2009 Volkswagen Golf Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Volkswagen Golf recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf.

Most common 2009 Volkswagen Golf problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Engine	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2018-08-03, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, 678-367-4286) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 116,000.

2017-05-05, Service Brakes
I WAS DRIVING MY VW GTI MK5, AND FROM ONE MOMENT TO ANOTHER I TURNED ON 3 LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF MY CAR, A BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS, THE CAR BEGAN TO SOUND A WARNING AND TURN IT OFF IMMEDIATELY

2016-07-01, Service Brakes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES

2009 Volkswagen Golf questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.