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2019 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Electrical system | 2 | – |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
| Tires | 1 | – |
| Unknown or other | 1 | – |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | – |
Safety recalls7
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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| Aug 30, 202323V604000 | Electrical system: ignition switchIgnition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V604000
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| Oct 31, 202222V815000 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsAn undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V815000
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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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| Dec 11, 201919V879000 | WheelsThe excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V879000
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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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Merged from NHTSA model names: Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Golf Alltrack, Golf R. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component99
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 40 |
| Power train | 17 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 9 |
| Suspension | 6 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
7 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
“Rear coil spring defective. Recall included on my car and model, but noy my VIN.”
- Suspension
“The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the turbocharger failed to operate as needed.”
- Suspension
“The rear axle coil spring coil spring is defective. Safety recall Code: 42J5 VW did not contain the suspect parts since I have the same failure mode as recall. VW Sport wagon is on recall, but not my VIN number.”
Other Volkswagen Golf model years
- 20233 recalls17 complaints
- 20225 recalls91 complaints
- 20211 recall7 complaints
- 20202 recalls6 complaints
- 20197 recalls99 complaints
- 201810 recalls58 complaints
- 20177 recalls248 complaints
- 201612 recalls153 complaints
- 201513 recalls196 complaints
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2019 Volkswagen Golf recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Volkswagen Golf recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), tires (1), unknown or other (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 40 complaints out of 99 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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