Volkswagen GOLF

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

    As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULEUS

    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.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSUS

    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.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

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

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULEUS

    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 GOLFdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

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

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSUS

    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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

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

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    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.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

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

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELSUS

    The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSUS

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

    In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

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

  • Volkswagen GOLFdate unknown
    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

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

  • Volkswagen GOLFdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    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.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.