How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Golf have?

The 2007 Volkswagen Golf has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2007 Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2007 Volkswagen Golf Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2007 Volkswagen Golf. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-01-10

“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.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2007-08-16

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Volkswagen Golf as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.