1995 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

5 recalls, 84 complaints - 47 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence

REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

153,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

238,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect Description

IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

Consequence

A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. A STALLED VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE HAVING THE POTENTIAL SHAFT MATERIAL PROBLEM. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FAN BLADE INCLUDING A NEW LOCK NUT ON VEHICLE WITH LOOSE FAN BLADE LOCK NUTS.

34,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES, A TIE WRAP IS USED TO GUIDE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOME TIE WRAPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A LARGE LOOP OPENING IMPROPERLY GUIDING THE CABLE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.

Consequence

THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THEPOTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CRUISE CONTROL TIE WRAP AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE.

79 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

Defect Description

THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLE, SO THAT A SHARP RIDGE ON THE EDGE OF SPINDLE'S THREAD WOULD HAVE REMAINED.

Consequence

THIS RIDGE CAN DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE JACK'S SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. THE JACK COULD COLLAPSE WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON STANDING CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE COULD BE INJURED.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.

104,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

84 total complaints 5 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	7
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	5
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT	5
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	4
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	2

Incident date: Feb 22, 2012

THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS FINE IN THE MORNING, BUT AFTER WORK (APPROX 5 PM) IT EITHER DOES NOT WORK OR ONLY WORKS FOR A FEW MINUTES/MILES. SOMETIMES TAPPING ON THE FRONT OF THE GAUGE HELPS IT RESUME REGISTERING THE SPEED, SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT HELP. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2004

IT IS SUSPECTED THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FAULTY. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL CONSTANTLY BLOW, CAR WON'T START, DASHBOARD LIGHTS STAY OFF, SUNROOF WILL NOT WORK.*AK

Incident date: Nov 13, 2000

WHILE DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THEY COULD QUIT WORKING. HEADLIGHTS COULD BE ON, THEN TURN OFF.*AK

Incident date: Nov 13, 2000

WHILE DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THEY COULD QUIT WORKING. HEADLIGHTS COULD BE ON, THEN TURN OFF.*AK

Incident date: Oct 6, 2000

TRYING TO KEEP DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIME, BUT COULD NEVER KEEP IT CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE DOOR CHANNEL. THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN THERE SINCE THE BEGINING.*AK

REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. YH

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: May 15, 2000

A/C COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER FAILED-VALVE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY- NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT INSTEAD OF VALVE ONLY. COMMON PROBLEM WITH VW. NHTSA SHOULD HAVE THIS UNIT RECALLED. *AK

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Incident date: Mar 7, 1996

BATTERY LEAKS - DESTROY THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. *AK

Incident date: May 15, 2000

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. CONTROLLER WAS NOT TRANSMITTING TO TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT. TRANSMISSION WAS BEING REPLACED. EFFECT OF A BAD TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO PACE WITH FLOWING TRAFFIC. *AK

Incident date: Nov 15, 1999

UNABLE TO REPAIR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (SPEEDOMETER) DUE TO PARTS SHORTAGE FROM VOLKSWAGEN. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 1997

THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE BECOME TANGLED 4 TIMES ON EACH SIDE. *AK

DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO STAY OPEN AND NOT LATCH. DEALER SAID THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DOOR LATCH ASSEMBY. *AK

Incident date: Aug 1, 1999

BEFORE RECEIVING A MFR. RECALL NOTICE ON HOOD LATCH; VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT( BENT HOOD ). LATER ON WHILE DRIVING THE ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 55 MPH THE HOOD POP OPEN, AND CRACKS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. NOTIFED DEALER OF RECALL AND INFORMED CONSUMER THEY REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 1996

RECALL 98V160000/VW HOOD LATCH; BEFORE RECALL RECEIVED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HOOD LATCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING A T APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MP.; HOOD UNLATCHED AND HIT TOP OF ROOF AND CRACKED FRONT WINDSHIELD. AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT LATCH WAS TEMPERED WI... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 1999

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Crash

REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. YH

Incident date: Jul 10, 1998

RECALL 95V178000; WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOT OF NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT WAS BENT. ALSO, THAT ENTIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Incident date: Jul 7, 1995

REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.

