What is the most common problem with Volkswagen? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
The common VW´s issues by model
Recent Volkswagen Problems
VW PASSAT (2019 – 2023) – The brake fluid reservoir can melt
VW PASSAT (2019-08-08 – 2023-10-20) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine … Read more
VW ARTEON (2019 – 2023) – The brake fluid reservoir can melt
VW ARTEON (2019-05-13 – 2023-11-08) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine … Read more
VW GOLF (2019 – 2023) – The brake fluid reservoir can melt
VW GOLF (2020-03-06 – 2022-08-31) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine … Read more
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Volkswagen Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Volkswagen Problems
- Volkswagen ID.7 (2023 – 2025)on 10/08/2025
If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come […]
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz (2022 – 2025)on 10/08/2025
If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come […]
- Volkswagen Passat (2022 – 2025)on 10/08/2025
If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come […]
Currently 7104 Recalls