2001 Volkswagen Golf

9 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Official recalls have been issued for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Volkswagen service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Volkswagen customer service.

  1. RECALL: Water Pump May Cause Failure Of Timing Belt

    A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 07, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    50

  2. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Replacement Headlamps/Amber Reflector

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 11, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    42,540

  4. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Aftermarket Combination Lamps

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 07, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    16,270

  5. RECALL: Master Cylinder Leak

    Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 29, 2007
    Vehicles Affected
    13,128

  6. RECALL: Malfunctioning Brake Light Switches

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

    Date Announced
    FEB 20, 2007
    Vehicles Affected
    1,002,000

  7. RECALL: Vw/Hazard Switch

    This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 16, 2004
    Vehicles Affected
    410,000

  8. RECALL: Vw/FMVSS 225/Child Restraint Anchorages

    These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 12, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    332,950

  9. RECALL: Vw/ABS ECU

    This can result in a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 31, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    55,000

  10. RECALL: Vw/Front Control Arm Bracket

    The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. As the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 20, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    4,218

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