Model year record

2000 Volkswagen Golf

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 118 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V063000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
1,002,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-02-20
Owners notified
2007-04-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Safety risk

THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V154000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
30,708
Reported to NHTSA
2005-04-19
Owners notified
2005-07-25

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE TO CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK.

Safety risk

LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE FOR TENSION, AND INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE FOR CRACKING. IF NECESSARY THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V584000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
410,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-16
Owners notified
2005-03-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V244000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
332,950
Reported to NHTSA
2002-09-12
Owners notified
2003-07-29

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V280000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
4,218
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-20
Owners notified
2000-09-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY.

Safety risk

THE CONTROL ARM COULD GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY SEPARATE FROM ITS BRACKET IN NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. AS THE BRACKET LOOSENS, LOUD METALLIC KNOCKING SOUNDS IN FROM THE VEHICLE WILL BE HEARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND IF THE WELDING IS INSUFFICIENT, WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls1442,262 mi
Air bags642,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine579,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads527,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4101,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling459,025 mi
Unknown or other421,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module361,654 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump323,000 mi
Vehicle speed control32,003,400 mi
Visibility: windshield3
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module238,247 mi
Air bags: side/window258,080 mi
Fuel system, gasoline267,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint252,028 mi
Seats252,028 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper252,028 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor227,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections252,028 mi
Structure232,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing252,028 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Electrical system181,500 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery152,028 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module160,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system159,025 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys161,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch186,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, other: delivery121,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system121,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages190,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)160,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1150,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Structure: body: door1200 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Suspension1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Tires1129,306 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages178,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.