Volkswagen Engine Recalls & Safety Issues

Volkswagen engine recalls and safety complaints: 839 reports across 15 models. See which Volkswagen vehicles have the most engine problems.

839Total Complaints
15Models Affected
64Vehicles Tracked

Common Volkswagen Engine Issues

Engine failures in Volkswagen vehicles have been reported to NHTSA by vehicle owners. These reports help identify systemic problems and can lead to manufacturer recalls. Below are the Volkswagen vehicles most affected by engine problems.

Most Affected Volkswagen Vehicles

VehicleComplaints
2017 Volkswagen Touareg 14
2016 Volkswagen Touareg 20
2015 Volkswagen Touareg 12
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 1
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 2
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 12
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 36
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan 20
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 12
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 12
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 23
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 6
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 4
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 3
2023 Volkswagen Taos 15
2022 Volkswagen Taos 53
2022 Volkswagen Passat 1
2020 Volkswagen Passat 2
2018 Volkswagen Passat 5
2016 Volkswagen Passat 7
2015 Volkswagen Passat 20
2024 Volkswagen Jetta 3
2023 Volkswagen Jetta 6
2022 Volkswagen Jetta 5
2020 Volkswagen Jetta 4
2019 Volkswagen Jetta 54
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 10
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 14
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 17
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Gli 5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Volkswagen engine recalls are there?

There are 839 reported engine complaints across 15 Volkswagen models spanning 2015–2026. These reports are sourced from the NHTSA consumer complaint database.

Which Volkswagen models have the most engine problems?

The 2017 Touareg, 2016 Touareg, 2015 Touareg have the highest number of engine complaints among Volkswagen vehicles.

Are Volkswagen engine problems serious?

Engine issues can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Check individual vehicle reports for severity details, crash reports, and whether recalls have been issued.