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2015 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 14, 202424V110000 | Fuel system, gasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V110000
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| Sep 25, 201919V679000 | Unknown or otherIf the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V679000
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| Aug 22, 201919V615000 | Electrical system: ignition anti-theftRemoving 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V615000
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| Mar 6, 201919V188000 | Suspension: rear springsIf a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V188000
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| Dec 19, 201818V904000 | Suspension: rear springsIf a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V904000
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| Jul 11, 201818V464000 | Steering: column locking anti-theft deviceRemoving 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V464000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Golf, Golf Sportwagen. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component293
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 71 | 24 |
| Unknown or other | 55 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 42 | 14 |
| Air bags | 40 | 14 |
| Power train | 32 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 10 |
| Suspension | 23 | 8 |
| Structure | 20 | 7 |
| Steering | 18 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 14 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 14 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf Sportwagen.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“While driving at approx 65 mph on a highway, I heard a loud thunk from the left rear side of my 2015 VW Golf and the car swerved a little bit. I was thankfully able to control the car and get myself to safety.”
- Air bags
“15V483000 (VW Recall Code 69L2) was issued for 2014 Volkswagen Golf's indicating a "clock spring" affecting a cable that powers the air bag. This is indicated also by the airbag emergency light coming on.”
- Unknown or other
“The shifter grip has a plastic or Chrome pice that is delaminating and a extremely sharp edge is parroting up and has sliced open my Wife’s finger more than 5 times we have a bandaid over it know the dealership states…”
Other Volkswagen Golf model years
- 20197 recalls99 complaints
- 201810 recalls58 complaints
- 20177 recalls248 complaints
- 201612 recalls153 complaints
- 201513 recalls196 complaints
- 20145 recalls12 complaints
- 20135 recalls48 complaints
- 20126 recalls49 complaints
- 20116 recalls110 complaints
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2015 Volkswagen Golf recall questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The most recent, 24V110000 (reported February 14, 2024), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2015 Volkswagen Golf recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 4 campaigns. Others: unknown or other (2), suspension (2), steering (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 71 complaints out of 293 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Volkswagen Golf?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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