1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-07-16 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 transmission

56 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

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Date Component  
2010-07-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 10341796
2006-07-20 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10162989
2004-09-16 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10092439
2002-06-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 8011305
1995-12-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 976749
1995-12-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 976749
1996-03-22 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 981134
2001-06-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 889514
2001-04-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 886797
2001-03-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 884033
1999-10-07 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 850266
1997-03-06 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODI Number: 808266
1997-01-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 806955
1998-11-30 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 781613
2001-05-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 744910
2001-03-21 STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 742822
2000-12-03 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 737234
2000-11-28 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 737017
2000-10-31 TIRES
ODI Number: 735504
1999-04-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 705954
1999-05-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 706709
1999-03-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 704713
1999-01-10 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 702089
1997-09-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 606064
1997-09-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 606064
2000-06-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 552533
2000-06-07 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 552533
2000-06-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 552533
2000-06-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 552533
2000-06-07 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 552533
1998-12-31 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 543382
1998-12-31 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 543382
1998-12-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 543382
1998-09-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 541430
1998-11-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 542446
1998-06-29 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 536948
1998-06-29 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 536948
1998-06-29 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 536948
1998-06-29 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 536948
1998-04-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 533862
1998-04-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 533862
1998-04-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 534181
1998-02-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 531388
1998-02-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 531514
1998-02-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 531514
1998-02-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 531514
1998-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 531514
1997-07-25 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 521891
1997-04-11 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 516451
1997-04-11 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 516451
1997-04-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 516451
1997-04-11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 516451
1997-04-11 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 516451
1997-04-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 516451
1996-09-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 508599
1997-04-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 603100
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1 Investigations for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1998-07-01 1998-07-20 STRUCTURE
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

41 Service Alerts for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

Date Description
2016-01-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

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2020-04-21 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2017-06-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

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2019-02-18 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2017-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

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2019-03-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

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2017-02-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.

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2015-06-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

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2014-04-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.

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2014-03-06 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic

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2015-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

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2015-06-22 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

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2016-09-23 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.

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2013-07-17 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch

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2013-06-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purcha

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2015-05-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-05-08 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-05-08 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-03-27 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document

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2015-03-27 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document

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2014-01-24 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose t

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2014-02-11 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections:

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2014-06-04 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.

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2014-06-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.

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2008-08-28 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

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2008-08-28 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

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2003-02-03 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INSTALLING NEW STYLE SWITCH FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT

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1997-01-21 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

CONDITIONS REGARDING EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH KEY WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. *YC

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1997-01-21 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING DOOR LOCK KEY CODE IF A NEW KEY MUST BE CUT. *AK

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1997-07-31 100000 POWER TRAIN

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

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1997-07-31 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

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1997-06-04 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

TOOTHED BELT RUNS TOWARDS OUTSIDE, WEARS OUT/ JUMPS OFF, AND CRACKS. *AK

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1997-04-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CAN ADDITIONALLY RECOGNIZE TWO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) NOT CURRENTLY SHOWN IN THE REPAIR MANUAL. *YC

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1997-04-16 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CAN ADDITIONALLY RECOGNIZE TWO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) NOT CURRENTLY SHOWN IN THE REPAIR MANUAL. *YC

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1997-04-10 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

DIFFICULTIES WITH SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. *YC

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1997-04-10 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

DIFFICULTIES WITH SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. *YC

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1997-04-11 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR/SHIFTER FEELS LIKE IT HAS A DOUBLE DETENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND WILL NOT MAINTAIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENT. *AK

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1997-04-11 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR/SHIFTER FEELS LIKE IT HAS A DOUBLE DETENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND WILL NOT MAINTAIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENT. *AK

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1997-04-10 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, POSSIBLEDTC’S STORED IN TCM DTC MEMORY

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2001-06-12 220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

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1998-06-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *YC

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1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

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