repaired · 2022 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Volkswagen GolfProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Golf, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-716 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Volkswagen Golf has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Service brakes
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Steering
1Air bags
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Volkswagen Golf recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Golf year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Golf median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Volkswagen Golf safety ratings
2021 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Golf owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Since shortly after purchase, the vehicle has experienced intermittent drivability and shifting issues along with repeated EPC and check engine warnings. Diagnostic trouble code P0111 (intake air temperature plausibility) has been present along with other electrical and engine management faults. A…
Faulty door wiring harness leading driver side blinkers to stop working, windows randomly rolling down, rear collision detector errors, engine start/stop errors.
red power steering system light turned on and flashed/beeped 3X. steering wheel locked up and I could not turn. I was on the freeway in the far right lane and managed to force push the steering wheel to the right and slowly merge over to the shoulder. Volks in Kearny Mesa confirmed issue with…
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