8 affected · Sep 6, 2023
Recall 23V613000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Insufficient sealant on high-voltage battery
Electrical System · 1,899 affected · Sep 1, 2023
Recall 23V604000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Ignition switch may fail
Electrical System · 62,538 affected · Aug 30, 2023
Recall 23V601000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect brake fluid cap
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,499 affected · Aug 25, 2023
Recall 23V593000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Engine failure
Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,018 affected · Aug 23, 2023
Recall 23V436000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 4 affected · Jun 21, 2023
Recall 23V437000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Deformation of the strut mount
Suspension · 59 affected · Jun 21, 2023
Recall 23V312000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Vehicle doors may open unexpectedly
Structure · 35,325 affected · May 3, 2023
Recall 23V214000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel pump may break
Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,874 affected · Mar 29, 2023
Large Recall 23V215000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front passenger air bag may not deploy
Air Bags · 143,053 affected · Mar 29, 2023
Recall 23V212000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Heating element may overheat on front camera
Forward Collision Avoidance · 19 affected · Mar 29, 2023
Recall 23V213000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Vehicle doors may open unexpectedly
Structure · 15,989 affected · Mar 29, 2023
Recall 23V189000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bag may tear
N/A · 5,224 affected · Mar 22, 2023
Recall 23V084000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly folded passenger air bag/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 1,047 affected · Feb 15, 2023
Recall 23V086000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect gawr on label/fmvss 110 & 567
Equipment · 12,100 affected · Feb 15, 2023

2022 47 recalls

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Fire Risk 22V956000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
12-volt battery cable may short circuit
Electrical System · 1,042 affected · Dec 29, 2022
Recall 22V945000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's side air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 37,558 affected · Dec 21, 2022
Recall 22V927000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loose retaining ring may cause dislodged air strut
Suspension · 96 affected · Dec 14, 2022
Recall 22V901000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Missing weight capacity information/part 567
Equipment · 297 affected · Dec 7, 2022
Recall 22V861000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Control module shutdown can reduce engine power
N/A · 50,883 affected · Nov 21, 2022
Recall 22V830000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Electric motor sealing ring incorrectly assembled
Electrical System · 393 affected · Nov 9, 2022
Recall 22V831000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front windshield wipers may not activate/fmvss 104
Electrical System · 5 affected · Nov 9, 2022
Recall 22V823000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Inoperative rearview camera display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 2,607 affected · Nov 2, 2022
Recall 22V858000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrectly folded passenger air bag/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 55 affected · Nov 2, 2022
Large Recall 22V815000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Tire pressure loss not detected/fmvss 138
Tires · 296,044 affected · Oct 31, 2022
Recall 22V806000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Inoperative rearview camera display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 6,076 affected · Oct 26, 2022
Recall 22V807000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Trailing arm bolts improperly tightened
Suspension · 33 affected · Oct 26, 2022
Recall 22V764000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Delayed rearview camera image/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 5 affected · Oct 12, 2022
Recall 22V753000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Damaged connecting rod bearings
Engine And Engine Cooling · 76,515 affected · Oct 7, 2022
Large Recall 22V742000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rearview display inoperative/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 170,296 affected · Oct 5, 2022
Recall 22V718000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brake lines may leak
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 555 affected · Sep 26, 2022
Recall 22V707000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Radiator incorrectly attached to intercooler
Engine And Engine Cooling · 8,038 affected · Sep 21, 2022
Recall 22V701000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rear window may break
Visibility · 4 affected · Sep 19, 2022
Recall 22V687000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Engine control unit software may cause stall
Engine And Engine Cooling · 2 affected · Sep 14, 2022
Recall 22V673000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel tank vent pipe may be damaged
Fuel System, Gasoline · 13,004 affected · Sep 8, 2022

