Volkswagen problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 48,809 owner complaints on file for the 39 Volkswagen models below. Pick a model to see every model year.
Volkswagen models
| Model | Model years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Arteon | 2019 to 2024 | 62 |
| Atlas | 2018 to 2027 | 3,126 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2020 to 2027 | 833 |
| Beetle | 1998 to 2019 | 3,615 |
| Beetle Convertible | 2008 to 2019 | 48 |
| Cabrio | 1991 to 2002 | 301 |
| Cabriolet | 1990 to 1993 | 11 |
| CC | 2009 to 2017 | 1,359 |
| Corrado | 1990 to 1995 | 186 |
| E-Golf | 2015 to 2019 | 90 |
| Eos | 2007 to 2016 | 550 |
| Eurovan | 1993 to 2003 | 282 |
| Fox | 1990 to 1993 | 54 |
| Gli | 1990 to 2027 | 23 |
| Golf | 1990 to 2027 | 1,926 |
| Golf Alltrack | 2017 to 2019 | 154 |
| Golf R | 2012 to 2027 | 121 |
| Golf Sportwagen | 2015 to 2019 | 248 |
| GTI | 1990 to 2026 | 1,945 |
| Id. Buzz | 2025 | 18 |
| ID.4 | 2021 to 2026 | 1,836 |
| Jetta | 1990 to 2027 | 13,822 |
| Jetta Gli | 1990 to 2021 | 3 |
| Jetta Hybrid | 2013 to 2016 | 138 |
| Jetta Sportwagen | 2008 to 2014 | 237 |
| Jetta Wagon | 2001 to 2005 | 12 |
| New Beetle | 1998 to 2010 | 262 |
| Passat | 1990 to 2022 | 10,351 |
| Passat Wagon | 1990 to 2010 | 69 |
| Phaeton | 2004 to 2006 | 11 |
| R32 | 2004 to 2008 | 152 |
| Rabbit | 2006 to 2009 | 254 |
| Routan | 2009 to 2014 | 1,250 |
| Taos | 2022 to 2027 | 821 |
| Tiguan | 2009 to 2027 | 3,657 |
| Tiguan Limited | 2018 | 11 |
| Touareg | 2004 to 2017 | 946 |
| Touareg Hybrid | 2011 to 2015 | 0 |
| Vanagon | 1990 to 1991 | 25 |
Common Volkswagen problems by part
- Volkswagen electrical system problems 7,287
- Volkswagen engine problems 6,808
- Volkswagen air bags problems 5,091
- Volkswagen fuel system problems 4,226
- Volkswagen brakes problems 3,620
- Volkswagen drivetrain & axles problems 2,916
- Volkswagen wipers, windshield & visibility problems 2,003
- Volkswagen steering problems 1,675
- Volkswagen lighting problems 1,640
- Volkswagen transmission problems 1,445
- Volkswagen body & structure problems 1,361
- Volkswagen cruise control problems 1,267
- Volkswagen forward collision avoidance problems 1,067
- Volkswagen suspension problems 958
- Volkswagen seats problems 842
- Volkswagen seat belts problems 549
- Volkswagen stability control problems 541
- Volkswagen air conditioning & heating problems 498
- Volkswagen tires problems 481
- Volkswagen latches & locks problems 398
- Volkswagen exhaust system problems 366
- Volkswagen wheels problems 330
- Volkswagen cooling system problems 317
- Volkswagen lane departure problems 273
- Volkswagen backover prevention problems 268