Volkswagen Golf recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 43 recalls for the Volkswagen Golf, the most recent on 22 August 2025. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Volkswagen Golf, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Golf, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 1989 to 1992, 1994 to 1995, 1997 to 2002, 2004, 2006 to 2022 and 2024. One recall gives no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2025/357 | Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Built Nov 2008 – Jan 2013 | |
| R/2025/257 | Front belt webbing | Built Apr 2024 | |
| R/2025/256 | Front belt webbing | Built Feb 2024 – Apr 2024 | |
| R/2024/266 | Analysis vehicle modification | Built May 2016 | |
| R/2024/014 | On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibili… | Built Mar 2020 – Aug 2022 | |
| R/2023/178 | Takata Front airbagDVSA lists this under: Golf Cabrio | Built Jul 2008 – Feb 2013Built Feb 2011 – Feb 2013 | |
| R/2022/086 | The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sandDVSA lists this under: Golf 8 | Built Jan 2019 – Feb 2022 | |
| R/2022/074 | Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachmentDVSA lists this under: Golf 8 | Built Sep 2020 – Feb 2022 | |
| R/2021/403 | Driver's air bag may not deploy correctly if activatedDVSA lists this under: Golf Cabriolet | Built Oct 1999 – Dec 2000 | |
| R/2021/404 | Driver's air bag may not deploy correctly if activatedDVSA lists this under: Golf Cabriolet | Built May 1998 – Dec 1999 | |
| R/2021/320 | The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal could come loose | Built Jan 2019 – May 2021 | |
| R/2021/055 | Faulty crash sensors for air bag and restraint systems may have been fitted in the front doors | Built Sep 2020 | |
| R/2020/176 | The e-call service function may not always function | Built Mar 2020 – May 2020 | |
| R/2019/261 | The housing bolts on the camshelf adjuster may come loose | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2019/019 | Driver airbag generator housing could come loose | Built Jan 2002 – Dec 2002 | |
| R/2018/352 | Rear seat bench welded connection may not be correctly performed | Built May 2018 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2018/133 | Head restraint may be insecure | Built Feb 2018 – Mar 2018 | |
| R/2018/074 | Front brake discs may not be correct thickness | Built Jan 2018 | |
| R/2018/062 | Starter motor may malfunction and overheat | Built Mar 2011 – Nov 2011 | |
| R/2018/031 | Passenger airbag may not deploy as intendedDVSA lists this under: Golf Estate | Built Jul 2014 – Nov 2014 |
Older recalls (23 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2017/294 | Rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely | Built Aug 2017 | |
| R/2017/189 | Abs/esc system may fail | Built Jun 2008 – May 2010 | |
| R/2017/079 | Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident | Built May 2016 – Oct 2016 | |
| R/2017/040 | Lights may fail without warning | Built Jun 2015 – Oct 2016 | |
| R/2016/174 | Fuel may leak | Built Mar 2016 – Apr 2016 | |
| R/2016/145 | Child lock may disengage | Built Nov 2015 – Apr 2016 | |
| R/2015/097 | Directional control may be compromised | Built Apr 2015 | |
| R/2011/169 | Fuel may leak | Built Jan 2009 – Dec 2011 | |
| R/2009/110 | Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive | Built Sep 2008 – Aug 2009 | |
| R/2008/009 | Fire may occur | Built Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | |
| R/2007/030 | Heating element may overheat | Built Nov 2006 – Jan 2007 | |
| R/2004/211 | Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break | Built Mar 2004 – Aug 2004 | |
| R/2003/014 | Brake servo vacuum pipe may crack and leak. | Built Feb 1998 – Dec 1999 | |
| R/2002/030 | Anti lock brake control unit concern | Built Mar 2001 – Sep 2001 | |
| R/2001/140 | Risk of failure of rear axle transverse link. | Built Feb 1997 – Feb 2000 | |
| R/2001/011 | Passenger airbag concern | Built Oct 2000 – Nov 2000 | |
| R/2001/006 | Child seat security concern | Built May 2000 – Jun 2000 | |
| R/1997/001 | Possible failure of headlamps | Built Nov 1994 – Feb 1995 | |
| R/1996/008 | Insecurity of fan blade | Built Jan 1994 – Dec 1995 | |
| R/1995/089 | Possibility of coolant leakage into passenger compartment | Built Aug 1989 – Aug 1991 | |
| R/1995/008 | Failure of headlamps | Built Mar 1991 – Aug 1992 | |
| R/1994/069 | Ball joint to wishbone security | Built Jan 1994 | |
| R/1992/024 | Possible insecurity of the wiring loom | Built Aug 1991 – Feb 1992 |
How to check whether a particular Volkswagen Golf is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
Used Volkswagen Golf for sale on Autoza
Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
More about the Volkswagen Golf
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- Volkswagen Golf common faults guide
- Free registration check
- Recalls by make and model
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Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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