1999 Volkswagen Golf

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #07V063000February 20, 20071,002,000 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

  On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

  The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #05V154000April 19, 200530,708 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

  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.

  Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #03V155000April 22, 20034,243 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8L VR6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 R15 86H is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. It should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). The label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).

  Under inflated tires Can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantially under inflated tires puts the consumer at risk for a crash.

  Remedy

  Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer Can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began september 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.

• NHTSA recall #99V022000February 5, 199936,258 vehicles affected

  structure: frame and members

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sound absorbing mat attached to the inside of the b-pillar side trim panel could have been improperly installed. Surface and edges of the mat could have been damaged during the assembly process. It could ignite when exposed to the exhaust gas of the seat belt pre-tensioner igniter in the event of a severe front or side collision.

  This could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.

Other model years

• 1994 41
• 1995 43
• 1999
• 2000 88
• 2001 116
• 2002 74
• 2003 26
• 2004 28
• 2010 70
• 2011 110
• 2012 48
• 2013 43
• 2015 131
• 2016 85
• 2017 117
• 2018 29
• 2019 63
• 2022 81