716 recalls across 45 models
Volkswagen has 40 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1974 through 2026. Across those models, 528 recall campaigns are recorded, with about 72% falling into the Critical or High tiers under the severity rating system, which covers consequences such as fire risk, loss of vehicle control, and serious injury potential. The Jetta leads the lineup with 84 recalls, followed by the Passat at 62 and the Golf at 45. A recent Critical recall affects 2025 Taos vehicles, where a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can cause the fuel tank to leak fuel following a rollover crash, increasing the risk of fire.
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Top 8 of 21 categories across VOLKSWAGEN
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 97 | 14% | 54 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 89 | 12% | 78 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 71 | 10% | 34 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| Brakes | 54 | 8% | 30 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 37 | 5% | 22 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 35 | 5% | 11 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 34 | 5% | 22 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 33 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 18 | 14 | 1 |
| Other | 266 | 37% | 87 | 51 | 51 | 65 | 12 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.