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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls

Every recall we track for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — 278 in all, from 2014–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 34 are rated “stop using now”.

278recalls
3,823complaints & reports
100injuries reported
3deaths reported

Recalls per year, by danger level

Recalls from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. peaked in 2022 (32); 238 since 2017. 5% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 21 recalls — 20 use caution, 1 lower risk2120172018: 30 recalls — 1 stop using now, 29 use caution3020182019: 24 recalls — 3 stop using now, 21 use caution2420192020: 29 recalls — 2 stop using now, 26 use caution, 1 lower risk2920202021: 30 recalls — 1 stop using now, 29 use caution3020212022: 32 recalls — 32 use caution3220222023: 17 recalls — 17 use caution1720232024: 16 recalls — 16 use caution1620242025: 25 recalls — 2 stop using now, 23 use caution2520252026 (to date): 14 recalls — 3 stop using now, 11 use caution142026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
20170201021
20181290030
20193210024
20202261029
20211290030
20220320032
20230170017
20240160016
20252230025
2026 (to date)3110014

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls before 2017

Recalls on record by year.

  • 201622
  • 201512
  • 20145

Most common reasons for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls

  • A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.5
  • A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.5
  • A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.4
  • A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.2
  • A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.2

What to do if you have a recalled Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls

60 shown

What people reported about Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

3,823 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 5, 2026

    Engine Start Malfunction Warning Light. Apparently, this has been a problem with the 2020 Q5 (and others) from water backing up from clogged moonroof drainage system allowing water into the L rear compartment housing the Comfort Control Module, wiring, fuses,…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 5, 2026

    2023 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line. While driving (moving) on a congested road the vehicle signaled "Please start engine manually" the gas pedal became unresponsive. Power steering, radio, A/C, all still worked, but I had to come to a complete stop to restart engine…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 4, 2026

    The back up camera is no longer working as well as the infotainment system

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 2, 2026

    The sunroof leaked during rain causing both known and unknown damage to electrical components in the overhead panel. Lights came on and went off intermittently.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 30, 2026

    In the process of parking, vehicle was stopped in the parking spot and vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high speed and crashed into a brick column. Air bags did go off. The warning sound and diagram that indicates you may have gotten too close to the curb in …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 29, 2026

    My name is [XXX], and I am writing today to express my complete frustration mentally and financially with a CPO 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan (VIN [XXX]) I purchased XXX. To date my vehicle has been in for service multiple times – countless times for an issue with th…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 27, 2026

    The infotainment MIB3 system failed. Infotainment screen is completely black and non functional. This has put my family at risk because I can’t see my backup camera and have very limited visibility through rear view mirror when backing up. I also lost safety f…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 25, 2026

    While driving, the vehicle stalls and shuts off completely without warning, creating an immediate safety hazard. This engine stalling occurs randomly at various speeds, including while actively operating the vehicle in traffic. There is no Check Engine Light (…

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall questions

How many recalls has Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had?

278 recalls from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2014–2026.

What is the most recent Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall?

AUDI Q3 (2019) recall — Steering, dated Oct 30, 2026. Every Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. (5); A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. (5); A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. (4); A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. (2).

What should I do if I have a recalled Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

How do I get alerts for new Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls?

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