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2021 Volkswagen Golf Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Critical safety
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
NHTSA campaign # 20V716000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2020-11-18
Recall summary
This 2021 Volkswagen Golf has 1 open recall on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2020-11-18.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf have open recalls?
Yes — there is 1 open NHTSA safety recall on record for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
About this report
SaveVIN surfaces open recalls published by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A model-level page lists every recall reported for the model; your specific VIN determines which apply to your car. Enter your VIN above for a VIN-precise report and to monitor it for new recalls.
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