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1999 Volkswagen Golf

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1999 Volkswagen Golf. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

7 recalls name the 1999 Volkswagen Golf. Newest first.

Owner complaints

64 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries

What owners report most

  1. Engine and engine cooling16
  2. Fuel system, gasoline10
  3. Electrical system10
  4. Visibility6
  5. Exterior lighting5
  6. Unknown or other5
  7. Seat belts4
  8. Power train4
  9. Visibility/wiper2
  10. Suspension2

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Volkswagen Golf model year

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