2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
3 recalls, 16 complaints - 520 TSBs
14E007000 Mar 7, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/s... Read more
Consequence
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
07E023000 Mar 29, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAI... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
07V063000 Feb 20, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Aug 8, 2019
Incident date: Aug 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG WOULD NOT TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH DUE TO LACK OF ELECTRICITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHUMACHER VOLKSWAGEN (3001 OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD, WEST PALM BEACH, F... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 11, 2018
Incident date: Oct 25, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR HATCH DOOR STOPS WORKING. HATCH WILL NOT CLOSE. IS A COMMON ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 11, 2018
Incident date: Oct 25, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR HATCH DOOR STOPS WORKING. HATCH WILL NOT CLOSE. IS A COMMON ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 15, 2017
Incident date: Aug 15, 2017
THE FRONT HOOD LATCH AND LOCKING MECHANISM HAS A DESIGN ERROR THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND LOCK THE HOOD. THE HOOD LATCH AND LOCKING MECHANICAL PARTS IN MY OPINOIN NEEDS TO BE MODIFIED TO WORK CORRECTLY. CAR HOODS NEED TO BE SECURED AND LOCK PROPERLY FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF A VEHICLES. I A... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Feb 11, 2016
Incident date: Dec 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE UNLATCHED WITHOUT WARNING AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD, HOOD, AND OTHER UNKNOWN COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPL... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jul 27, 2011
Incident date: May 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT STITCHING BEGAN TO UNRAVEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000. UPDA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 31, 2011
Incident date: May 31, 2011
2006 VW GOLF TDI 70K MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN ILLINOIS. FAILURE OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS WITHIN 6 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. IN EACH CASE THE COIL SPRING BROKE TOWARDS THE END. AT THE TOP ON ONE SIDE, ON THE BOTTOM ON THE OTHER SIDE. COIL SPRINGS ARE GENERALL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jul 10, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE FUEL INJECTION. THE DEALE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 10, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE FUEL INJECTION. THE DEALE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 11, 2007
Incident date: Mar 8, 2007
I WAS REAR ENDED WHILE MY CAR WAS AT A DEAD STOP. THE PICK UP TRUCK BEHIND ME HIT ME GOING AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 50 MPH CAUSING ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH MY FRONT AND REAR END OF MY CAR SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGES, BUT MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SEAT CAME UNLOCKED AND CAUSED ME T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Mar 11, 2007
Incident date: Mar 8, 2007
I WAS REAR ENDED WHILE MY CAR WAS AT A DEAD STOP. THE PICK UP TRUCK BEHIND ME HIT ME GOING AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 50 MPH CAUSING ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH MY FRONT AND REAR END OF MY CAR SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGES, BUT MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SEAT CAME UNLOCKED AND CAUSED ME T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT
Mar 11, 2007
Incident date: Mar 8, 2007
I WAS REAR ENDED WHILE MY CAR WAS AT A DEAD STOP. THE PICK UP TRUCK BEHIND ME HIT ME GOING AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 50 MPH CAUSING ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH MY FRONT AND REAR END OF MY CAR SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGES, BUT MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SEAT CAME UNLOCKED AND CAUSED ME T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jan 10, 2007
Incident date: Jan 5, 2007
(1) INTERCOOLER LEAKING OIL @ 16K MILES ON A 2006 VW GOLF TDI. FAILURE IS DUE TO CHAFFING OF THE ALUMINUM INTERCOOLER PIPES BY THE PERPENDICULAR PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT EXTENDS TO IT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE GRILL AND TOUCHES THE INTERCOOLER. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, OVER TIME, THE PLASTIC MOVES ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 3, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VW GOLF 16000 AND STOPPING AND PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE REVVED UP, BUT DID NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT SAID THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL OF THE TIME, AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN A FACTOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY MADE AN ADJUS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Sep 14, 2006
Incident date: Aug 26, 2006
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE (ONLY 14,500 MILES) ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS A LOSS IN POWER AND A WHINING SOUND. THE WHINING SOUND INCREASED SPEED AND PITCH WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THEN SOON AFTER, SMOKE CAME FROM THE TAIL PIPE. PARKED CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE. DEALER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 13, 2006
Incident date: Feb 18, 2006
SPEEDOMETER PROVIDES AN INCORRECT READING BY GERMAN LAW. THIS READING IS OFF BY 1-10 MPH, AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS ALSO EASILY FIXED. *JB
EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 31.0 | 40.0 | 34.0 | Diesel | $2,350 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 40.0 | 32.0 | Diesel | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
520 manufacturer communications from 308 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 61 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 58 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 45 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 43 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 29 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 18 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 16 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 |
V171901201285565
Aug 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285562
May 30, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560
Apr 24, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V941901201152119
Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V271901201189422
Dec 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
SM 48-2022
Jun 15, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
V171901201285543
Jan 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285543
Jan 21, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285543
Jan 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
A002155201173212
Dec 15, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
V171901201285542
Dec 13, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V271901201189417
Dec 6, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include I.D.4.
TT 01 21 03
Dec 3, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in Control Module -623- after repair.
V171901201285541
Dec 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V691901201047914
Nov 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update to model year applicability.
