Volkswagen Lemon Law Claims – Recalls & Common Issues
Explore commonly reported problems with Volkswagen vehicles and recalls reported to NHTSA. See if your Volkswagen may qualify under California Lemon Law — get a free review.
About Volkswagen
Brand History
Founded in 1937, Volkswagen is Germany's largest automaker and one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers.
Quick Facts
Lemon Law Context
Volkswagen vehicles face lemon law claims due to complex transmission and electrical system issues.
Why Volkswagen Appears in Lemon Law Claims
Volkswagen vehicles appear in California lemon law cases involving consumer-reported, recurring mechanical issues and alleged manufacturing defects that may impact vehicle safety, value, and usability. Whether any individual vehicle qualifies depends on its specific repair history.
Volkswagen Recalls & Complaints by Model
We track 318 NHTSA recalls and 6,371 consumer complaints across 20 Volkswagen models with reported data. The table below shows the Volkswagen model years with the most consumer complaints on file — select a vehicle for its full recall and complaint history, or jump straight to a free case review. Complaints are consumer-reported allegations filed with NHTSA and are not proof that any individual vehicle is defective.
See all 89 Volkswagen vehicles we track
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (7 recalls · 86 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf (7 recalls · 81 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (7 recalls · 70 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta (4 recalls · 64 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (4 recalls · 64 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (0 recalls · 64 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI (0 recalls · 62 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan (1 recalls · 57 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan (2 recalls · 53 complaints)
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta (6 recalls · 51 complaints)
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (6 recalls · 51 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 (8 recalls · 46 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen Taos (0 recalls · 46 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (1 recalls · 40 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen Jetta (1 recalls · 40 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (0 recalls · 40 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen Jetta (0 recalls · 40 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (0 recalls · 40 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Atlas (4 recalls · 34 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (0 recalls · 34 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen Jetta (0 recalls · 34 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (2 recalls · 33 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI (0 recalls · 28 complaints)
- 2020 Volkswagen Atlas (11 recalls · 25 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 (1 recalls · 23 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (2 recalls · 21 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Jetta (2 recalls · 21 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (6 recalls · 16 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (4 recalls · 15 complaints)
- 2020 Volkswagen Passat (3 recalls · 15 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle (4 recalls · 14 complaints)
- 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan (0 recalls · 14 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen Arteon (1 recalls · 13 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz (2 recalls · 12 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Passat (1 recalls · 12 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen Golf (3 recalls · 11 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen Golf R (1 recalls · 11 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen Golf R (5 recalls · 10 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen Passat (0 recalls · 10 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (5 recalls · 9 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI (0 recalls · 9 complaints)
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI (0 recalls · 8 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Taos (2 recalls · 7 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Arteon (1 recalls · 7 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen GTI (5 recalls · 6 complaints)
- 2023 Volkswagen Golf R (3 recalls · 6 complaints)
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf (2 recalls · 6 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen Golf (1 recalls · 6 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf (0 recalls · 6 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf R (2 recalls · 5 complaints)
- 2026 Volkswagen Jetta (1 recalls · 2 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen GLI (1 recalls · 2 complaints)
- 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (1 recalls · 2 complaints)
- 2026 Volkswagen Atlas (1 recalls · 2 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen GTI (6 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2022 Volkswagen Golf (5 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen Arteon (4 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2020 Volkswagen GTI (3 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (3 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen GTI (2 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Golf R (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2024 Volkswagen Golf (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen GTI (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2025 Volkswagen Golf (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen Passat (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2026 Volkswagen Taos (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
- 2021 Volkswagen GTI (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
Recent Volkswagen Recalls & Complaints
Recall data last updated: June 21, 2026
318 recalls and 6,371 consumer complaints have been reported to NHTSA for Volkswagen vehicles from model years 2019–2026 across 20 Volkswagen models we track. The Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen ID.4 appear most frequently in these NHTSA records. The most commonly reported problem areas include electrical system, engine, power train. These are recalls and consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA — unverified allegations that do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective. Whether a specific Volkswagen qualifies under California lemon law depends on its own repair history.
2022 Volkswagen Atlas air bags complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Air Bags · 2026
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan engine complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Engine · 2026
2021 Volkswagen Atlas air bags complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Air Bags · 2026
2024 Volkswagen Atlas engine complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Engine · 2026
2023 Volkswagen Taos air bags complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Air Bags · 2026
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI steering complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Steering · 2026
2024 Volkswagen Jetta service brakes complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Service Brakes · 2026
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon service brakes complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Service Brakes · 2026
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan forward collision avoidance complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Forward Collision Avoidance · 2026
Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).
2023 Volkswagen Taos power train complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Power Train · 2026
2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicle speed control complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · Vehicle Speed Control · 2026
2024 Volkswagen Atlas complaints reported to NHTSA
Complaint · 2026
Volkswagen Recalls & Complaints — FAQ
Does the Volkswagen Atlas have recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA?
Yes. The Volkswagen Atlas is among the most frequently reported Volkswagen models in NHTSA records for model years 2019–2026, covering both manufacturer recalls and consumer-reported complaints. These are unverified allegations and do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective. If your Volkswagen Atlas has had repeated repairs for the same problem, it may qualify under California lemon law — we offer a free, no-obligation review.
Which Volkswagen models have the most complaints reported to NHTSA?
Based on records reported to NHTSA, the Volkswagen models that appear most often are: Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. Complaints are consumer-reported allegations filed with NHTSA and are not proof that any defect exists. Whether any individual vehicle qualifies under California lemon law depends on its own repair history.
What are the most common problems reported for Volkswagen vehicles?
The most commonly reported problem areas for Volkswagen vehicles in NHTSA records involve: electrical system, engine, power train, forward collision avoidance, service brakes. These reflect recalls and consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA and are unverified for any individual vehicle. A Volkswagen may qualify under California lemon law if a substantial warranty-covered defect is not repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.
Is Your Volkswagen a Lemon?
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Disclaimer: Recalls and complaints shown on this page are reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are consumer-reported allegations that are unverified and do not establish that any specific vehicle is defective. They are provided for informational purposes only. Whether a vehicle may qualify under California Lemon Law depends on its individual repair history. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page is attorney advertising and not legal advice.
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