CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Volkswagen Golf has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (34 reports).
2019 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Fuel Pump Seal Can Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk
A seal on a suction jet pump inside the fuel tank can fail, allowing fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Ignition Switch May Fail and Stall Engine While Driving
The ignition switch in certain vehicles may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk
Some vehicles may not detect a sudden loss of air pressure when all four tires deflate at the same time.
Front Wheel Bearings May Crack, Risking Loss of Steering
Some front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined at the factory.
Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway
A buildup of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in Park.
Rear Coil Springs May Break, Risking Loss of Control
Rear coil springs on certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen and Tiguan vehicles may fracture prematurely.
Most common 2019 Volkswagen Golf problems
Problem areas named in the 63 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 34 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the turbocharger failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the mechanic informed the contact that during the inspection, the rear coil spring fractured. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V188000 (Suspension), which was associated with the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the turbocharger assembly after the original failure with the vehicle. The dealer also replaced the rear coil springs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
I am currently stationed in the United Kingdom and the VW dealership is stating that they are unable to complete the needed recall because it is an imported vehicle?! Not sure how something that important can just be shrugged off because I am in a different country.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to contact the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was scheduled to be taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,038.
This has been an open recall for 5 years and the manufacturer will not fix it. This could lead to vehicle fires and injuries.. It is not acceptable that Volkswagen can just ignore these safety recalls!
When driving down the road doing about 35 mph with no car close in front of me my forward collision sensor went off without warning and initiated sharp braking which almost caused the car behind me to run into me. My car jolted like Iâd been hit (I hadnât) and the red warning light lit up the dashboard. The person behind me was able to brake in time and didnât hit me. I donât think my brake lights engaged. It was terrifying and incredibly unsafe and Iâm lucky I wasnât on a highway or there wasnât anyone following too closely behind. Very, very dangerous situation.
2019 Volkswagen Golf questions
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf: Fuel Pump Seal Can Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk; Ignition Switch May Fail and Stall Engine While Driving; Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk; Front Wheel Bearings May Crack, Risking Loss of Steering; Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (34), Power Train (13), Unknown Or Other (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.