Volkswagen common problems & reliability
Model-by-model fault guides for Volkswagen. Pick a model to see its known issues, when they typically appear, and what to inspect before you buy.
Volkswagen Amarok
2011–2020 · 2H
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Arteon
2017–2024 · Mk1
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Atlas
2018–2023
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Caddy
2015–2025 · Mk4/Mk5
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Crafter
2017–2025 · Mk2
5 known faults to check
Volkswagen Golf
2015–2021
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen ID.3
2020–2025 · Mk1
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen ID.4
2021–2025 · Mk1
5 known faults to check
Volkswagen Jetta
2011–2018
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Passat
2012–2019
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Polo
2013–2025 · Mk5/Mk6
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Scirocco
2008–2017 · Mk3
5 known faults to check
Volkswagen Sharan
2010–2022 · 7N
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen T-Cross
2019–2025 · C1
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen T-Roc
2017–2025 · Mk1
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Tiguan
2018–2023 · 2nd gen (AD1)
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Touareg
2018–2025 · CR
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Touran
2015–2023 · Mk3
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Transporter
2012–2024 · T5/T6
4 known faults to check
Volkswagen Up
2012–2023 · Mk1/facelift
4 known faults to check
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