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2020 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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| 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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Owner complaints by component14
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 36 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 14 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 14 |
| Power train | 2 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 7 |
| Structure | 1 | 7 |
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.
Latest reports
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated.”
- Vehicle speed control
“While driving with the cruise control set to 55 mph, the car began an uncommanded acceleration. When I looked down on the dashboard display I noticed that the cruise control target speed was set to 95 mph.”
- Unknown or other
“The sunroof exploded while driving without warning and with no impact. The sliding cloth cover was closed at the time, so thankfully little to no glass entered the car, but it was very loud and, had the cover been open,…”
Other Volkswagen Golf model years
- 20241 recall12 complaints
- 20233 recalls17 complaints
- 20225 recalls91 complaints
- 20211 recall7 complaints
- 20202 recalls6 complaints
- 20197 recalls99 complaints
- 201810 recalls58 complaints
- 20177 recalls248 complaints
- 201612 recalls153 complaints
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- 2020 Jetta6 recalls54 complaints
- 2020 Passat3 recalls18 complaints
- 2020 Tiguan3 recalls141 complaints
- 2020 Atlas4 recalls27 complaints
- 2020 GTI3 recalls8 complaints
- 2020 Atlas Cross Sport11 recalls106 complaints
- 2019 Beetle3 recalls15 complaints
- 2021 ID.411 recalls336 complaints
- 2017 Touareg1 recall24 complaints
- 2012 Routan1 recall63 complaints
- 2016 Eos2 recalls4 complaints
- 2022 Taos6 recalls321 complaints
2020 Volkswagen Golf recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Volkswagen Golf have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 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 is the most common complaint about the 2020 Volkswagen Golf?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (36%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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