What is the most common problem with Volkswagen Golf? 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.
Recent Volkswagen Golf Problems
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
VW GOLF 8 (2019 – 2022) – THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
VW GOLF (23/01/2019 – 10/02/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
VW GOLF 8 (2020 – 2022) – ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS
VW GOLF (05/09/2020 – 17/02/2022) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
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 Golf Problems
- Volkswagen Golf (2024)on 27/07/2025
The safety belt on the front passenger side may not be correctly secured to the lower anchorage point, compromising the restraining effect of the safety-belt. […]
- Volkswagen Golf (2006 – 2017)on 28/02/2025
The propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the front airbag is deployed, this could […]
- Volkswagen Golf (2019 – 2023)on 06/02/2024
The thermal protection between the brake force booster and the emissions control device in front of the coupling support with the brake fluid reservoir may not […]
Currently 7104 Recalls