2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has 2 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with fuel system repairs causing leaks and safety hazards. Another common complaint involves peeling chrome trim on interior components that creates sharp edges.
Common Issues
- Fuel system leaks. Owners report fuel smells and leaks immediately following fuel system recall repairs, with some dealers identifying leaking fuel lines requiring replacement.
- Sharp interior trim. Chrome plastic trim coating on the START/STOP button and steering wheel peels off, exposing razor-sharp edges that caused injury to a user’s fingers.
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf has 16 recalls affecting various systems including the fuel system, braking, airbags, steering, suspension, and ignition components. These recalls address defects that introduce risks such as fire hazards, loss of brake assist, airbag deployment issues, and potential unintended rollaway.
Recalls
- Passenger Occupant Detection System. (NHTSA Recall 15V627000, 993 vehicles) Faulty sensor/control module may misclassify or fail to detect front passenger presence, causing improper airbag deployment and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the PODS control module free of charge.
- Brake vacuum pump camshaft lobe. (NHTSA Recall 15V705000, 91,867 vehicles) The camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump can shear off, resulting in loss of brake assist and longer stopping distances. Dealers update the engine control module (ECM) software to fix the issue.
- Fuel pump failure. (NHTSA Recall 15V229000, 6,205 vehicles) Improper nickel plating inside the fuel pump may cause failure, resulting in engine stalls or non-start conditions. Dealers inspect and replace faulty fuel pumps at no cost.
- Front stabilizer links. (NHTSA Recall 14V412000, 2,001 vehicles) Loose stabilizer link fasteners may interfere with steering control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the stabilizer links free of charge.
- Fuel suction jet pump seal. (NHTSA Recall 24V110000, 261,257 vehicles) Fuel may leak into the evaporative emissions system and out of the charcoal canister, raising fire risk. Dealers will replace the suction pump free of charge. This recall supersedes 16V647000 and includes vehicles already recalled under that number.
- Ignition anti-theft control module. (NHTSA Recall 19V615000, 679,027 vehicles) Silicate build-up on shift lever micro switch contacts can allow key removal when the transmission is not in Park, increasing rollaway risk. Dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board for free.
- Rear coil springs. (NHTSA Recalls 18V904000 and 19V188000, 62,322 and 56,173 vehicles) Rear coil springs may fracture prematurely, potentially damaging rear tires and causing loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace the coil springs free of charge.
- Regulatory compliance repairs. (NHTSA Recall 18V329000, 252 vehicles) Vehicles may not meet all regulatory requirements due to internal evaluation period modifications. Dealers will repair or repurchase affected vehicles at no cost.
- Fuel rail sealing cap. (NHTSA Recall 15V028000, 44,658 vehicles) A sealing cap on the fuel rail could fail, allowing fuel to leak in the engine compartment which increases fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuel rails free of charge.
Owners with 2015 Volkswagen Golfs who are facing repeated repairs from recall-related defects or unresolved safety issues may want to review their state’s lemon law protections. Persistent safety defects or inability to complete repairs properly could entitle buyers to specific legal remedies.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Summary
2015
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
12
Total Recalls
1291965
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
261257 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
679027 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
56173 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Risk: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
6322 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Risk: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
33168 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
252 vehicles affected
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
110042 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Risk: As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
44658 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
6205 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
91867 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Risk: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
993 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2001 vehicles affected
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.
Risk: A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
ID: 2103427UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The chrome plastic trim coating on the START/STOP button and also the steering wheel have peeled and are razor sharp. I cut myself badly on both pieces on my right fore fingertip and middle ring finger. I try to avoid placing my hand accross the horn of the steering wheel since this happened, but the trim there is very dangerously sharp. There is a recall on the same trim on 2017 cars (Service Action 34L9), but the VW dealer told me there was not on my vehicle.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
ID: 2080315FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I brought my 2015 Volkswagen (with only 50,000 miles) to Island Volkswagen in NY for a fuel system recall repair. Before this, the car had no fuel smell, no leaks, and was driving normally. Immediately after the recall work, I began smelling fuel. The dealership told me the fuel line is leaking and needs to be replaced. I never had this issue before, and it’s clearly related to the repair they performed. I’m now being told I must pay $550 out of pocket for something I believe was caused by their handling of the fuel system during the recall. This is a serious safety concern. If I drive this car and something goes wrong, it could result in a fire. I believe this issue deserves review, especially if other drivers experience similar problems after this recall.