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2018 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | – |
| Unknown or other | 2 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Electrical system | 1 | – |
| Suspension | 1 | – |
| Seats | 1 | – |
| Steering | 1 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Safety recalls10
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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| May 5, 202121V321000 | Unknown or otherVehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V321000
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| Sep 16, 202020V561000 | Unknown or otherVehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V561000
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| Jun 24, 202020V372000 | Equipment: other labelsIf the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V372000
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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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Merged from NHTSA model names: Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Golf R. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component58
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 21 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 19 |
| Power train | 11 | 19 |
| Structure | 7 | 12 |
| Engine | 5 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
5 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
- Structure
“Vehicle brought in for Recall 20UF (fuel tank suction pump fire risk) on 04/15/2026.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Took my car into VW in Johnson City TN because my millage has been dropping drastically. Went from about 420 miles to a tank, down to less than 300.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OF ODI COMPLAINT NUMBER 11740201. I am submitting critical supplemental information to my active safety complaint regarding a 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (1.8T engine).”
Other Volkswagen Golf model years
- 20225 recalls91 complaints
- 20211 recall7 complaints
- 20202 recalls6 complaints
- 20197 recalls99 complaints
- 201810 recalls58 complaints
- 20177 recalls248 complaints
- 201612 recalls153 complaints
- 201513 recalls196 complaints
- 20145 recalls12 complaints
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2018 Volkswagen Golf recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. The most recent, 24V110000 (reported February 14, 2024), concerns fuel system, gasoline. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Volkswagen Golf recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: unknown or other (2), equipment (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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