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 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (11.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 4.4× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 59 · 11.6% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 56 · 11% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 30 · 5.9% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 · 5.3% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 25 · 4.9% | Recalled | Recall 14E007000 |
| Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 24 · 4.7% | 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 507 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 14E007000 · 2014 · reported 03/07/2014
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V156000 · 2008 · reported 04/07/2008
A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V157000 · 2001 · reported 05/03/2001
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 02V026000 · 2002 · reported 01/25/2002
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“WET WEATHER BRAKING...SAME AS OTHER COMPLAINTS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN BRAKING RESPONSE IN WET WEATHER. ONCE THE BRAKES 'GRAB' STOPPING IS NOT A…”NHTSA complaint 10005473 — filed 02/07/2003 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WOULD BE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO…”NHTSA complaint 8004591 — filed 02/26/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“BRAAKE PEDAL GOES SLOWLY TO FLOOR WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR. NEEDS FURTHER INFO FROM VOLKSWAGEN.”NHTSA complaint 751337 — filed 08/29/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 59 of 507 NHTSA complaints (11.6%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module (56), electrical system (30), service brakes, hydraulic (27). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
507 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14E007000. 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.
