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2016 Volkswagen Golf

9 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 261,257 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V110000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,216 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V543000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 679,027 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V615000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 56,173 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V188000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 33,168 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V464000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Unknown or other

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 252 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V329000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 110,042 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V647000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 55 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V403000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 91,867 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V705000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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