2021 Volkswagen Golf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The last few months my schedule changed and I'm driving in the dark now. The auto dimming mirror does not function as expected, it is too slow in response to prevent glare and blinding from vehicles behind me. By the time the mirror decides to dim I'm already blinded from the glare and can no longer see what is in front of me. Also, since it does not dim to the edge I still get blinded from the glare around the perimeter of the mirror (there is no way to adjust this to prevent it). …”
NHTSA complaint #11567687, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11033527May 19, 2026Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
- 11033530May 11, 2026Update Programming of MIB Infotainment
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11021376Jul 16, 2025How to activate CAR NET including additional diagnostics
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 14 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 11 | 17% |
| 2018 | 5 | 17% |
| 2017 | 12 | 10% |
| 2016 | 14 | 16% |
| 2015 | 23 | 18% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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