2015 Volkswagen Golf recalls

12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

24V110000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallDue to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system…Fuel systemFree replacement261KunitsFeb 202419V615000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the…ElectricalFree repair679KunitsAug 201919V188000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement56KunitsMar 201918V904000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement6,322unitsDec 201818V464000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the…ElectricalFree repair33KunitsJul 201818V329000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase252unitsMay 201816V647000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallDue to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.Engine & powertrainFree replacement110KunitsSep 201615V705000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallIn the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.Engine & powertrainSoftware update92KunitsOct 201515V627000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly.Air bagsFree replacement993unitsOct 201515V229000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallImproper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.Fuel systemFree replacement6,205unitsApr 201515V028000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallA sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree replacement45KunitsJan 201514V412000 · Volkswagen OF America, Inc.Steering recallIn the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,001unitsJul 2014