Incident date: Sep 7, 1995

ECU AND COIL WIRE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE STALLING.

Incident date: Sep 7, 1995

ECU AND COIL WIRE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE STALLING.

Incident date: Jul 7, 1995

REAR WHEEL CYLINDER FAILED AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Incident date: Apr 24, 1997

TAIL LIGHT FAILED.

Incident date: Sep 7, 1995

REAR DOOR ALIGNED IMPROPERLY,DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

Incident date: Sep 7, 1995

MIDDLE CONSOLE LOOSE AND LOCK BROKEN.

Incident date: Nov 28, 1995

MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE FAILED.

Incident date: Apr 26, 1996

REAR HATCH LOCK STICKS INTERMITTENTLY.

Incident date: Feb 11, 1997

HIGH BEAM BULB FAILED,INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED.

Incident date: Feb 11, 1997

HIGH BEAM BULB FAILED,INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED.

Incident date: Apr 24, 1997

RADIO FAILED.

Incident date: Feb 7, 1998

DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Incident date: Oct 27, 1998

HOOD LOCK RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Incident date: Oct 14, 1998

ENGINE BELTS AND VALVE COVER FAILED.

Incident date: Oct 14, 1998

ENGINE BELTS AND VALVE COVER FAILED.

Incident date: Sep 29, 1998

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Incident date: Feb 11, 1998

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Incident date: Feb 7, 1998

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Incident date: Feb 7, 1998

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Incident date: Feb 7, 1998

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Incident date: Oct 1, 1998

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DEALER ABOUT TWO RECALLS, ONE IS ON THE HOOD LATCH RECALL #98V160000, AND THE OTHER IS THE REAR BRAKE LINE RECALL #98V195000. DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Incident date: Oct 1, 1998

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DEALER ABOUT TWO RECALLS, ONE IS ON THE HOOD LATCH RECALL #98V160000, AND THE OTHER IS THE REAR BRAKE LINE RECALL #98V195000. DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Incident date: Jun 22, 1998

CONSUMER RECEIVED AN IMPACT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE SIDE WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER READ IN MANUAL THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD ONLY DEPLO IF VEHCILE WAS HIT OR RECEIVED IMPACT IN THE FRONT. PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR CUTS/ ABRASIONS FROM THE AIR BAGS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND CONSUMER ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 1, 1998

VEHICLE CAN NOT BE LOCKED. THE TUMBLER HAVE FALLEN OUT OF THE DOOR HANDLE LEAVING A HOLE. PRIOR TO FALLING OUT THE CAR LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE.

Incident date: May 1, 1998

ALL THE DOOR LOCKS ARE POPPING OUT OF THE HOLE. (TUMBLER.) TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE, R AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THE LOCKS UNLESS THE DRIVER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. DRIVER SAID COULD NOT GET IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE LOCKS BROKE, AND THE KEY DID NOT WORK. *AK

Showing 50 of 84 complaints.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

47 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	2
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM	2
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)	2

350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update model year applicability to include 2017.

140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ign

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INSTALLING NEW STYLE SWITCH FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT

220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INFORMATION ON CRUISE CONTROL, TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION, CORRECTION. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *YC

101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY RETURN, CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT FUNCTION. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONDITION WITH THE ABS PUMP ACTIVATION IS HEARD WHEN VEHICLE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH. *YC

101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY RETURN TO STOP, CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT FUNCTION. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

100000 POWER TRAIN

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

TOOTHED BELT RUNS TOWARDS OUTSIDE, WEARS OUT/ JUMPS OFF, AND CRACKS. *AK

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, POSSIBLEDTC'S STORED IN TCM DTC MEMORY

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

CONDITIONS REGARDING EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH KEY WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. *YC

176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

HOOD LOCK FASTENER, TORQUE REVISION. *TW

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

DIAGNOSTICS FOR COMPLAUINTS OF ENGINE MISS/POOR PERFORMANCE. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, RESISTOR WIRE INSTALLATION. *TW

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATELY. *TW

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATELY. *TW

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TW

106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

UNKNOWN

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

INTAKE AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, OIL ACCUMULATION. *TW

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS FREEZING. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2019

Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a defect petition received on 14 August 2019 requesting an investigation of an alleged defect of the manual transmissions in Model Year (MY) 2019 Volkswagen (VW) GTI, Golf GTI and Jetta GLI vehicles. The stalling incidents cited o... ccurred without warning as the vehicle slows to a stop or prepares to make a turn across traffic with the clutch pressed in and the vehicle in neutral.The hazard posed by a vehicle stalling event is manifested in the inability of the vehicle to move with the flow of surrounding traffic. Two factors have a major impact on the potential hazard to the vehicle, its occupants and surrounding vehicles: the surrounding traffic speed and the subject vehicle's restart ability. In the case of the vehicles that are the subject of this petition, restart is immediate and the stalls occur when the vehicle is slowing to stop for a traffic signal, making a turn, or is completely stopped. These circumstances substantially reduce the risk of harm to the vehicle, its occupants and surrounding vehicles.As of March 2, 2020, out of the population of 11,333 subject vehicles, NHTSA has identified 214 consumer complaints in its database, with unique Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN), citing engine stalling as vehicles are being brought to a stop and/or preparing to make a cross traffic turn. When combined with the warranty, field report and customer complaint data received from VW in response to the Information Request letter sent, NHTSA identified 413 unique VINs alleging low speed engine stalling.Volkswagen determined that the low speed / idle engine stall was the result of unwanted gases remaining in the cylinder caused by the intake valve camshaft not being in the correct position at idle. The intake camshaft is in an advanced position. This advanced position results in too much overlap with the position of the exhaust valve camshaft, allowing both the intake and exhaust valves to be open at the same time. The erroneous advanced position of the intake camshaft is a result of low oil pressure at idle and high oil temperatures, greater than or equal to 110?C/230?F combined with engine control algorithms in the Engine Control Module (ECM) that position the intake camshaft. Based on examination of returned engines, only engines manufactured at the Silao Mexico plant were affected due to a tolerance stack-up issue with the oil system of the engines.In December of 2019, VW initiated a Service Action (24FD) to remedy the stalling issue in the affected vehicles. The warranty for the affected vehicles was extended to December 31, 2025. The software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) will be updated with a new calibration value for the adaptation nodes of the regulation valve. This is a directed action with letters being sent to vehicle owners asking them to bring their vehicles to their dealership to have the software update installed in their vehicle. The letters were sent in December 2019.After thoroughly assessing the material submitted by the petitioner, information already in NHTSA's possession, information submitted by Volkswagen in response to an information request and the potential risks to safety implicated by the petitioner's allegation, NHTSA does not believe that the stalling condition as alleged by the petitioner indicates the likelihood of a safety related defect that would warrant a formal investigation, therefore the petition is denied. Further specifics can be found in the Federal Register Notice.ODI complaint ID Numbers are listed on the attached sheet.Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2000

ENGINE STALLING

BY LETTER RECEIVED ON JUNE 24, 2005, MR. RONALD M. STRICKLAND OF RALEIGH, NC, SUBMITTED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE IGNITION COIL PLUGS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, GOLF AND PASSAT SEDANS.THE PETITIONER ALLEGES THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED MU... LTIPLE STALLING EVENTS AS A RESULT OF ONE OR MORE IGNITION COIL PLUGS MALFUNCTIONING ON HIS 2002 VW JETTA SEDAN.AS A RESULT OF THE ENGINE STALLING, THE PETITIONER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORTS WHEN HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.AFTER A FEW MINUTES PARKED ON THE SHOULDER HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE OPERATED AT REDUCED POWER.VW ISSUED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN (CSC) ON JANUARY 31, 2003 TO INSTRUCT THEIR DEALERSHIPS TO INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL PACKS AND TO REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.CONSUMERS WERE NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERSHIPS VIA OWNER LETTERS MAILED OUT ON JUNE 6, 2003.WHILE VW INITIALLY INSTRUCTED THE DEALERSHIPS TO ONLY REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL PACKS, A REVISED CSC WAS ISSUED TO DEALERSHIPS IN DECEMBER 2003 AND JANUARY 2004, INSTRUCTING DEALERSHIPS TO REPLACE ALL IGNITION COIL PACKS REGARDLESS OF THEIR PERFORMANCE.A REMINDER TO THE DEALERSHIPS WAS SENT BY VW ON APRIL OF 2004.ALTHOUGH THE CONCERNS OF THE PETITIONER COULD THEORETICALLY CREATE A SAFETY PROBLEM, THE RISK IS VERY SMALL, DUE TO THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING ON EITHER 3, 5, OR 7 CYLINDERS.THERE ARE NO REPORTED CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT.ONCE DRIVERS ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM (LOSS OF POWER DUE TO ONE OF THE IGNITION COIL PACKS MALFUNCTIONING), DRIVERS ARE ABLE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY AND COMPENSATORY MEASURES AND STILL MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLES.IN ADDITION, FOUR FIRES WERE REPORTED TO ODI.THESE WERE IGNITION COIL BURNOUTS WITH NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND WERE LOCALIZED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. DURING THE LAST 24 MONTHS THE NUMBER OF STALL AND DRIVABILITY COMPLAINTS REPORTED TO ODI HAS GREATLY DIMINISHED FROM A PEAK OF 195 IN JANUARY OF 2003 TO ONLY 3 IN AUGUST OF 2005.THIS COINCIDES WITH THE CSC RELEASED BY VW.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

