NHTSA Data Explorer

Volkswagen

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

Complaints

34,128

Active records

Recalls

288

Active records

TSBs

7,936

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

42

Injuries

1,485

Crashes

1,336

Fires

914

Top reported issues — Volkswagen

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Operating state

10,651

Condition issue

8,680

Reporting mechanism

7,404

Engine behavior

5,070

Safety restraint issue

4,306

Performance issue

3,645

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

3,002

Fluid issue

2,952

Driver assistance issue

2,849

Noise

2,708

Access/entry issue

2,350

Thermal issue

2,333

Braking behavior

2,044

Vibration/harshness

1,676

Lighting behavior

1,576

Electrical issue

1,401

Starting behavior

1,364

Safety restraint behavior

1,245

Infotainment behavior

1,075

Powering on/off behavior

946

Steering behavior

816

Smell

704

HVAC behavior

441

Recent change

398

Wiper/washer behavior

304

Ride/handling behavior

246

Electrified system issue

135

Communication/network issue

130

Charging behavior

24

Most-reported Volkswagen models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

Jetta

10,198

2

Passat

7,878

3

GTI

2,821

4

Beetle

2,815

5

Tiguan

2,180

6

Atlas

1,881

7

Rabbit

1,583

8

e-Golf

1,486

9

Golf

1,431

10

CC

983

11

ID.4

972

12

Routan

783

13

Touareg

645

14

Taos

462

15

Atlas Cross Sport

451

Browse all Volkswagen models

All Volkswagen models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

ArteonAtlasAtlas Cross SportBeetleCabrioCabrioletCCCorradoe-GolfEosEuroVanFoxGolfGolf AlltrackGolf RGolf SportWagenGTIID.4JettaPassatPhaetonR32RabbitRoutanTaosTiguanTiguan LimitedTouaregVanagon

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Brake grinding constantly Infotainment overheating and shutting down Additional money on car insurance due to android auto failure with infotainment system Odometer doubling milage during infotainment failures Wipers going by themselves Windows go down when pressing up SOS BOX making random beeping noises Driver Chair constantly sinking back down Warning lights constantly coming on

2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The vehicle experiences a sudden engine stall shortly after starting, accompanied by an immediate dashboard error message stating: Starter system faulty, please service vehicle. An OBD-II diagnostic scan confirms active fault code P253200 (Ignition Switch Run Position Circuit High). This failure mirrors Volkswagen Safety Recall 28H7 / NHTSA Campaign 23V604 exactly, but my specific VIN is currently excluded from the recall database. The sudden stalling presents an immediate traffic safety and…

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


I have not the slightest idea what is going on with the vehicle that I just bought on June 25th 2026. I have a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas crossover and the car stopped on me three times today. And when I arrived in my garage it said that the engine was hot. I will be taking it to the dealership tomorrow.

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


When I am driving the vehicle the brakes are always squeaking. When I took it to the dealership they stated that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. When I Google this this seems to be a common issue with the Volkswagen Atlas. But one thing also just the other day when I stopped on the brakes it felt like someone was slamming behind me.

2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


I bought a VW 2019 Jetta used in 2023 from a Volkswagen dealer in Bayside, Queens with about 20k miles on it. There was a recall on the car for a faulty ignition switch and prior to getting my car inspected recently, it needed to be taken care of to pass inspection as well as an oil sensor contributing to a check engine light. Both were taken care of by VW Platinum Service in Hicksville and the car passed inspection with a mileage now with about 62k miles. Since then, my car on two extremely…

2020 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


sunroof shattered while driving down the freeway

2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

Filed Jul 21, 2026


This car has increasingly started stalling out as I come to a stop in traffic at lower speeds. There is no consistent pattern behind when it will occur. At times, I feel my car's engine start to shudder like it's going to stall, but it is not immediately followed by stalling. I have taken it to a dealer last month because it stalled at least three times in a month. They replaced the battery because they couldn't find cause, and this past Sunday, the car stalled as I pulled into a parking spot…

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the infotainment system glitched and turn off intermittently and the safety information and systems were inoperable. The contact received notification a software update for the…

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact stated that the infotainment system glitched and turn off intermittently causing the safety information and systems to become inoperable. The contact received notification of software update for the…

2023 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

Filed Jul 20, 2026


4 times now when the vehicle, 2 times while the vehicle is moving forward and 2 times while the vehicle was moving in reverse the engine has completely shut off and the car stopped moving. The dash said the engine was off and the vehicle needed to be shifted to park and the engine turned back on. During this time the vehicle also lost power steering and brakes. I’ve taken it to the dealership multiple times and they could not diagnose the issue or duplicate it and tell me I need to pick the…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.