2001 Volkswagen Golf Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 vw GOLF tdi, 9 years old with 173,000 miles. Driver seat mount (welded to slider) broke and now the seat tilt toward the rear on it's rear pivot point. This metal bracket is about 1/8 thick. This is very serious and can be dangerous if it occurs while driving. I spoke with vw customer care and the reply is; car is beyond warranty and therefore can't help with repair cost, take the car to the dealer and they will diagnose the problem and repair at my cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10366615, filed 2010-11, 173,000 miles“2. Driver's seat lock mechanism (forward & aft motion) failed to engage 1. Driver attempted to move the seat forward to use the car for an errand, and the seat would not lock in place. Any pressure on brake pedal resulted in the seat moving back, putting the foot controls out of reach. Driver is 5' 3 tall. 3. Local dealer looked at the car, determined that dust and debris jammed the under-seat mechanism. Tech cleaned and lubed the piston mechanism, resulting in a temporary fix. If it ever fails again, the service manager said, we might have to replace the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10329002, filed 2010-05, 73,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
32 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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