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2018 Volkswagen Golf

6 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 when you can Labels

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles.

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

Free repair · 2 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V372000 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 soon Service brakes

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.

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

Free repair · 10,225 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V369000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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