Volkswagen: common problems by model
31 Volkswagen models with NHTSA data and repair videos. Pick a model, then a model year.
Models
- Volkswagen Atlas2018–20272,003 complaints · 3,610 bulletins · 4 videos
- Volkswagen Tiguan2016–20271,410 complaints · 4,018 bulletins · 7 videos
- Volkswagen Jetta2016–20271,188 complaints · 4,023 bulletins · 4 videos
- Volkswagen GTI2016–2027196 complaints · 3,175 bulletins · 3 videos
- Volkswagen Golf R2016–2027250 complaints · 2,850 bulletins · 6 videos
- Volkswagen Passat2016–2025305 complaints · 2,732 bulletins · 4 videos
- Volkswagen Golf2016–2024227 complaints · 2,686 bulletins
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2020–2027492 complaints · 2,379 bulletins · 4 videos
- Volkswagen ID.42021–20261,021 complaints · 1,464 bulletins
- Volkswagen Taos2021–2027500 complaints · 1,284 bulletins
- Volkswagen Arteon2018–202410 complaints · 1,723 bulletins · 7 videos
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen2016–2020122 complaints · 1,585 bulletins · 2 videos
- Volkswagen Beetle2016–2019105 complaints · 1,402 bulletins · 1 videos
- Volkswagen E-Golf2016–20208 complaints · 1,321 bulletins · 3 videos
- Volkswagen Beetle Convertible2016–20190 complaints · 1,279 bulletins
- Volkswagen CC2016–201730 complaints · 797 bulletins · 2 videos
- Volkswagen Golf Alltrack2017–20210 complaints · 794 bulletins · 5 videos
- Volkswagen Touareg2016–201769 complaints · 671 bulletins
- Volkswagen EOS2016–20174 complaints · 459 bulletins
- Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid2016–20170 complaints · 294 bulletins
- Volkswagen Tiguan Limited2018–20196 complaints · 235 bulletins · 1 videos
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz2024–20260 complaints · 101 bulletins · 4 videos
- Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen2016–20170 complaints · 83 bulletins
- Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid20160 complaints · 60 bulletins
- Volkswagen Jetta GLI2016–20170 complaints · 54 bulletins · 1 videos
- Volkswagen XCH9020160 complaints · 38 bulletins
- Volkswagen20160 complaints · 27 bulletins
- Volkswagen Tarek20210 complaints · 16 bulletins
- Volkswagen GLI2016–20260 complaints · 6 bulletins · 3 videos
- Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen2016–20170 complaints · 8 bulletins
- Volkswagen Golf A720160 complaints · 4 bulletins
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2,071 | 0 | 7,900 |
| Engine | 1,732 | 0 | 5,196 |
| Service brakes | 988 | 0 | 1,766 |
| Air bags | 851 | 0 | 769 |
| Powertrain | 807 | 0 | 1,820 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 746 | 0 | 70 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 742 | 0 | 420 |
| Vehicle speed control | 391 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 375 | 0 | 1,662 |
| Steering | 361 | 0 | 490 |
| Exterior lighting | 303 | 0 | 610 |
| Other | 1,459 | 0 | 5,026 |
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.