2024 Volkswagen Golf recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 41
Latest campaign: Jun 27, 2024

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Jun 27, 2024	24V480000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 27, 2024Latest campaign


Jun 27, 202424V480000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V480000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Remedy Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US. Campaign NHTSA 24V480000 · Jun 27, 2024

Jun 27, 202424V480000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V480000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
Campaign: NHTSA 24V480000 · Jun 27, 2024

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component41

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

41Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Service brakes	12	29	0
Unknown or other	10	24	0
Power train	9	22	1
Forward collision avoidance	8	20	1
Electrical system	5	12	1
Back over prevention	4	10	0
Visibility/wiper	2	5	0
Lane departure	2	5	0
Steering	1	2	0
Engine	1	2	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0

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 GTI, Golf R.

Latest reports

Forward collision avoidance
“While driving a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI at approximately 75mph on a busy highway under clear/sunny conditions, the Emergency Assist Braking system suddenly malfunctioned.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768429
Fuel/propulsion system
“Vehicle consistently misfires after fueling. Sometimes the pump shuts off early before filling the tank adding 5-9 gallons when I should expect 12.”
Filed 08/13/2026 · ODI 11756625
Unknown or other
“The Hill Hold Assist system on my 2024 Volkswagen GTI (manual transmission) repeatedly holds the brakes too long when starting on an incline.”
Filed 05/17/2026 · ODI 11738383

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2024 Volkswagen Golf recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The most recent, 24V480000 (reported June 27, 2024), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 41 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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