2021 34 recalls

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Large Recall 21V947000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Control module shutdown can reduce engine power
Electrical System · 288,991 affected · Dec 8, 2021
Recall 21V935000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Retaining ring on air suspension struts may loosen
Suspension · 10 affected · Dec 1, 2021
Recall 21V892000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Blocked drain tube may cause air bag deployment
Air Bags · 54,429 affected · Nov 17, 2021
Large Recall 21V874000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Disabled passenger air bag
Air Bags · 208,332 affected · Nov 10, 2021
Recall 21V852000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Missing drive bushing may cause steering loss
Steering · 1 affected · Nov 3, 2021
Recall 21V853000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly tightened brake pipe nut
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,285 affected · Nov 3, 2021
Recall 21V825000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rear-view camera image may not display/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 2,857 affected · Oct 20, 2021
Recall 21V812000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly tightened front wheel bearing bolts
Suspension · 30 affected · Oct 15, 2021
Recall 21V732000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Roof reinforcement may impair side air bags
Structure · 2 affected · Sep 23, 2021
Recall 21V707000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Possible loss of abs from brake booster corrosion
N/A · 38 affected · Sep 13, 2021
Recall 21V695000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Pressure input rod on brake booster may be loose
N/A · 99 affected · Sep 8, 2021
Recall 21V651000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel line connector may cause fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 16,737 affected · Aug 20, 2021
Recall 21V615000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Engine control unit software may cause stall
Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,092 affected · Aug 6, 2021
Recall 21V616000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Damaged relays in fuse box may cause fire
Electrical System · 33 affected · Aug 6, 2021
Recall 21V606000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208
N/A · 45,496 affected · Aug 5, 2021
Recall 21V607000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect seat belt assemblies installed/fmvss 208
N/A · 12,060 affected · Aug 4, 2021
Recall 21V595000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Glove box may interfere with knee air bag
Air Bags · 58 affected · Aug 2, 2021
Recall 21V569000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of abs/esc
N/A · 498 affected · Jul 26, 2021
Recall 21V492000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bags can improperly deploy
Air Bags · 379 affected · Jun 30, 2021
Recall 21V470000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bag inflators may underinflate bag
Air Bags · 62,812 affected · Jun 23, 2021

2020 30 recalls

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Large Recall 20V785000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver side air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 105,652 affected · Dec 16, 2020
Recall 20V786000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brake pedal plate can bend or detach
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 313 affected · Dec 16, 2020
Recall 20V760000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Terminal cover can compromise 12-volt power supply
Electrical System · 2,355 affected · Dec 9, 2020
Recall 20V749000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Faulty side impact crash sensor in front doors
Air Bags · 166 affected · Dec 2, 2020
Recall 20V737000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rear light wiring harness missing scuff protection
N/A · 5,426 affected · Nov 25, 2020
Recall 20V724000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front seat belt webbing may tear in a crash
Seat Belts · 10,835 affected · Nov 20, 2020
Recall 20V716000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Black or frozen rear view camera image/fmvss 111
Back Over Prevention · 32,048 affected · Nov 18, 2020
Do Not Drive 20V712000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of steering due to knuckle failure
N/A · 776 affected · Nov 17, 2020
Recall 20V702000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Overcured tires can fail
Tires · 760 affected · Nov 13, 2020
Recall 20V658000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Head injury from c-pillar impact in a crash
Structure · 94,144 affected · Oct 27, 2020
Large Recall 20V648000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel rail bolts may loosen allowing fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 218,192 affected · Oct 21, 2020
Recall 20V644000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrectly bolted driver's seat frame
N/A · 1 affected · Oct 19, 2020
Recall 20V579000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly torqued third row seat belt anchor bolt
N/A · 6 affected · Sep 23, 2020
Recall 20V561000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Modifications to vehicles made them noncompliant
N/A · 23 affected · Sep 16, 2020
Recall 20V533000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger frontal air bag folded wrong/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 1,829 affected · Sep 2, 2020
Recall 20V504000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's side headlight aimed too low/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 11 affected · Aug 26, 2020
Recall 20V505000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front seat backrest frame not welded properly
N/A · 5,376 affected · Aug 26, 2020
Recall 20V397000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Engine compartment seal may detach
Structure · 12,964 affected · Jul 7, 2020
Recall 20V372000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect vin on label/fmvss 567
Equipment · 2 affected · Jun 24, 2020
Recall 20V359000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brake caliper bolts may loosen
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1 affected · Jun 17, 2020

