The 1999 Volkswagen Golf has 4 recalls, the two most serious both involving fire risk: a cracked fuel pump nipple that can leak gasoline near ignition sources, and a sound-absorbing mat inside the B-pillar trim that can ignite from the seatbelt pretensioner's exhaust gases in a front or side collision.
A brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly on some vehicles, causing the brake lights to stay on continuously or stop working altogether, which removes the warning signal to drivers behind you. On 2.8L VR6 models, the tire pressure label understates the recommended cold inflation by about 1.5 PSI, which can affect handling over time if owners rely on the printed figure.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake light switch may not work properly if it was installed incorrectly at the factory.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a newly designed brake light switch at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
On some vehicles with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line can crack the fuel pump supply nipple, causing a fuel leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension and the fuel pump nipple for cracks. If needed, they will replace the fuel line and fuel pump at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure label on certain 2.8L VR6 vehicles specifies 2.4 bar (35 PSI) for 205/50 R15 tires, but the correct pressure should be 2.5 bar (36.3 PSI)—0.1 bar too low.
What the fix does
A corrected tire pressure label will be provided and installed at an authorized dealer at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sound-absorbing mat inside the B-pillar trim panel may be improperly installed or damaged. If exposed to hot exhaust gases from the seat belt pre-tensioner during a severe front or side collision, the mat could ignite.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside both B-pillars of the vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
