VOLKSWAGEN Golf Recalls
7 recalls affecting the VOLKSWAGEN Golf (0–2022).
7
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
7
Total recalls
What this means for VOLKSWAGEN Golf owners
7 of 7 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 7 Dec 2022. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
Buying a used VOLKSWAGEN Golf? Check its recall history before you sign.
Paste your VIN into the search page for an instant check on your specific vehicle.
All Recalls
2015 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
Due to a software issue, the front windscreen wipers may fail. In the event of rain this may lead to poor visibility for the driver.
Light Vehicle
7 Dec 2022
2019–2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
Due to a manufacturing issue, the radiator on some vehicles may not be properly secured. This could cause the radiator to move and may result in the loss of engine coolant. A loss of coolant will be indicated by visual and audible warnings for low coolant. If the warnings are ignored by the driver, engine overheating and subsequent power loss can occur.
Light Vehicle
1 Nov 2022
2018–2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
The welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly connected.
Light Vehicle
7 Mar 2019
0 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
Cooling Fan Components May Fail Leading To The Engine Overheating.
Light Vehicle
10 May 1996
0 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
Anti-slide Clip May Be In Wrong Location Which May Cause Fitting Of Roof Rack In Wrong Location Causing It To Become Detached.
Light Vehicle
6 Feb 1996
0 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
Anti-slide Clip May Be In Wrong Location Which May Cause Fitting Of Roof Rack In Wrong Location Causing It To Become Detached.
Light Vehicle
6 Feb 1996
0 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
A Fuel Hose May In Time Leak And As A Result Become A Fire Hazard.
Light Vehicle
1 Mar 1994
VOLKSWAGEN Golf recall questions
How do I check if my VOLKSWAGEN Golf has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my VOLKSWAGEN Golf is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used VOLKSWAGEN Golf - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.