2019 27 recalls

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Do Not Drive 19V879000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Front wheel bearings improperly machined
N/A · 8 affected · Dec 11, 2019
Recall 19V866000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Clutch can fail to engage causing a loss of power
Power Train · 2,167 affected · Dec 6, 2019
Recall 19V862000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver side air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 226 affected · Dec 4, 2019
Large Recall 19V737000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Wheel arch cover trim may detach
Structure · 174,278 affected · Oct 16, 2019
Recall 19V679000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Modifications to vehicles made them noncompliant
N/A · 113 affected · Sep 25, 2019
Large Recall 19V615000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Key may be removed when not in park
Electrical System · 679,027 affected · Aug 22, 2019
Recall 19V614000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel tank may leak from incorrect weld
Fuel System, Gasoline · 6 affected · Aug 21, 2019
Large Recall 19V547000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger air bag may switch off/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 145,337 affected · Jul 24, 2019
Recall 19V535000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bag ecu may malfunction
Air Bags · 27,822 affected · Jul 17, 2019
Recall 19V473000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Instrument panel carrier may break; damage airbags
Air Bags · 28 affected · Jun 19, 2019
Large Recall 19V474000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger air bag may deactivate
Air Bags · 138,896 affected · Jun 19, 2019
Recall 19V434000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
High-voltage battery may short-circuit
Electrical System · 1,646 affected · Jun 10, 2019
Recall 19V415000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger seat improperly manufactured
N/A · 66 affected · Jun 5, 2019
Large Recall 19V416000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Wheel arch cover trim may detach
Wheels · 126,161 affected · Jun 5, 2019
Recall 19V385000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
No indicator for failed turn signal
Exterior Lighting · 23,241 affected · May 23, 2019
Large Recall 19V389000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Headlights can be adjusted/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 662,185 affected · May 22, 2019
Recall 19V277000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Hydraulic brakes may fail
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 12,645 affected · Apr 8, 2019
Recall 19V241000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Inaccurate specifications on tire label
Equipment · 8 affected · Mar 27, 2019
Recall 19V218000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect side impact air bag installed
Air Bags · 3 affected · Mar 20, 2019
Recall 19V188000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rear coil springs may fracture
Suspension · 56,173 affected · Mar 6, 2019

2018 35 recalls

See all 35 →
Recall 18V904000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rear coil springs may fracture
Suspension · 6,322 affected · Dec 19, 2018
Recall 18V893000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loose front suspension fasteners
Suspension · 36 affected · Dec 17, 2018
Recall 18V862000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Auxiliary heater connector may overheat
Electrical System · 845 affected · Dec 5, 2018
Recall 18V863000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly secured fuel line may cause fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,104 affected · Dec 5, 2018
Recall 18V864000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly secured fuel line may cause fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 516 affected · Dec 5, 2018
Recall 18V836000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bag mounting screw may be loose
Air Bags · 12 affected · Nov 27, 2018
Recall 18V824000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
No warning when key is left in ignition/fmvss 114
Electrical System · 73,549 affected · Nov 26, 2018
Recall 18V818000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Interim butyl tape repair may allow fuel to leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,987 affected · Nov 19, 2018
Recall 18V803000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrectly welded rear seat guide sleeves
Seats · 169 affected · Nov 14, 2018
Recall 18V671000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrectly positioned headlight/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 28 affected · Sep 26, 2018
Recall 18V639000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Transmission fluid vent hose may leak causing fire
Power Train · 1,916 affected · Sep 17, 2018
Recall 18V537000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
A/c drain tube causing air bag malfunction
Air Bags · 9,685 affected · Aug 20, 2018
Recall 18V536000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brake caliper bracket bolts may be loose
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8,416 affected · Aug 15, 2018
Recall 18V467000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Sunroof light bar may short circuit
Visibility · 45,457 affected · Jul 13, 2018
Recall 18V464000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Key may be removed while not in park/fmvss 114
Electrical System · 33,168 affected · Jul 11, 2018
Recall 18V430000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel supply line may leak fuel
Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,633 affected · Jun 25, 2018
Large Recall 18V427000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 237,947 affected · Jun 22, 2018
Recall 18V406000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's frontal air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 2,564 affected · Jun 13, 2018
Recall 18V380000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Certain child seats may damage seat belt buckles
Seat Belts · 54,729 affected · Jun 7, 2018
Recall 18V375000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly
Air Bags · 821 affected · Jun 6, 2018