V171901201285540
Oct 28, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V0018092053065_3
Oct 26, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
V171901201285539
Sep 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285539
Sep 28, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V2418012045138_9
Sep 2, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update to model year applicability.
V171901201285537
Jul 28, 2021
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285537
Jul 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285536
Jun 29, 2021
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171806201781315
Jun 22, 2021
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil consumption measurement.
V001713203384614
Jun 22, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
V001713203384614
Jun 22, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
V011812201460317
Jun 21, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM)
V011615201481513
Jun 21, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
V011615201481513
Jun 21, 2021
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
V171901201285535
Jun 3, 2021
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V871812200556626
May 18, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V171901201285534
May 11, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
ELSAallignVW
Apr 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time w
TT 00 13 04_6
Apr 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts ordering information
V171901201285533
Apr 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285533
Apr 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
SM 22-2021
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
V941901201152117
Mar 2, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
V011615201481512
Mar 1, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
V2418012045138_9
Feb 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update to brochure purchase url
V001713203384613
Feb 22, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
V011812201460316
Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
V171901201285532
Feb 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
TT 97 14 02
Jan 29, 2021
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Data link diagnostics and tips
V1719012012855_3
Jan 25, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
V271901201189416
Jan 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V271901201189416
Jan 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V5515032021354_7
Jan 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
V5515032021354_7
Jan 14, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
SM C-2020
Dec 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
V171806201781314
Nov 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
V171806201781314
Nov 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
TT 00 16 02-4
Oct 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Mandatory fastener.
TT 00 16 02-4
Oct 2, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Mandatory fastener.
TT 00 16 02-4
Oct 2, 2020
010000 STEERING
Mandatory fastener.
TT 45 09 05-6
Sep 25, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Antilock brake function test direction.
TT 45 09 05-6
Sep 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Antilock brake function test direction.
VOS-20-33
Sep 25, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
TT 45 09 05
Sep 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Antilock brake function test direction.
TT 45 09 05
Sep 4, 2020
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Antilock brake function test direction.
VW Part Labels
Aug 10, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Reminder Part Labels
TT 13 20 01
Aug 7, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
TT 45 09 05ss2
Jul 31, 2020
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
V001717203384611
Jun 15, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
V871806201994715
Jun 11, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
V0018052010380_8
Jun 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
V0018052010380_8
Jun 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
V871806201994714
May 12, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
V941901201152115
Apr 21, 2020
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
V171901201285530
Apr 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
Dealercomm200310
Mar 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020
V171901_2012855
Feb 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
V171901201285528
Jan 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
V1917012022548_8
Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
V1917012022548_8
Jan 9, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
V1917012022548_7
Jan 8, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
V1917012022548_7
Jan 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
V011812_2014603
Dec 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update model applicability to MY 2020.
V011812_2014603
Dec 5, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update model applicability to MY 2020.
V171901_2012855
Nov 25, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
V871806_2019947
Nov 7, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
V871811_2043893
Nov 4, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Update to mode; and model year applicability.
SM 102-2019
Oct 31, 2019
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
V171901_2012855
Oct 29, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
V171901_2012855
Oct 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
SM 90-2019
Oct 22, 2019
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
SM 80-2019
Oct 1, 2019
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
V171901_2012855
Sep 24, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
V001901_2040590
Sep 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
TT 001202
Aug 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
QRUG08212019
Aug 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Quick Reference Update Guide.
V171901_2012855
Aug 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
30DayInvCklst
Aug 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
V011812_2014603
Jul 29, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
V171901_2012855
Jul 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
VOS-19-17
Jul 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document outlines updates to the diagnostic software (ODIS).
VOS-19-17
Jul 3, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This document outlines updates to the diagnostic software (ODIS).
171901_2012855
Jun 13, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Remote Key Battery Replacement
171901_2012855
Jun 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Remote Key Battery Replacement
V871812-2005566
Jun 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Update vehicle metadata.
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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.
DP19003
Opened: Sep 3, 2019 , Closed: Jun 30, 2020
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... Read more
DP05004
Opened: Aug 11, 2005 , Closed: Dec 8, 2005
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... Read more
PE04081
Opened: Dec 16, 2004 , Closed: Apr 1, 2005
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
PE04079
Opened: Nov 29, 2004 , Closed: Apr 19, 2005
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
PE04073
Opened: Oct 19, 2004 , Closed: Dec 16, 2004
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
PE98037
Opened: Jul 1, 1998 , Closed: Jul 20, 1998
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
DP98006
Opened: Jun 11, 1998 , Closed: Jul 1, 1998
HOOD FLY-UP
There is no summary currently available
EA93008
Opened: Mar 3, 1993 , Closed: Sep 17, 1993
DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER
There is no summary currently available
PE92089
Opened: Dec 17, 1992 , Closed: Mar 3, 1993
DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER
There is no summary currently available
EA89006
Opened: Nov 30, 1988 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
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PE88091
Opened: Aug 9, 1988 , Closed: Dec 9, 1988
HEATER CORE RUPTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88049
Opened: Apr 27, 1988 , Closed: Nov 29, 1988
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 (current) | 3 | 16 | |
| 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 | 5 | 84 | View |
| 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 |