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VolkswagenRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 34,607 owner complaints on file for 52 Volkswagen models. The Jetta has the most (10,019). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models529 currently sold
Owner complaints34,607All model years
Most complaintsJetta10,019 complaints
Latest recall26V-630Sep 30, 2026

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Current Volkswagen models

Jetta1980–2027 · 10,019 complaintsMost complaints: 2009
Tiguan2009–2026 · 2,353 complaintsMost complaints: 2018
Atlas2018–2026 · 2,038 complaintsMost complaints: 2019
GTI1985–2025 · 1,407 complaintsMost complaints: 2019
ID.42021–2026 · 1,032 complaintsMost complaints: 2023
Taos2022–2026 · 510 complaintsMost complaints: 2022
Atlas Cross Sport2020–2026 · 497 complaintsMost complaints: 2021
Golf R2012–2026 · 81 complaintsMost complaints: 2017
ID. Buzz2025 · 16 complaints

Past Volkswagen models

Passat1988–2022 · 7,709 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Beetle1968–2019 · 2,596 complaintsMost complaints: 2004
Golf1985–2023 · 1,442 complaintsMost complaints: 2015
CC2009–2017 · 982 complaintsMost complaints: 2010
Routan2009–2014 · 781 complaintsMost complaints: 2009
Touareg2004–2017 · 646 complaintsMost complaints: 2004
EOS2007–2016 · 426 complaintsMost complaints: 2012
Eurovan1993–2004 · 218 complaintsMost complaints: 1993
NEW Beetle1998–2006 · 191 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
Cabrio1991–2002 · 186 complaintsMost complaints: 2001
Golf Sportwagen2015–2019 · 172 complaintsMost complaints: 2015
Jetta Sportwagen2008–2014 · 171 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Rabbit1975–2009 · 163 complaintsMost complaints: 2009
Corrado1989–1995 · 149 complaintsMost complaints: 1992
R322004–2008 · 129 complaintsMost complaints: 2008
Jetta Hybrid2013–2016 · 101 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Golf Alltrack2017–2019 · 100 complaintsMost complaints: 2017
FOX1987–1993 · 81 complaintsMost complaints: 1988
Volkswagen1949–2003 · 74 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
E-GOLF2015–2019 · 55 complaintsMost complaints: 2015
Vanagon1980–1991 · 51 complaintsMost complaints: 1990
Passat Wagon2001–2010 · 50 complaintsMost complaints: 2007
Cabriolet1984–1990 · 44 complaints
Arteon2019–2023 · 43 complaints
Beetle Convertible2008–2019 · 42 complaints
Scirocco1975–1988 · 16 complaints
Golf Sportswagen2015–2017 · 15 complaints
GLI1990–2021 · 12 complaints
Quantum1983–1986 · 4 complaints
Camper1969–1989 · 2 complaints
Dasher1974–1989 · 2 complaints
Type III1968–1972 · 1 complaint
Type IV1971–1972 · 0 complaints
1151968 · 0 complaints
Karman Ghia1966–1973 · 0 complaints
4111972 · 0 complaints
Super Beetle1977 · 0 complaints
Syncro1986–1989 · 0 complaints
Thing1973–1974 · 0 complaints
Convertible1980–1985 · 0 complaints
Touareg Hybrid2011–2015 · 0 complaints
Type I1967–1977 · 0 complaints
Type II1968–1978 · 0 complaints
Latest

New Volkswagen recalls

Propulsion system: traction battery26V-630 · ID.4 · Sep 30, 2026 · 22,524 vehiclesSteering26V-590 · Atlas, Tiguan · Sep 11, 2026 · 208,724 vehiclesBody control module: software26V-587 · Tiguan · Sep 10, 2026 · 49,958 vehiclesBack over prevention: software26V-473 · Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport · Jul 22, 2026 · 57,851 vehiclesBack over prevention: software26V-321 · Tiguan · May 20, 2026 · 8 vehiclesDelivery: pressure sensor26V-258 · Taos · Apr 22, 2026 · 38,710 vehiclesElectrical system: instrument cluster/panel26V-185 · Jetta, Taos · Mar 25, 2026 · 75,323 vehiclesElectrical system: wiring26V-138 · Jetta · Mar 11, 2026 · 48,165 vehicles