Known faults for Volkswagen.
55 models2000–202639 known faults with sources19 recalls
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
Most common faults
Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.
- A/C not cooling: N280 valve48 models
Climate controlFox · up! · Polo IV (9N) · Polo V (6R/6C) · +44
- Cracked EGR cooler28 models
Cooling / EGRPolo V (6R/6C) · Polo VI (AW) · T-Cross · T-Roc (I) · +24
- DQ250 DSG mechatronic and oil22 models
DSG gearboxGolf V (1K) · Golf VI · Golf VII · Golf VIII · +18
Injection / cylinder headLupo · Fox · Polo III (6N2) · Polo IV (9N) · +14
GearboxPolo V (6R/6C) · Polo VI (AW) · T-Cross · Taigo · +14
- 1.5 TSI evo cold jerking16 models
Engine managementPolo VI (AW) · T-Cross · Taigo · T-Roc (I) · +12
- EA111 TSI chain and tensioner15 models
Timing systemPolo V (6R/6C) · Golf V (1K) · Golf VI · Golf Plus · +11
- Haldex all-wheel-drive coupling pump10 models
TransmissionGolf VI · Golf VII · Passat B7 · Passat B8 · +6
Models by era
Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.
2020–20258 models

T-Roc (II)
2025–2026 · Hybrid
2 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Tiguan III / Tayron
2024–2026 · Hybrid / Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
3 known faults with sources
Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Passat B9
2023–2026 · Hybrid / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
3 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Amarok (II)
2022–2026 · Diesel
1 known fault with sources
Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Multivan T7 / Transporter T7
2021–2026 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
3 known faults with sources
Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Taigo
2021–2026 · Petrol
3 known faults with sources
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Caddy V
2020–2026 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
ID.3 / ID.4 / ID.5 / ID.7 / ID.Buzz
2020–2026 · Electric
1 known fault with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
2010–201920 models

Golf VIII
2019–2026 · Hybrid / Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
8 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
T-Cross
2019–2026 · Petrol / Diesel
4 known faults with sources
Autosdeprimera · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Touareg III (CR)
2018–2026 · Diesel / Petrol / Plug-in hybrid
3 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Arteon
2017–2024 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
8 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Polo VI (AW)
2017–2026 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
T-Roc (I)
2017–2025 · Petrol / Diesel
14 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Crafter II
2016–2026 · Diesel / Electric
3 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Tiguan II
2016–2024 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
10 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Touran II (5T)
2015–2025 · Petrol / Diesel
6 known faults with sources
Tokumeigakarinoaoshima · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Transporter T6 / T6.1
2015–2024 · Diesel / Petrol
4 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Golf Sportsvan
2014–2020 · Petrol / Diesel
6 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Passat B8
2014–2023 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid
9 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Golf VII
2012–2020 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid / Electric
9 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Beetle (5C)
2011–2019 · Petrol / Diesel
7 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
up!
2011–2023 · Petrol / Electric
2 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Amarok
2010–2020 · Diesel
3 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Jetta VI
2010–2018 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Passat B7
2010–2014 · Petrol / Diesel
8 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Sharan II
2010–2022 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Touareg II (7P)
2010–2018 · Diesel / Petrol
2 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
2000–200927 models

Polo V (6R/6C)
2009–2017 · Petrol / Diesel
7 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Golf VI
2008–2012 · Petrol / Diesel
8 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Passat CC / CC
2008–2016 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Scirocco III
2008–2017 · Petrol / Diesel
7 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Tiguan I
2007–2016 · Petrol / Diesel
8 known faults with sources
Rudolf Stricker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Crafter I
2006–2016 · Diesel
2 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Eos
2006–2015 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Fox
2005–2011 · Petrol / Diesel
3 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Golf Plus
2005–2014 · Petrol / Diesel
6 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Jetta (1K)
2005–2010 · Petrol / Diesel
4 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Passat B6
2005–2010 · Petrol / Diesel
7 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Caddy III / IV
2004–2020 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
Harvey Bold · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Golf V (1K)
2003–2008 · Petrol / Diesel
5 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Touran I (1T)
2003–2015 · Petrol / Diesel
7 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Transporter T5
2003–2015 · Diesel / Petrol
4 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Phaeton
2002–2016 · Diesel / Petrol
2 known faults with sources
Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Touareg I (7L)
2002–2010 · Diesel / Petrol
2 known faults with sources
Rudolf Stricker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Polo IV (9N)
2001–2009 · Petrol / Diesel
3 known faults with sources
Thomas doerfer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Bora
2000–2005 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Caddy II (9K)
2000–2004 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
Kruglovsasha · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Golf IV (1J)
2000–2004 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
LT II
2000–2006 · Diesel
1 known fault with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Lupo
2000–2005 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
New Beetle (1C)
2000–2010 · Petrol / Diesel
3 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Passat B5 / B5.5
2000–2005 · Petrol / Diesel
3 known faults with sources
Robert G. Melcher · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Polo III (6N2)
2000–2001 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Sharan I (7M)
2000–2010 · Petrol / Diesel
2 known faults with sources
M 93 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo source
Recalls
Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.
- Brake servo vacuum pipe cracksBrakes
- Defective passenger airbag production batchPassive safety
- Airbag inflator deterioration due to moisturePassive safety
- Clutch pedal support weld (30C1)Controls / transmission
- Involuntary left rear seat belt release (69W3)Passive safety
- ISOFIX mounting bar welds (1J5)Passive safety