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2007 Volkswagen Golf recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Volkswagen Golf under individual trim or body names rather than "Golf", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1), Engine (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

03/02/2020 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION ITS JERKING TOO MUCH OUT OF NOWHERE MY CAR GOT STUCK ON ONE GEAR AND THE PRND LIGHTS KEEP FLASHING NOTHINGS FIXING THE PROBLEM I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR SUCKS IT HAS TO BE PUT DOWN AT 160K

09/05/2007 · Engine
CAR OVERHEATED ABOVE 40 MPH. RADIATOR INSPECTED AND FLUSHED. PROBLEM PERSISTED. WATER PUMP REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. PLASTIC IMPELLER WAS LOOSE ON SHAFT AND NOT MOVING COOLANT. REPLACEMENT IMPELLER WAS METALLIC.

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