Volkswagen Recalls (2010-2026)
Volkswagen has 187 recall campaigns on record across 21 models and the 2010 to 2026 model years. Most involve the air bags, electrical system, and fuel system.
Volkswagen scores 47 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 28 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.
In total, NHTSA lists 187 Volkswagen recall campaigns across 21 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 679,027 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the air bags.
A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Volkswagen model out so you can see which ones drive the count.
Volkswagen recalls by year
Volkswagen recalls by affected system
How Volkswagen compares
Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Volkswagen is highlighted.
| Rank | Make | Score | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Lexus | C 50 | 74 |
| #26 | Ford | C 48 | 715 |
| #27 | Honda | C 48 | 167 |
| #28 | Volkswagen | C 47 | 187 |
| #29 | Dodge | C 46 | 145 |
| #30 | Cadillac | C 45 | 126 |
| #31 | Chrysler | C 45 | 94 |
All Volkswagen models
| Model | Score | Recalls | Largest recall | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | D 22 | 46 | 662,185 | 2018-2026 |
| Jetta | B 66 | 42 | 679,027 | 2010-2026 |
| Tiguan | B 73 | 35 | 415,825 | 2010-2025 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | D 23 | 29 | 296,044 | 2020-2026 |
| Golf | F 18 | 28 | 679,027 | 2010-2021 |
| Passat | C 57 | 28 | 662,185 | 2010-2021 |
| ID.4 | F 6 | 26 | 99,064 | 2021-2026 |
| GTI | C 53 | 21 | 679,027 | 2011-2025 |
| Beetle | D 31 | 17 | 679,027 | 2010-2019 |
| Golf R | A 93 | 16 | 296,044 | 2016-2025 |
| CC | A 84 | 11 | 659,493 | 2010-2017 |
| e-Golf | A 92 | 9 | 5,947 | 2015-2018 |
| Golf SportWagen | F 9 | 9 | 679,027 | 2015-2019 |
| Taos | B 72 | 8 | 75,323 | 2022-2026 |
| Touareg | A 94 | 8 | 46,574 | 2010-2017 |
| Arteon | A 92 | 6 | 43,091 | 2019-2023 |
| EOS | B 77 | 5 | 659,493 | 2010-2016 |
| Golf Alltrack | F 4 | 4 | 296,044 | 2017-2019 |
| Routan | C 41 | 3 | 20,676 | 2010-2012 |
| ID. Buzz | D 36 | 2 | 5,644 | 2025 |
| GLI | A 99 | 1 | 43,091 | 2021 |
Recent Volkswagen recalls
- Taos
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As …
- Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to com…
- Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electri…
- ID.4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery f…
- ID.4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
- Tiguan
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front p…
- Atlas Cross Sport
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
- ID.4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery f…
Common questions about Volkswagen recalls
- How many recalls does Volkswagen have?
- NHTSA has 187 Volkswagen recall campaigns on record across 21 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, electrical system, and fuel system.
- Which Volkswagen has the most recalls?
- The Volkswagen Atlas has the most recall campaigns of any Volkswagen model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
- Is Volkswagen reliable when it comes to recalls?
- Volkswagen scores 47 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 28 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
- How do I check a Volkswagen for recalls?
- Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Volkswagen. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Recalls for other makes
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.