Volkswagen VIN Recall Check
Volkswagen is often associated with iconic vehicles especially the famous Beetle which was once the world’s best-selling car. Combining design with performance, Volkswagen appeals to car enthusiasts as well as regular car owners because of its attractive bodywork and recognizable profile with rich character. Current vehicles offered in the US include sedans, SUVs, compact cars, and convertibles.
Run a free Volkswagen Recall Check for any Volkswagen from any state and get full vehicle history report at Vehicle.report.
What is a Volkswagen VIN recall check?
At Vehicle.report, you can search for recalls issued for any Volkswagen vehicle. Manufacturers like Volkswagen are among the top sources of information for our comprehensive database of vehicle data. Using the vehicle identification number, you can verify if Volkswagen issued a recall for any vehicle.
A vehicle safety recall is usually initiated by a car manufacturer for defects that pose a risk to vehicle safety. This defect may have been discovered in several vehicles of the same design or manufacture or in components of the same type and manufacture. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an agency within the US Department of Transportation, oversees the safety recalls.
A VIN or vehicle identification number is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that serves to identify your Volkswagen vehicle as a unique unit. No two vehicles have the same VIN. It is the key to all data about a vehicle.
How do I find previous recalls on my Volkswagen car?
According to a study conducted by iseecars.com, Volkswagen has the worst recall rate at 1,800 recalls per 1,000 vehicles sold.
Our Volkswagen recall search tool is 100% free. You can also check for recalls by VIN at the official Volkswagen Owner’s website. At Vehicle.report, however, you can unlock a ton of data using the VIN, including the vehicle’s market value, title history and lien records.
How can I check a Volkswagen car’s history for free?
Acquiring a free car report can be easier than paying for one or getting it from a dealership. You can do it anytime with just a few clicks as soon as you find a car you would like to consider buying. Checking the vehicle history of a car is a critical step before you proceed to other steps in the purchasing process. You should be able to get a car report without being blocked by a paywall that most vehicle history providers require.
Why should you get a free vehicle history when paid services are available? First of all, free does not mean that running a database of vehicle data does not cost anything at all. Vehicle.report lets advertisers on its website cover the cost. Free does not also mean unreliable. Using the latest technology, we are able to efficiently collate information from trusted government and industry sources.
How to run a Volkswagen VIN recall check?
Check all active recalls for any Volkswagen car, convertible or SUV in the United States in two easy steps:
Check the VIN
Look for the VIN in these most common locations: through the windshield near the base of the dashboard (driver’s side) or on the door frame on the driver’s side.
You can also find the VIN on the vehicle’s documents: registration card, vehicle title, Insurance card, or owner’s manual.
Run the Volkswagen Recall Check tool
What can a Volkswagen VIN recall check tell me about a recall?
NHTSA Campaign Number refers to a unique number assigned to a recall.
Summary of important details about the recall covers the model and model year of affected vehicles, the issue or part that may pose a safety risk or fail to meet minimum safety standards, and, possibly, where the vehicles were sold or registered. Volkswagen will also explain how the defect or issue may affect the vehicle’s operation and safety.
Remedy refers to the recommended solution to the structural or mechanical problem. Volkswagen will explain whether the issue can be fixed or if a defective component will be replaced.
Contact information includes the date when Volkswagen will start sending notifications to owners, the Volkswagen reference number for the recall, and the number for Volkswagen customer service hotline.
Why should I run Vehicle.report’s Volkswagen VIN recall check?
Volkswagen Group, also a parent company of Audi, had the highest recall rate of 1,800 vehicles per 1,000 sold for January 1985 to September 2016. It is way above the industry average which is 1,115 units. Out of those recalled, 66 percent was launched within three years of sale. The same NHTSA data also revealed that 77.6 percent of recalled cars may have issues that could lead to a crash, accident, fire, injury, or death. In recent years, the Volkswagen Group declared several cars including the following:
You can also check Volkswagen recalls by VIN at the official Volkswagen website. Here are other resources you can tap to know more about Volkswagen cars: Volkswagen Owner’s Manual, Volkswagen safety ratings, Volkswagen reviews, and Volkswagen dealerships.
Using Vehicle.report’s 100% free Volkswagen recall search tool, a VIN unlocks a ton of data including:
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Get a Free Volkswagen Recall Check
Simply enter the VIN and click Check Volkswagen Recall below: