Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Volkswagen Golf has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2001 VW BORA VR6. VIN [XXX] , 79,999 MILES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JUMPS INTO GEAR GOING FORW... |
| Oct 20, 2006 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I BUMPED THE SHIFTER WHILE REACHING FOR MY SODA. THE SHIFTER WENT... |
| May 13, 2005 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VW GOLF 2001 UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL WITH IGNITION "ON". POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. FORTUNA... |
| Apr 21, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | DT: CONSUMER STATED AT 51000 MILES TRANSMISSION BUSTED. CONSUMER SOME TIMES VEHICLE DID NOT WANT T... |
| Mar 2, 2004 | POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | SWITCH USED TO VERIFY BRAKE IS ENGAGED BEFORE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO GO INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE HAS FAILED... |
| Dec 20, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | DT: THE CONTACT STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR THE PAST... |
| Mar 17, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION, LIKE GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING GEAR. ... |