2016 Volkswagen Golf recalls

9 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 202422V543000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallDuring air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.Air bagsFree replacement1,216unitsJul 202219V615000 · 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 201918V464000 · 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 201616V403000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallIn the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement55unitsJun 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 2015