Volkswagen recalls Jettas that may catch fire

Volkswagen recalls Jettas that may catch fire

March 19, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Mills, MI – March 19, 2026 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 48,165 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta cars that may catch fire. This defect ups the risk of a crash and injury, or property damage.  

Recall summary

Due to “human error,” the transmission ground wire was not connected correctly during the manufacturing  process. The resulting “open electrical circuit” increases the current draw and may lead to a fire.

Recall risks

The driver or passengers could suffer serious injuries or lose their lives due to a fire. Additionally, the flames could spread to surrounding objects, causing significant property damage.

Safety tips

For information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit the following article.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of six customer complaints. In three cases, the engine compartments caught fire. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In January 2026, Volkswagen recalled roughly 28,000 Audi cars with seat belts that could have failed to secure a child, as reported.

In May 2025, 89,000 Audi were recalled due to the risk of catching fire due to an oil leak, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will inspect and repair the wire free of charge.

Owners will be notified between March 13, 2026 and May 8, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Volkswagen fire recall affects over 48,000 compact cars. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls 2025 Audis over unsecured child seats

Volkswagen recalls 2025 Audis over unsecured child seats

January 20, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – January 20, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 27,768 cars and SUVs whose seat belts may fail to secure a child. The defect increases the risk of an injury in the event of an accident.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Audi A5
  • 2025 Audi A6
  • 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi S5
  • 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron 
  • 2025 Audi A4 Sportback E-Tron

Recall summary

An automatic locking retractor (ALR) prevents the seat belt from pulling out once it is locked, as reported. In the affected vehicles, the ALR mechanism may become damaged, causing the seat belt to become loose. 

Recall risks

A loose seat belt may not hold the child firmly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 

Safety tips

While the issue is being fixed, parents should utilize the lower anchors and tethers for children system (LATCH) instead of seat belts.

Other Audi recalls

In May 2025, nearly 90,000 Audi SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire caused by an engine oil leak.

In April 2025, more than 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi EVs were recalled because they could have rolled away when parked.  

The repair

The dealers will replace the seat belt retractors free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by February 17, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Audi seat belt retractor recall affects almost 28,000 cars and SUVs. To do an Audi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls Audi SUVs over fire risk

Volkswagen recalls Audi SUVs over fire risk

May 23, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – May 23, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) – which owns the Audi brand – is recalling 89,417 SUVs that can catch fire. This defect ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected:

  • 2022 – 2024 Audi Q5
  • 2022 – 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback

Recall summary  

The engine cylinder is a critical component of the engine which is responsible for propelling the car forward by turning fuel into mechanical force. The cylinder head sits on top of the cylinder and prevents hot oil from leaking out.

In the affected SUVs, the bolts holding the cover in place may become loose, which can cause an oil leak.  

Recall risks

If the leaking oil comes in contact with hot components inside the engine bay, such as the exhaust manifold, it may ignite, setting the vehicle on fire. 

Warning signs

The driver may notice a burning smell and smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle should be parked “immediately” if that occurs.

Safety tips 

You can find out what to do if your car catches fire in this detailed article. 

Background of the recall

The carmaker found out about the problem through an internal investigation prompted by more than 2,500 oil-leak warranty claims and 11 fires. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Other Audi recalls

In April 2025, Audi and Volkswagen EVs were recalled over the risk of a rollaway, as reported.

In December 2024, Audi recalled hybrid vehicles whose batteries could have overheated and set the vehicle on fire. 

The repair

The dealer will replace the screws free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by July 8, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Audi fire recall affects almost 90,000 SUVs. To do an Audi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls ID. Buzz minivans with seatbelt defect

Volkswagen recalls ID. Buzz minivans with seatbelt defect

May 14, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – May 14, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 5,637 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minivans over an insufficient number of seatbelts. This defect ups the risk of an injury in an accident.   

Recall summary  

The third-row bench in the affected minivans is wide enough to accommodate three occupants, but it only has two seatbelts. As a result, the person sitting in the middle will not be able to use a seatbelt.

Recall risks

The passenger will be more likely to get injured in a crash. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In March 2025, Volkswagen recalled Atlas SUVs that could catch fire, as reported.

In April 2025, Volkswagen and Audi EVs were recalled over the risk of rollaway, also as reported.

The repair

The dealer will install an unpadded trim in the middle of the third-row bench to prevent passengers from sitting in that position. The modification will be free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by June 20, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 5,600 electric minivans are affected by this Volkswagen ID. Buzz recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls EVs over rollaway risk

Volkswagen recalls EVs over rollaway risk

April 10, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – April 10, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 60,490 EVs over incorrect gear display that may result in a vehicle rollaway.

The list of recalled models includes: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 E-TRON
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-TRON

Recall summary  

All vehicles with an automatic transmission must clearly indicate a selected gear on the instrument cluster. In the affected cars, this may not happen when the driver shifts into Neutral due to a software error.

This means that if the electronic parking brake is not engaged, the car may roll away, especially if it is on a slope or a hill. 

Recall risks

The rollaway ups the risk of an accident or property damage.

Warning signs  

The driver might notice an absence of the red parking brake warning on the dashboard. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In September 2024, Volkswagen recalled ID.4 cars whose doors could open on their own.

In July 2024, Golf hatchbacks and Atlas SUVs were recalled over limited visibility caused by malfunctioning rearview cameras.   

The repair

Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information on April 4, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 60,000 EVs are affected by this VW gear position recall. To do a VW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Atlas SUVs over fire risk

Volkswagen recalls Atlas SUVs over fire risk 

March 20, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – March 20, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 177,493 SUVs that may catch fire. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury or property damage.   

The recall comes on the back of several “thermal cases” and affects the following models: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2024 – 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Recall summary  

The affected SUVs have a decorative plastic cover over their engines, which may become loose, move out of position and come in contact with hot exhaust components. If this happens, the extreme temperatures could melt the plastic, causing a fire under the hood. 

Recall risks

If the vehicle bursts into flames, occupants can get injured or even lose their lives. In addition, the fire may spread to surrounding objects, resulting in property damage. 

Warning signs

Apart from the burning smell coming from under the hood, the driver may also notice that the plastic cover is misaligned.

Safety tips

You can find out more about what to do if your vehicle catches fire in this detailed article.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of 7 “thermal cases.” The manufacturer does not state if these resulted in any injuries.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In July 2024, Volkswagen recalled Atlas SUVs and Golfs whose rearview cameras failed to show an image while reversing.  

In December 2024, hybrid Audi SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire caused by defective high-voltage batteries. 

The repair

Dealers will remove the engine cover from the affected SUVs free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 18, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 177,000 SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen loose engine cover recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Golfs over faulty rearview cameras

Volkswagen recalls Golfs over faulty rearview cameras 

March 10, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – March 10, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 8,237 2022- 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI cars whose rearview cameras may not show an accurate image. This ups the risk of a crash while backing up. 

Recall summary  

The rearview camera in the affected cars may fail to show an image or the feed could be delayed. 

Volkswagen suspects this issue is caused by a software glitch.  

Recall risks

A malfunctioning rearview camera limits visibility while reversing, increasing the risk of a crash, injury and property damage. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In September 2024, Volkswagen recalled ID.4 EV cars because their doors could open on their own while driving, as reported.

In July 2024, several Volkswagen models, including the Golf GTI, were recalled over the same issue with their rearview cameras, also as reported. The two recalls do not appear to be related.

The repair

The dealers will update the camera’s software free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 11, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Volkswagen rearview camera recall affects more than 8,000 vehicles. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Audi hybrids that may catch fire

Volkswagen recalls Audi hybrids that may catch fire

December 26, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 26, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 4,616 hybrid cars and SUVs that may ignite. This ups the risk of an accident and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Audi A7 PHEV
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q5 PHEV

Recall summary  

The high-voltage battery stores electricity that powers the electric motor and other vehicle systems. In the affected hybrids, this battery may overheat and burst into flames, setting the vehicle on fire. The cause of the defect is “still under investigation.”

Recall risks

If the vehicle catches fire, car occupants can get injured or even lose their life. For more information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit this article.

Safety tips

Owners – especially those who are not opted in to share data with the manufacturer – are advised not to charge the battery until the car is repaired. In other fire recalls, manufacturers have also recommended to park the vehicles outside and away from any structures.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In December 2023, Volkswagen recalled several models, including Audi A7 cars, over the risk of reduced braking performance, as reported.  

In September 2024, ID.4 cars were recalled because their doors could open on their own while driving, also as reported.

The repair

The vehicles will receive a free software update to monitor the battery’s parameters and alert the driver if a replacement is needed. This remedy should be available in 2Q25.

Owners should receive letters with more information by January 24, 2025, and another one once the remedy is available.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Audi fire recall affects close to 5,000 hybrid cars and SUVs. To do an Audi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls ID.4 EVs with faulty doors after US government investigation

Volkswagen recalls ID.4 EVs with faulty doors after US government investigation  

September 26, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – September 26, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 99,064 2021-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 EVs because their doors may open on their own while driving, increasing the risk of an injury. 

This recall comes on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation and expands and replaces two recalls conducted last year. Cars that were repaired previously will need a new remedy. 

Recall summary  

The doors on the listed EVs are opened electronically, with the push of a button. Due to insufficiently sealed housing, water may enter the electric circuits within the door mechanism and cause shorts, which can cause the door to open on its own. 

Recall risks

Doors that open unexpectedly while driving increase the risk of a side collision, property damage and injury, as reported.

Warning signs 

A failing door mechanism may generate a “clicking sound similar to door being locked or unlocked.”

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of an ongoing investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government auto safety regulator, as reported.

This investigation aimed to find out if previous recalls conducted by the manufacturer were enough to rectify the issue.  

Other VW ID.4 recalls

In June 2024, VW recalled 2021-2023 ID.4 EVs whose instrument clusters and central displays would go blank, as reported.

In December 2023, 2023-2024 ID.4 were recalled due to flammable sunshades, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will inspect the door handles and replace them be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail on November 1, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This VW door handle recall affects nearly 100,000 ID.4 EVs. To do a VW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls vehicles over insufficient rearview visibility

Volkswagen recalls vehicles over insufficient rearview visibility  

July 18, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – July 18, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 84,432 sports cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may not show an image. This limits visibility while backing up and increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of hundreds of warranty claims and affects the following vehicles:

  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 
  • 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
  • 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Recall summary

Due to a software error, the rearview camera image in the affected vehicles may be delayed or not show up at all, limiting visibility while backing up.  

Recall risks

Limited rearview visibility ups the risk of a backover crash and property damage.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of nearly 500 warranty claims. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Volkswagen recalls

Malfunctioning instrument clusters and central displays were the cause of a recent Volkswagen ID.4 recall, as reported.

I.D4 cars were also at the heart of a December recall because of their flammable sunshades, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the vehicles’ software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications on August 23, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 85,000 hatchbacks and SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen rearview camera recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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