2015 Volkswagen Golf: recalls and complaints

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• 24V11000014 Feb 2024Fuel System, Gasoline
• 19V61500022 Aug 2019Electrical System / Ignition / Anti-Theft / Control Module
• 19V1880006 Mar 2019Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
• 18V90400019 Dec 2018Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
• 18V46400011 Jul 2018Electrical System / Ignition / Anti-Theft / Control Module
• 18V32900016 May 2018Unknown or Other
• 16V6470007 Sep 2016Fuel System, Gasoline
• 15V70500026 Oct 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 15V6270007 Oct 2015Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
• 15V22900017 Apr 2015Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 15V02800023 Jan 2015Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
• 14V4120007 Jul 2014Steering

1. 24V110000Received 14 Feb 2024. 261,257 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jul 2024.

2. 19V615000Received 22 Aug 2019. 679,027 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition / Anti-Theft / Control Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 37M2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Nov 2019.

3. 19V188000Received 6 Mar 2019. 56,173 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42J5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2019.

4. 18V904000Received 19 Dec 2018. 6,322 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42J2/42J3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jan 2019.

5. 18V464000Received 11 Jul 2018. 33,168 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition / Anti-Theft / Control Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 37L5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Mar 2019.

6. 18V329000Received 16 May 2018. 252 units.

   Unknown or Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 01C5/01C6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Nov 2018.

7. 16V647000Received 7 Sep 2016. 110,042 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 20Y6/20Y5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Oct 2016.

8. 15V705000Received 26 Oct 2015. 91,867 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23R1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2016.

9. 15V627000Received 7 Oct 2015. 993 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69L6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Nov 2015.

10. 15V229000Received 17 Apr 2015. 6,205 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jun 2015.

11. 15V028000Received 23 Jan 2015. 44,658 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24BL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2015.

12. 14V412000Received 7 Jul 2014. 2,001 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40K9/1W.

    Report filed by Volkswagen of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 40K9/1W. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jul 2014.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2015 Volkswagen Golf
• All 2015 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 19.

Complaints that report a crash

7

Complaints that report a fire

3

Injuries in the complaints

14

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

15 Aug 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19855
2. 19864
3. 19873
4. 19885
5. 19893
6. 19904
7. 19912
8. 19921
9. 19934
10. 19944
11. 19954
12. 19961
13. 19970
14. 19981
15. 19994
16. 20005
17. 20015
18. 20023
19. 20032
20. 20042
21. 20052
22. 20061
23. 20070
24. 20080
25. 20090
26. 20104
27. 20116
28. 20126
29. 20135
30. 20145
31. 201512
32. 20169
33. 20175
34. 20186
35. 20196
36. 20202
37. 20211
38. 20220
39. 20230

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?

1,291,965 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Volkswagen Golf have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 54 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Golf, model years 1985 to 2023. 12 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf name most often?

Engine: 26 of 185 component mentions, or 140.5 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 153.4 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.