2021 Volkswagen Golf
2021 Volkswagen Golf in NHTSA data: length 425 cm, curb weight 1,318–1,378 kg and 1 recall campaign.
2021 Volkswagen Golf at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Overall length is 425 cm (167.3 in), width 180 cm, height 145 cm and wheelbase 263 cm (103.5 in). Curb weight is 1,318–1,378 kg (2,906–3,038 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 425 cm (2020: 425–456 cm) and curb weight 1,318–1,378 kg (2020: 1,318–1,552 kg).
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 4DR GTI HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,378 kg3,038 lb |
| GOLF 4DR HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,318 kg2,906 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V716000 | 18 November 2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to… |
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Decode the VIN of a 2021 Volkswagen Golf
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.