2008 Volkswagen Golf Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2008 Volkswagen Golf has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Golf?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Volkswagen Golf recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Volkswagen Golf.

Most common 2008 Volkswagen Golf problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2016-12-05, Fuel/Propulsion System
DURING A DE-CARBON SERVICE ON THE VALVES IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAMSHAFT IS GROUND AND SCORED, FUEL PUMP SHAFT IS GROUND DOWN, CAM FOLLOWER HAS A HOLE BORED THROUGH. PER THE TECHNICIAN THE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD HAVE FAILED AT ANY MOMENT. OBD DID NOT RECORD ANY FAULTS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED. CAMSHAFT, FOLLOWER AND FUEL PUMP HAVE TO REPLACED.

2008 Volkswagen Golf questions

Does the 2008 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Volkswagen Golf at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

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