Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Volkswagen Golf has 4 recalls, 19 complaints.
4
Recalls
19
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
04V586000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM TH...
07E023000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11...
07V063000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Volkswagen Golf 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake Booster Vacuum Line Fell off making me run a red light I could not stop the car in time. After... |
| Mar 2, 2020 | SEAT BELTS | I GOT IN THE CAR THIS MORNING TO HEAD TO WORK, I REACHED BACK TO PULL THE SEAT BELT FORWARD AND AROU... |
| Apr 15, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT WAS RUNNING FINE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN DIED ON ME AND WOULD RESTART THEN ... |
| Feb 18, 2017 | AIR BAGS | I MOVE MY PASSENGER SEAT BACK AND FOR NO REASON THE AIRBAG CAME ON, IT WOULD NOT RESET. |
| May 24, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL - I WAS IN ACCIDENT ON 5/24/16 AND THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ALL DAMAGED BUT THE AIRBAG... |
| Nov 2, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP DIED AND THE CAR STALLED ON THE EXIT RAMP AT 55 MPH. I... |
| Jan 13, 2011 | AIR BAGS | MULTIPLE AIRBAG FAILURES 01218 - SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER; PASSENGER SIDE (N200) 001 - UPPER LIMIT E... |
| May 20, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE TURN SIGNAL CLICKER CONTINUES CLICKING AFTER THE SIGNAL HAS BEEN DE-ACTIVATED. THIS DEFECT LEAD... |
| May 12, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | THE VEHICLE IS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES AND BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS AT VOLKSWA... |
| Sep 28, 2009 | SUSPENSION | CAR WAS DRIVEN ON A HIGHWAY, APPROX 60 MPH WHEN A CLUNK WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND SOUN... |
| Aug 24, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | MY VEHICLE HAS 55,000 MILES AND THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL IS FAILING AND IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ... |
| Aug 14, 2009 | AIR BAGS | THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS TURNED ON FOR THE SECOND TIME, REDERING THE AIRBAGS USELESS. I HAVE HAD THE AI... |
| Apr 23, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING | VOLKSWAGEN 2005 GOLF: BOTH FRONT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, DAY TIME AND NIGHT TIME WENT OUT. THE FUSE WAS GO... |
| Mar 25, 2009 | AIR BAGS | 2005 VW GOLF GLS. 77,661 MILES. WARRANTY ONLY COVERS 50,000. COULD NOT AFFORD $3,300 FOR EXTENDED WA... |
| Oct 13, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TURBOCHARGER ON 2005 VW GOLF FAILED TWICE (5000 MI AND 95000 MI). FIRST BLADE FAILED (COVERED BY WA... |
| Jan 9, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD BROKE AND WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEAL... |
| May 14, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING SIGNS OF PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE. DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) CLUTCH WILL NEED ... |
| May 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | DT: CONSUMER OWNED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WITH TURBO DIESEL INJECTION. SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE WITH 75 ... |
| Apr 1, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | SUNROOF DRAINS CLOG CAUSING BACKUP OF WATER TO SETTLE ON FLOORS RUINING CARPET, CAUSING MOLD. WATER ... |