Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf has 2 recalls, 6 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
6
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V815000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3...
24V110000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, th... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While driving with the cruise control set to 55 mph, the car began an uncommanded acceleration. Whe... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I turn my vehicle on and immediately and presented with a message on the dashboard display: "SOS Eme... |
| May 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof exploded while driving without warning and with no impact. The sliding cloth cover was c... |
| Aug 26, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I PURCHASED A VW GOLF 2020 ON AUGUST 18TH, WHAT HAPPENED TO ME A WEEK LATER NOT ONLY DISAPPOINTED ME... |
| Aug 6, 2020 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THIS VEHICLE HAS PROXIMITY ALERT AUTOMATIC BRAKING. I EMERGENCY STOPPED THE VEHICLE WHEN THERE WAS A... |