Manufacturer · Updated October 15, 2026

Volkswagen

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Total recalls (2026): 7; 5.6% of all recalls · 234,718 vehicles (1.5% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 0; 0.0% of software recalls · 0 vehicles (0.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#6
By vehicles affected
#7

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2026 Recalls


Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101 Related 1	3/25/2026	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	75,323	45.48%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Related 1	7/22/2026	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	57,851	0%
Body Control Module (BCM) May Reset Unexpectedly/FMVSS 101, 102	9/10/2026	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	49,958	0%
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire Related 1	1/21/2026	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	43,881	58.64%
Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118	4/1/2026	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	6,077	78.69%
Lane Departure Warning Deactivated Rework Gen 2	3/4/2026	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	1,620	50%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 Rework Gen 2	5/20/2026	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	8	0%

Total recalls (2025): 9; 4.4% of all recalls · 696,894 vehicles (5.2% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 0; 0.0% of software recalls · 0 vehicles (0.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#3
By vehicles affected
#5

Recalls by Component

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2025 Recalls


Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111	12/19/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	356,894	58.22%
Distorted Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 Related 1	5/21/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	171,381	90.6%
Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102 Related 1	2/27/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	60,490	89.12%
Instrument Panel Display Failure Related 1	3/31/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	44,387	82.14%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 Related 1	2/12/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	29,569	78.9%
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire Rework Gen 3	2/12/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	20,201	85.32%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 Related 1	2/19/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	8,237	77.73%
Incorrect Brake System Warning Light/FMVSS 135,101 Related 1	4/10/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	5,637	85.31%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 Related 1	4/9/2025	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	98	98.98%

Total recalls (2024): 6; 3.2% of all recalls · 292,373 vehicles (2.0% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 0; 0.0% of software recalls · 0 vehicles (0.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#6
By vehicles affected
#9

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2024 Recalls


Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly Rework Gen 3	9/4/2024	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	99,064	85.4%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 Related 1	6/27/2024	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	84,432	98.21%
Instrument Panel Display Malfunction/FMVSS 101	5/15/2024	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	79,965	91.26%
Incorrect Headlight Software/FMVSS 108	5/22/2024	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	17,797	95.71%
High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit Rework Gen 2	9/30/2024	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	6,499	71.36%
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire Rework Gen 2Related 1	11/27/2024	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	4,616	0%

Total recalls (2023): 6; 3.9% of all recalls · 99,107 vehicles (1.6% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 0; 0.0% of software recalls · 0 vehicles (0.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#5
By vehicles affected
#7

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2023 Recalls


Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly Rework Gen 2Related 1	5/3/2023	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	35,325	0%
High-Voltage Battery Modules May Overheat Related 1	12/20/2023	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	26,866	62.5%
High Voltage Battery Control Module May Restart Related 1	2/1/2023	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	20,904	96.38%
Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly Rework Gen 2	3/29/2023	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	15,989	0%
Heating Element May Overheat On Front Camera	3/29/2023	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	19	94.74%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111	6/21/2023	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	4	100%

Total recalls (2022): 7; 5.8% of all recalls · 510,108 vehicles (5.0% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 0; 0.0% of software recalls · 0 vehicles (0.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#4
By vehicles affected
#6

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2022 Recalls


Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138	10/31/2022	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	296,044	84.39%
Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 Related 1	10/5/2022	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	170,296	95.18%
Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111	7/20/2022	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	43,091	91.88%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 Rework Gen 2	2/7/2022	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	665	98.65%
Delayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 Related 1	10/12/2022	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	5	100%
Front Windshield Wipers May Not Activate/FMVSS 104 Related 1	11/9/2022	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	5	40%
Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall	9/14/2022	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	2	100%