2017 27 recalls

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Recall 17V822000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Curtain air bag may not deploy properly/fmvss 226
Air Bags · 8,037 affected · Dec 20, 2017
Recall 17V781000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel line may leak fuel
Fuel System, Gasoline · 48,693 affected · Dec 6, 2017
Recall 17V766000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel tank may leak fuel
Fuel System, Gasoline · 58 affected · Nov 29, 2017
Recall 17V675000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Aluminum trim for speakers can come loose
Structure · 31,323 affected · Oct 25, 2017
Recall 17V662000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Back-up lights may not be bright enough/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 5,509 affected · Oct 18, 2017
Large Recall 17V622000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Auxiliary heater electrical connector may melt
Electrical System · 216,913 affected · Oct 5, 2017
Recall 17V583000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel filter flange may crack causing fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 73,941 affected · Sep 20, 2017
Recall 17V508000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Engine control software may cause stall
Engine And Engine Cooling · 8,383 affected · Aug 16, 2017
Large Recall 17V509000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel pump failure cause engine stall
Fuel System, Gasoline · 280,915 affected · Aug 16, 2017
Recall 17V400000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Crash avoidance parking brake use/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 24,754 affected · Jun 26, 2017
Recall 17V352000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Mismatched vehicle identification number/fmvss 567
Equipment · 2 affected · May 31, 2017
Recall 17V309000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Heat shield not long enough to prevent damage
Engine And Engine Cooling · 84,262 affected · May 11, 2017
Recall 17V297000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Vehicle may roll despite being in 'park'
Power Train · 5 affected · May 3, 2017
Large Recall 17V298000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 240,487 affected · May 3, 2017
Recall 17V293000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Head curtain air bag improper deployment/fmvss 226
Air Bags · 17,694 affected · May 1, 2017
Recall 17V287000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect head restraints installed/fmvss 202a
Seats · 23 affected · Apr 28, 2017
Recall 17V280000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect vehicle production date/fmvss 567
Equipment · 2,091 affected · Apr 26, 2017
Recall 17V196000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Frontal air bag may deploy too forcibly/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 11,618 affected · Mar 22, 2017
Recall 17V150000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Seatbelt component may detach and enter the cabin
Seat Belts · 1,676 affected · Mar 8, 2017
Recall 17V151000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leak
N/A · 20,908 affected · Mar 8, 2017

2016 25 recalls

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Recall 16V955000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bags or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy
Air Bags · 5,947 affected · Dec 29, 2016
Large Recall 16V913000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Abs and stability control becomes inoperative
N/A · 135,683 affected · Dec 20, 2016
Large Recall 16V660000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 143,214 affected · Sep 13, 2016
Recall 16V648000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of electric power steering assist
Steering · 8 affected · Sep 8, 2016
Recall 16V646000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Engine compartment fuel hose may degrade and leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 28,249 affected · Sep 7, 2016
Large Recall 16V647000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Suction pump may allow fuel into the evap system
Engine And Engine Cooling · 110,042 affected · Sep 7, 2016
Recall 16V641000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Third row seat may move forward under load
Seats · 19,205 affected · Sep 6, 2016
Recall 16V642000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Side marker lights may not illuminate/fmvss 108
Electrical System · 79,895 affected · Sep 6, 2016
Recall 16V619000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Coolant leak may cause engine stall
Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,067 affected · Aug 24, 2016
Recall 16V519000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bags may deploy with excessive force/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 14,535 affected · Jul 8, 2016
Recall 16V464000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rear child locks may disengage
N/A · 5,658 affected · Jun 24, 2016
Recall 16V415000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Sunroof glass may detach from vehicle
Visibility · 536 affected · Jun 9, 2016
Recall 16V403000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel rail may detach and leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 55 affected · Jun 6, 2016
Large Recall 16V382000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Air Bags · 194,453 affected · Jun 1, 2016
Recall 16V376000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bag control unit power supply corrosion
N/A · 8,381 affected · May 27, 2016
Recall 16V337000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Vehicle weight information understated/part 567
Equipment · 11 affected · May 23, 2016
Recall 16V243000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Tpms incorrectly calibrated/fmvss 138
Tires · 366 affected · Apr 26, 2016
Recall 16V170000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Missing brake pedal clip may cause loss of braking
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 46,574 affected · Mar 24, 2016
Recall 16V171000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Water corrosion on electrical terminals
Electrical System · 91,442 affected · Mar 24, 2016
Recall 16V138000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Electric motor may shutdown unexpectedly
Electrical System · 5,561 affected · Mar 7, 2016

