2018 Volkswagen Golf safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
0
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskDue to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may… · Feb 14, 2024
- Fire riskVIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on… · Jun 24, 2020
- Crash riskA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the… · Aug 22, 2019
- Crash riskRear coil springs may prematurely fracture · Mar 6, 2019
- Crash riskBuild of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key… · Jul 11, 2018
- Crash riskBrake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating… · Jun 1, 2018