2015 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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All 12 2015 Volkswagen Golf recalls, newest first
Feb 14, 2024Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front wheel drive 2015 to 2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015 to 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019 to 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018 to 2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015 to 2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015 to 2020 Golf GTI, and 2015 to 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 16V647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V647.
NHTSA campaign 24V110000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Aug 22, 2019Electrical System, IgnitionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 GTI, 2015 to 2016 and 2018 to 2019 Golf, 2012 to 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017 to 2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011 to 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V615000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mar 6, 2019Suspension, RearVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015 to 2019 Golf, and 2018 to 2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V188000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Dec 19, 2018Suspension, RearVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V904000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jul 11, 2018Steering, Column LockingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 to 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V464000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
May 16, 2018Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012 to 2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012 to 2016 CC, 2015 to 2016 e Golf, 2011 to 2015 Touareg, 2012 to 2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011 to 2016 Golf and 2011 to 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.
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sep 7, 2016Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 24V110.
NHTSA campaign 16V647000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Oct 26, 2015Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 15V705000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Oct 7, 2015Air Bags, FrontalVolkswagen 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 15V627000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Apr 17, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryVolkswagen 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 15V229000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jan 23, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 to 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014 to 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 to 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.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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 14V809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
NHTSA campaign 15V028000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jul 7, 2014SteeringVolkswagen 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.
Risk: A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 14V412000 · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2015 Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.