2001 Volkswagen Golf electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Volkswagen Golf — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hello, I noticed a recall done on these vw vehicles. (http://hdhtex.com/index.php/volkswagen-brake-light-and-turn-signal-recalls-affect-more-than-1000000-vehicles/) the recall is due to the brake lights and blinker lights not working together. If I am signaling left and I put my brakes on, the…”
filed Jun 2, 2015
“A plastic burning smell in cabin was noted at highway speed. Upon exiting the highway, smoke was seen coming from the hvac control panel. Recirculation fan was switched from high speed setting to off. The smoke continued to intensify, until all dc power was removed from the car. Maintenance found…”
filed Sep 20, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V271901201189422 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 11 | 14% |
| 2019 Golf | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 Golf | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 Golf | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 Golf | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Golf | 18 | 14% |
| 2013 Golf | 7 | 16% |
| 2012 Golf | 6 | 13% |
| 2011 Golf | 18 | 16% |
| 2010 Golf | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 Golf | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 Golf | 4 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.