2015 13 recalls

Recall 15V823000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger seat occupant detection system may fail
Air Bags · 21,074 affected · Dec 8, 2015
Recall 15V824000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Side air bag may not deploy due to seat stitching
Air Bags · 904 affected · Dec 8, 2015
Recall 15V705000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of power brakes due to camshaft lobe fracture
Engine And Engine Cooling · 91,867 affected · Oct 26, 2015
Recall 15V627000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect occupant classification
Air Bags · 993 affected · Oct 7, 2015
Large Recall 15V483000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Air bag clock spring may fail
Air Bags · 415,825 affected · Aug 4, 2015
Recall 15V452000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Loss of electric power steering assist
Steering · 5,625 affected · Jul 20, 2015
Recall 15V373000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Left rear brake line may be loose
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 62 affected · Jun 15, 2015
Recall 15V311000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect pressure information/part 567
Equipment · 2,957 affected · May 26, 2015
Recall 15V229000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improper plating may cause fuel pump to fail
Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,205 affected · Apr 17, 2015
Recall 15V200000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Sunroof continues to close with key off/fmvss 118
Visibility · 3,646 affected · Apr 3, 2015
Recall 15V194000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Ignition switch may turn off
Electrical System · 20,676 affected · Apr 1, 2015
Recall 15V028000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel leaking into engine compartment
Fuel System, Gasoline · 44,658 affected · Jan 23, 2015
Recall 15V019000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel injection system fuel leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 26,008 affected · Jan 20, 2015

1987 15 recalls

Recall 87V182000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Interior systems:passive restraint:belts
N/A · 784 affected · Dec 1, 1987
Recall 87V175000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Equipment:speed control
N/A · 1,900 affected · Nov 16, 1987
Recall 87V170000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel injection:idle speed control unit
Vehicle Speed Control · 57,000 affected · Oct 28, 1987
Recall 87V162000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Wheels
N/A · 138 affected · Oct 20, 1987
Recall 87V157000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank
Fuel System, Gasoline · 25,000 affected · Oct 6, 1987
Recall 87V158000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brakes:caliper
Service Brakes, Air · 16,000 affected · Oct 6, 1987
Recall 87V083000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Interior systems:tracks and anchors:rear seat
Seats · 2,397 affected · Jun 8, 1987
Recall 87V085000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Power train:transmission:automatic:other parts
Power Train · 1,600 affected · Jun 8, 1987
Recall 87V069000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:throttle linkages and control:cam:fast idle
N/A · 25,000 affected · May 18, 1987
Recall 87V063000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Wheels:lugs:nuts:bolts
Wheels · 10,000 affected · May 8, 1987
Recall 87V051000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck
Fuel System, Gasoline · 339 affected · Apr 14, 1987
Recall 87V052000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank
Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,500 affected · Apr 14, 1987
Large Recall 87V053000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel pump
Fuel System, Gasoline · 278,520 affected · Apr 14, 1987
Large Recall 87V008000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka
Power Train · 251,102 affected · Jan 3, 1987
Recall 87V009000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel injection:idle speed control valve
Vehicle Speed Control · 81,000 affected · Jan 3, 1987

1973 12 recalls

Recall 73V229000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Engine cooling system:other parts
Engine And Engine Cooling · 16,000 affected · Dec 3, 1973
Recall 73V196000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Suspension:single axle:rear
Suspension · 13,500 affected · Oct 2, 1973
Large Recall 73V171000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel systems
N/A · 112,000 affected · Aug 16, 1973
Recall 73V154000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Brakes:hydraulic:shoe:disc brake system
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 12,500 affected · Jul 23, 1973
Recall 73V133000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an
Seat Belts · 7,630 affected · Jun 12, 1973
Recall 73V124000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Electrical system:wiring:harness:under dash
Electrical System · 6,487 affected · Jun 4, 1973
Recall 73V117000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm
Seat Belts · 371 affected · May 21, 1973
Recall 73V115000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Structure:frame:members and body:identification ma
Equipment · 1,360 affected · May 17, 1973
Recall 73V116000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Equipment:other labels
Equipment · 509 affected · May 17, 1973
Recall 73V107000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:cap:filler
Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,200 affected · May 8, 1973
Recall 73V108000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Tires:markings
Tires · 1,000 affected · May 8, 1973
Recall 73V006000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Structure:bumper assembly
Structure · 3,000 affected · Jan 9, 1973

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. Recall FAQ

Common questions about Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. issued?

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. has issued 594 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 33,009,119 vehicles since 1966. The most recent recall was reported 2026-04-24.

How do I check if my Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Does Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. have any "Do Not Drive" recalls?

Yes — 5 Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recalls carry a NHTSA "Do Not Drive" warning, meaning the affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Look for the red Do Not Drive badge on individual recall cards below.

Are any Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recalls related to fire risk?

Yes — 3 Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recalls have been flagged as having fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

Which Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. are: Fuel System, Gasoline (74), Air Bags (74), Electrical System (57), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (46), Equipment (39). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc..