1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Volkswagen dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Check your Golf by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Volkswagen has issued at least 423 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
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Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“my car is 5 years old, only has 37291miles. Failed Component: Seat Belts (Right Rear Passenger Buckle) Description of Incident: The right rear passenger seat belt buckle assembly has suffered a complete mechanical latch failure.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755119
“Since shortly after purchase, the vehicle has experienced intermittent drivability and shifting issues along with repeated EPC and check engine warnings. Diagnostic trouble code P0111 (intake air temperature plausibility) has been present along with other electrical and engine management faults.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11733997
“Headlight lens assembly of both headlights is cracking excessively. Upon review of online forums, this is happening frequently to many consumers. This impacts headlight output and looks to be manufacturing defect.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11603172
“I was almost rear ended because Hill hold assist did not disengage quickly. I've driven manual transmission for over 40 years and find this hill hold dangerous!”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11569730
“The last few months my schedule changed and I'm driving in the dark now. The auto dimming mirror does not function as expected, it is too slow in response to prevent glare and blinding from vehicles behind me.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11567687
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2021 Volkswagen Golf is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Volkswagen dealer.