2018 · Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. Recalls Reported in 2018
35 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 1,608,537 vehicles. ⚠ 2 marked Do Not Drive.
2018 Recalls
All 35 Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
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
Large Recall 18V370000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger's air bag may deploy improperly
Air Bags · 139,249 affected · Jun 4, 2018
Do Not Drive 18V369000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Insufficient coating on brake caliper pistons
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 10,225 affected · Jun 1, 2018
Do Not Drive 18V324000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Lower ball joint separation
Suspension · 2,473 affected · May 16, 2018
Recall 18V325000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrectly folded front seat-mounted air bag
N/A · 548 affected · May 16, 2018
Recall 18V329000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Modifications to vehicles made them noncompliant
N/A · 252 affected · May 16, 2018
Recall 18V284000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Fuel leak from fuel tank/fmvss 301
Fuel System, Gasoline · 278 affected · May 2, 2018
Recall 18V262000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Rear shocks may have poor welds
Suspension · 7,430 affected · Apr 25, 2018
Recall 18V247000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's frontal air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 71,335 affected · Apr 18, 2018
Large Recall 18V229000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Coolant pump may overheat or short-circuit
Engine And Engine Cooling · 342,867 affected · Apr 11, 2018
Recall 18V159000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Improperly torqued engine support bolts
N/A · 4 affected · Mar 8, 2018
Large Recall 18V148000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Air Bags · 363,713 affected · Mar 6, 2018
Recall 18V102000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect driver air bag installed/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 3,768 affected · Feb 9, 2018
Recall 18V096000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Incorrect information on tire label/fmvss 110
Equipment · 3,543 affected · Feb 7, 2018
Large Recall 18V082000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Air Bags · 162,782 affected · Jan 30, 2018
Recall 18V004000
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 10,166 affected · Jan 4, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. 2018 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. issue in 2018?
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. issued 35 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 2018, affecting an estimated 1,608,537 vehicles. Of these, 2 carry a "Do Not Drive" warning.
How do I check if my 2018 Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.