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2003 Volkswagen Golf recalls
NHTSA has 2 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
NHTSA 18V406000June 13, 20182,564 units
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
NHTSA 07V063000February 20, 20071,002,000 units
Problem: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Volkswagen Golf have?
NHTSA records list 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
How do I know if my 2003 Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.