INADVERTENT SIDE-AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE-THORAX AND SIDE-HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS TO PROTECT THE FRONT AND REAR OUTBOARD OCCUPANTS IN A SIDE-IMPACT CRASH.THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 499 REPORTS (482 OWNERS REPORTS AND 17 WARRANTY CLAIMS).THE CRASH SENSING SYSTEM?S ALGORITHM MAY RECOGNIZE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

FUEL PUMP LEAKS

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004, BASED ON FIVE CONSUMER REPORTS ALLEGING FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP.BY LETTER OF APRIL 14, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA (VOLKSWAGEN) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 35,000 GOLF AND GTI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN WOLFSBU... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON OCTOBER 19, 2004, BASED ON NINE REPORTS ON 2000 THROUGH 2001 JETTA AND GTI VEHICLES ALLEGING THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND OR HAZARD FLASHERS FAIL TO BLINK, OR FLASH.SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHTS WOULD BLINK ONLY A FEW TIMES AND THEN STOP.SEVERAL OF T... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

ODI HAS RECEIVED THREE REPORTS, INCLUDING THE PETITIONERS, REGARDING ALLEGED HOOD LATCH FAILURES.ALL OF THE ODI REPORTS INDICATE THE HOOD FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING.FOLLOWING A TELEPHONE INQUIRY, VOLKSWAGEN PROVIDED ODI WITH SOME LIMITED INFORMATION REGARDING SIX ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF HOOD FLY-UP FOR MOD... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1995

HOOD FLY-UP

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

HEATER CORE RUPTURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF across all model years (1985, 2021).

169 Total Recalls

2,101 Total Complaints

12 Investigations

90 Reported Crashes

48 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2023	0	22	View
2022	0	132	View
2021	1	12	View
2020	2	8	View
2019	6	88	View
2018	6	38	View
2017	5	145	View
2016	9	115	View
2015	12	184	View
2014	5	14	View
2013	5	67	View
2012	6	68	View
2011	6	151	View
2010	4	97	View
2009	0	5	View
2008	0	1	View
2007	0	2	View
2006	3	16	View
2005	4	27	View
2004	6	33	View
2003	6	33	View
2002	7	98	View
2001	9	152	View
2000	8	118	View
1999	7	76	View
1998	1	28	View
1997	0	25	View
1996	1	74	View
1995 (current)	5	84
1994	5	57	View
1993	5	11	View
1992	2	6	View
1991	3	11	View
1990	5	10	View
1989	4	41	View
1988	6	9	View
1987	4	4	View
1986	5	20	View
1985	6	15	View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
JETTA	249	14,075	View
PASSAT	185	10,492	View
BEETLE	157	3,629	View
GTI	116	1,926	View
ID.4	115	1,606	View
ATLAS	101	2,700	View
TIGUAN	78	3,173	View
ATLAS CROSS SPORT	73	701	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

1995 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - All Years Overview

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - Year by Year

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