Volkswagen recalls and problems

30 Volkswagen models with recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Arteon2019–2023 · 6 recalls · 43 complaints Atlas2018–2026 · 77 recalls · 2,022 complaints Atlas Cross Sport2020–2026 · 53 recalls · 493 complaints Beetle2000–2019 · 60 recalls · 2,243 complaints Beetle Convertible2008–2019 · 22 recalls · 42 complaints Cabrio2000–2002 · 2 recalls · 77 complaints CC2008–2017 · 41 recalls · 983 complaints E-Golf2015–2019 · 11 recalls · 55 complaints EOS2007–2016 · 21 recalls · 425 complaints Eurovan2000–2004 · 2 recalls · 97 complaints Golf2000–2023 · 87 recalls · 1,181 complaints Golf Alltrack2017–2019 · 4 recalls · 100 complaints Golf R2012–2026 · 20 recalls · 80 complaints Golf Sportwagen2013–2019 · 20 recalls · 172 complaints GTI2000–2025 · 61 recalls · 1,343 complaints Id. Buzz2025–2025 · 2 recalls · 16 complaints Id.42021–2026 · 46 recalls · 1,023 complaints Jetta2000–2026 · 109 recalls · 8,856 complaints Jetta Hybrid2013–2016 · 6 recalls · 101 complaints Jetta Sportwagen2008–2014 · 6 recalls · 171 complaints NEW Beetle2000–2006 · 8 recalls · 127 complaints Passat2000–2022 · 105 recalls · 6,352 complaints Passat Wagon2001–2010 · 11 recalls · 50 complaints R322004–2008 · 5 recalls · 129 complaints Rabbit2006–2009 · 7 recalls · 152 complaints Routan2008–2014 · 9 recalls · 784 complaints Taos2022–2026 · 9 recalls · 504 complaints Tiguan2009–2026 · 65 recalls · 2,332 complaints Touareg2004–2017 · 30 recalls · 646 complaints Touareg Hybrid2011–2015 · 7 recalls · 0 complaints

Recent Volkswagen recalls

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery

NHTSA campaign 26V630000 · reported September 30, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 22,524 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
The risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EX. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 26V590000 · reported September 11, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 208,724 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
The risk: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.

Electrical system: body control module, software

NHTSA campaign 26V587000 · reported September 10, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 49,958 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
The risk: An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.