2015 Volkswagen Golf
2015 Volkswagen Golf in NHTSA data: length 425–456 cm, curb weight 1,318–1,445 kg and 12 recall campaigns.
2015 Volkswagen Golf at a glance
NHTSA lists 6 specification rows for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. Overall length is 425–456 cm (167.3–179.5 in), width 179–180 cm, height 144–148 cm and wheelbase 263 cm (103.5 in). Curb weight is 1,318–1,445 kg (2,906–3,186 lb).
Length425–456 cm
Wheelbase263 cm
Curb weight1,318–1,445 kg
Recall campaigns12
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLF 2DR GTI HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 179 cm70.5 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,378 kg3,038 lb |
| GOLF 2DR HATCH TRENDLINE 1.8 TSI | 425 cm167.3 in | 179 cm70.5 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,318 kg2,906 lb |
| GOLF 4DR GTI HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,378 kg3,038 lb |
| GOLF 4DR HATCH 1.8 TSI TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE/HIGHLINE | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,318 kg2,906 lb |
| GOLF 4DR HATCH TDI TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE/HIGHLINE | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,372 kg3,025 lb |
| GOLF 4DR WAGON/TDI WAGON | 456 cm179.5 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,445 kg3,186 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V110000 | 14 February 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a… |
| 19V615000 | 22 August 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the… |
| 19V188000 | 6 March 2019 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. |
| 18V904000 | 19 December 2018 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. |
| 18V464000 | 11 July 2018 | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to… |
| 18V329000 | 16 May 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected… |
| 16V647000 | 7 September 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. |
| 15V705000 | 26 October 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. |
| 15V627000 | 7 October 2015 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped… |
| 15V229000 | 17 April 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump… |
| 15V028000 | 23 January 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and… |
| 14V412000 | 7 July 2014 | STEERING | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle. |
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Decode the VIN of a 2015 Volkswagen Golf
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