CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Volkswagen Golf has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (33 reports).
2001 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Most common 2001 Volkswagen Golf problems
Problem areas named in the 116 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 |
| Visibility | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED VOLKSWAGEN OF FORT MYERS (14060 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, FORT MYERS, FL 33912, (844) 283-1823) AND WAS INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,223.
THE DOOR LATCHES ON ALL FOUR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OFTEN MALFUNCTION. MOST THE TIME YOU HAVE TO PRESS ON THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE UNTIL YOU HEAR A SOFT CLICK BEFORE THE THE DOOR HANDLE WILL WORK. OTHERWISE IT IS AS IF IT WERE LOCKED WHEN IT IS UNLOCKED. ALSO MY CAR WILL LOCK ITSELF IF I UNLOCK IT WITH THE KEY FOB AND GET IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WITHOUT STARTING IMMEDIATELY. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO RECOGNISE I'VE ENTERED THE VEHICLE.
POWER STEERING FAILURE WHEN STARTING CAR WITH WARNING LIGHT . NOT IN MOTION.
PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER RUNNING OVER A CURB, ~1' HIGH.
HELLO, I NOTICED A RECALL DONE ON THESE VW VEHICLES. (HTTP://HDHTEX.COM/INDEX.PHP/VOLKSWAGEN-BRAKE-LIGHT-AND-TURN-SIGNAL-RECALLS-AFFECT-MORE-THAN-1000000-VEHICLES/) THE RECALL IS DUE TO THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND BLINKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING TOGETHER. IF I AM SIGNALING LEFT AND I PUT MY BRAKES ON, THE SIGNAL SWITCHES SIDES AND THE LIGHTS START BLINKING. THIS HAPPENS WITH BOTH DIRECTIONS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFTEY ISSUE AND ITS NOT DUE TO ANY AFTERMARKET TINKERING. I CALLED VOLKSWAGON TO HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THEY DECLINED ANY ASSISTANCE TO ME. IT MAKES SENSE FOR THEM TO FIX THIS IF IT WAS A RECALL AT ONE POINT. THANK YOU
2001 Volkswagen Golf questions
Does the 2001 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (33), Engine And Engine Cooling (24), Electrical System (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Volkswagen Golf has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.