Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (31.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 140 · 31.5% | Recalled | Recall 21V616000 |
| Service Brakes | 93 · 20.9% | not available | — |
| Engine | 79 · 17.8% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 63 · 14.2% | Recalled | Recall 22V152000 · Recall 23V215000 · Recall 24V464000 |
| Exterior Lighting | 56 · 12.6% | Recalled | Recall 20V504000 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 52 · 11.7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 444 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V716000 · 2020 · reported 11/18/2020
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V026000 · 2021 · reported 01/27/2021
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V132000 · 2021 · reported 03/03/2021
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V812000 · 2021 · reported 10/15/2021
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V892000 · 2021 · reported 11/17/2021
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V505000 · 2020 · reported 08/26/2020
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V504000 · 2020 · reported 08/26/2020
A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V702000 · 2020 · reported 11/13/2020
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V712000 · 2020 · reported 11/17/2020
A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V616000 · 2021 · reported 08/06/2021
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V086000 · 2022 · reported 02/16/2022
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V152000 · 2022 · reported 03/28/2022
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V245000 · 2022 · reported 04/13/2022
Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V514000 · 2022 · reported 07/20/2022
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V815000 · 2022 · reported 10/31/2022
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V215000 · 2023 · reported 03/29/2023
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V464000 · 2024 · reported 06/20/2024
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“Parking break engages while driving. Windows roll down door contact light flashes”NHTSA complaint 11456910 — filed 03/16/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Car randomly shuts engine off completely when start/stop is activated and at a stop. Iâve had to put the car from gear into park and…”NHTSA complaint 11456907 — filed 03/16/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The entire electrical system went haywire. Driver aids malfunctioned, windows up/down, the parking brake engaged while driving. Dealer and VW claim it is an issue…”NHTSA complaint 11456377 — filed 03/11/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 140 of 444 NHTSA complaints (31.5%), followed by service brakes (93), engine (79), unspecified/other issues (71). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
444 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 17 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V716000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
