Volkswagen Known Issues & Problems
329 documented problems across 36 Volkswagen models. Every issue includes symptoms, repair costs, and solutions — compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, owner forums, and field reports.
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329
Total Issues
36
Models Covered
135
Critical Issues
According to Au7o's analysis, Volkswagen vehicles have 329 documented known issues across 36 models, with 135 rated critical by the Au7o research team. The most commonly affected Volkswagen model is the Arteon with 10 documented issues. Full technical analysis and DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All Volkswagen Models (36)
Arteon
2019-2023
3 critical10 issues
Atlas
2018-2025
5 critical14 issues
Atlas Cross Sport
2020-2025
5 issues
Beetle
1960-2019
7 critical14 issues
Bus
1960-1979
4 critical7 issues
Cabrio
1995-2002
1 critical4 issues
Caddy
2004-2020
3 critical8 issues
CC
2009-2017
6 critical12 issues
Corrado
1990-1995
2 critical4 issues
Eos
2007-2016
5 critical12 issues
Eurovan
1993-2003
3 critical4 issues
Fox
1990-1993
5 issues
Gol
2008-2022
4 critical6 issues
Golf
1990-2024
6 critical14 issues
Golf Alltrack
2017-2019
1 critical5 issues
Golf R
2012-2026
5 critical17 issues
GTI
1990-2025
6 critical12 issues
ID. Buzz
2024-2026
5 issues
ID.3
2020-2024
3 critical8 issues
ID.4
2021-2025
6 critical13 issues
Jetta
1993-2021
11 critical22 issues
Karmann Ghia
1960-1974
4 critical7 issues
New Beetle
1998-2011
2 critical11 issues
Passat
1998-2022
7 critical10 issues
Phaeton
2004-2016
5 critical10 issues
Polo
2002-2026
4 critical6 issues
Rabbit
2006-2009
5 issues
Routan
2009-2014
2 critical4 issues
Scirocco
2008-2017
3 critical9 issues
T-Cross
2019-2024
2 critical7 issues
T-Roc
2018-2023
3 critical8 issues
Taos
2022-2025
5 critical15 issues
Tiguan
2009-2025
4 critical7 issues
Touareg
2004-2022
8 critical13 issues
Touran
2003-2023
2 critical7 issues
Up
2012-2020
3 critical9 issues
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