Volkswagen recall check: compare 22 real model hubs with NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash reports, and year-by-year safety data.
Volkswagen currently has 22 models tracked in the NHTSA database. Each model page provides year-by-year breakdowns of consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, manufacturer-issued safety recalls, NHTSA crash test ratings, and Technical Service Bulletins. Whether you own a Volkswagen or are considering purchasing one, reviewing this data can help you identify potential safety concerns and make more informed decisions.
To check a specific vehicle, select a model below and then choose the model year. You will find an AI-generated safety report that analyzes complaint patterns, highlights the most commonly reported components, and provides a reliability score based on all available NHTSA data. You can also compare Volkswagen against other manufacturers using our comparison tool or explore our buying guides for model-specific purchase recommendations.
Volkswagen has 117 validated vehicle-year pages across 22 models from 2015-2026. The current real-data footprint includes 9536 owner complaints, 433 safety recalls, 354 crash reports, 64 fire reports, and 200 service bulletin signals.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2026 | 1739 | 72 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2015-2026 | 1277 | 47 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2015-2026 | 1226 | 45 |
| Volkswagen Id.4 | 2021-2025 | 902 | 40 |
| Volkswagen Golf Gti | 2015-2024 | 842 | 0 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015-2023 | 533 | 41 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2015-2022 | 532 | 28 |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2025 | 415 | 49 |
| Model | Years Tracked |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Arteon | 3 model years |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 9 model years |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 6 model years |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 5 model years |
| Volkswagen Cc | 3 model years |
| Volkswagen E-Golf | 4 model years |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2 model years |
| Volkswagen Gli | 1 model years |
| Volkswagen Golf | 8 model years |
| Volkswagen Golf Gti | 9 model years |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 8 model years |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 5 model years |
| Volkswagen Gti | 3 model years |
| Volkswagen Id. Buzz | 1 model years |
| Volkswagen Id.4 | 5 model years |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 12 model years |
| Volkswagen Jetta Gli | 5 model years |
| Volkswagen Passat | 8 model years |
| Volkswagen Taos | 4 model years |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 12 model years |
| Volkswagen Tiguan Limited | 1 model years |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 3 model years |
Volkswagen has 22 models tracked in the NHTSA database with recall and complaint data. Each model page shows detailed recall history, complaint counts, and safety ratings by year.
Reliability varies significantly across Volkswagen models and model years. Review the individual model pages below to compare complaint counts, recall frequency, and NHTSA safety ratings before making a purchase decision.
Select your Volkswagen model from the list below, then choose your model year to see all active recalls. You can also use our VIN lookup tool or check directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint volumes differ by model and year. Browse the Volkswagen models below and click into each one to see complaint counts across all model years. Our rankings page also compares complaint rates across all manufacturers.
All recall and complaint data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government agency responsible for vehicle safety. Data is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed.