Volkswagen reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 17,391 complaints about Volkswagen models with NHTSA since 2010, and Volkswagen has filed 55 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Volkswagen models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 4,243 | 2010–2026 | 2010 | Electrical system |
| Passat | 2,571 | 2010–2022 | 2013 | Airbags |
| Tiguan | 2,134 | 2010–2026 | 2018 | Engine |
| Atlas | 1,998 | 2018–2026 | 2019 | Electrical system |
| ID.4 | 1,009 | 2021–2025 | 2023 | Electrical system |
| CC | 846 | 2010–2017 | 2010 | Airbags |
| Golf | 811 | 2010–2023 | 2015 | Fuel and propulsion |
| GTI | 678 | 2010–2024 | 2019 | Engine |
| Taos | 497 | 2022–2026 | 2022 | Engine |
| Routan | 487 | 2010–2014 | 2010 | Electrical system |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 484 | 2020–2025 | 2021 | Electrical system |
| Beetle | 415 | 2010–2019 | 2013 | Airbags |
| Eos | 254 | 2010–2016 | 2012 | Airbags |
| Touareg | 218 | 2010–2017 | 2016 | Engine |
| Golf SportWagen | 172 | 2013–2019 | 2015 | Electrical system |
| Jetta SportWagen | 153 | 2010–2014 | 2013 | Electrical system |
| Jetta Hybrid | 101 | 2013–2016 | 2013 | Transmission and drivetrain |
| Golf Alltrack | 100 | 2017–2019 | 2017 | Other or unspecified |
| Golf R | 80 | 2012–2026 | 2017 | Electrical system |
| e-Golf | 55 | 2015–2019 | 2015 | Electrical system |
| Arteon | 43 | 2019–2023 | 2021 | Tires |
| Beetle Convertible | 42 | 2013–2019 | 2015 | Airbags |
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Recent Volkswagen warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Volkswagen filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Jul 2026· Engine· Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport
For applicable 2018-2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport 3.6L Settlement Class Vehicles (NA6 warranty key), the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 80% of the replacement of the Water Pump or Water Pump Gasket by an authorized Volkswagen Dealer to 8.5 years or…
- Sep 2025· Transmission and drivetrain· Jetta, CC, GTI, Golf, Passat, Tiguan
This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement.
- Sep 2025· Transmission and drivetrain· Jetta, GTI, Golf, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, Golf Alltrack
For applicable Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 50% of the repair or replacement of the Turbocharger by an authorized Volkswagen Dealer for 8.5 years or 85,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
- May 2025· Seats· Atlas
For applicable 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has been extended to cover the repair or replacement of the Second Row Seat Latching Mechanism by an authorized Volkswagen dealer for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs…
- May 2025· Other or unspecified· Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Arteon
Volkswagen has extended the Warranty coverage for the Evap Leak Detection Pump (LDP) to 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicles original in-service date, for certain 2022 Model Year Volkswagen vehicles.
- Mar 2025· Steering· ID.4
Volkswagen has extended the Warranty coverage for the Steering Wheel for 2 years / Unlimited mileage, whichever occurs first, from the expiration of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, for certain 2023 Model Year ID.4 Volkswagen vehicles.
- Feb 2025· Brakes· Jetta, Taos
The Rear Brake Pad Limited Warranty Extension has been revised to include model year 2025 for Certain Volkswagen Jetta and Certain Volkswagen Taos vehicles.
- Nov 2024· Other or unspecified· Tiguan
Volkswagen Warranty has extended the coverage for the overhead console on 2019-2022 Tiguan Vehicles for 2 years 24,000 from the expiration of NVLW
- Oct 2024· Electrical system· Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport
This Supporting FAQ is for the Atlas Front Door Wiring Harness Class Action Settlement for vehicles identified by U70 Warranty Key.
- Oct 2024· Electrical system· Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport
Volkswagen is extending warranty coverage for the Front Door Wiring Harnesses on certain 2019-2023 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles identified by the U70 Warranty Key for 5 years / 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the date that the 97GF recall was performed.
- May 2024· Automatic emergency braking and collision warning· Jetta, CC, GTI, Golf, Passat, Tiguan
These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
- May 2024· Automatic emergency braking and collision warning· Jetta, CC, GTI, Golf, Passat, Tiguan
These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement