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Volkswagen Recalls

28 models · 224 recalls · 19,300 complaints

Volkswagen ranks #0 among 0 tracked manufacturers for total recall volume, with 224 safety recall campaigns across 28 models. Recall activity shows a relatively stable recall history. The most frequently affected component category is equipment:other:labels.

224

Recalls

19,300

Complaints

0

Crashes

386

Fires

193

Injuries

0

Deaths

Volkswagen Models

Latest Volkswagen Recalls

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PARK OUTSIDE — Fire risk, do not park in a garage
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Jan 21, 2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.

Consequence

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Jan 21, 2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Consequence

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2026. Owner...

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Dec 10, 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

Consequence

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charg...

PARK OUTSIDE — Fire risk, do not park in a garage
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Dec 3, 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.

Consequence

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised not to use Level...

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 13, 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen'...

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).