Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has 4 recalls, 69 complaints.
4
Recalls
69
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V913000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, ...
18V148000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and...
16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sed...
11V490000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 201...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Volkswagen Golf 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jun 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jul 9, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Shortly after acquiring this car, an airbag light appeared on the dashboard after my sister adjusted... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | I call my call Inspector Gadget because it shifts on it's own. I could be braking and it leaps forw... |
| Oct 10, 2020 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ABS WARNING LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FOR MANY MONTHS- GO ON AND OFF ALONG WITH AIRBAG WARNING FREQUENTL... |
| Apr 26, 2018 | SEAT BELTS | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEATBELT DEFECT WITH NO WARRANTY SUPPORT. *LD ... |
| Feb 3, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR I... |
| Jul 24, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HAD TO REPLACE THE MAP SENSOR 3 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. MANIFOLD PROBLEM. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS VE... |
| Dec 23, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAMARA RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG EVEN THOUGH IT PRESENTS A POTENTIA... |
| Nov 2, 2016 | AIR BAGS | "TAKATA RECALL". SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR A TAKATA AIRBAG IN MY VEH... |
| Oct 15, 2016 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I FILED A VEHICLE BUYBACK WITH VOLKSWAGENS VEHICLE BUYBACK PROGRAM IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. I WAITED AND... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | ENGINE | THE MAIN (REAR) ENGINE OIL SEAL IS LEAKING WITH ONLY 51,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I BELIEVE THIS I... |
| May 12, 2016 | AIR BAGS | VW SHOULD PUT CUSTOMERS IN LOANERS UNTIL THE AIRBAGS ARE SAFELY REPLACED. IT'S NOT RIGHT TO SEND SO... |
| Feb 9, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN A YEAR NOW. I NEED TO BE AB... |
| Feb 9, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL - OFFICIAL RECALL IS DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2016. WE STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATIO... |
| Feb 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL... I'M IN ZONE A, TEXAS, AND MY CAR HAS STILL NOT BEEN FIXED! WHEN AND HOW WILL I BE C... |
| Dec 20, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE FAILURE ON ROAD. SERVICE IS CLAIMING IT IS A FUEL PUMP ISSUE.... HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. |
| Dec 24, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SIMPLY SHUT OFF. I TURNED ON HAZZARDS, PUT CAR INTO PARK, RESTARTED, PUT C... |
| Jul 22, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE START... |
| Jun 12, 2014 | STRUCTURE | THE HEAD LINER IN MY VW GOLF IS FALLING APART AROUND THE REAR DOME LIGHT. THE MATERIAL HAS SEPARATE... |