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Owner Complaints by Model and Engine

Based on 30,147 NHTSA complaints. Updated October 2026.

19 Models
169 Engines Rated
38 Generations
30,147 NHTSA Complaints
Generations by reliability score
4 above the class average9 about average17 below average

Showing 19 of 19 models

Compact

4 models
Beetle
3 generations · 13 engines
200920102012-2019
1 above the class average
Cabrio
1 generation · 2 engines
2000-2002
Eos
1 generation · 3 engines
2007-2016
1 about average
New Beetle
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2010
1 about average

Midsize Sedan

3 models
Arteon
1 generation · 1 engine
2019-2023
1 above the class average
CC
1 generation · 5 engines
2009-2017
Passat
8 generations · 35 engines
2000-20052006200720082009201020112012-2022
2 above the class average6 below average

Midsize SUV

3 models
Atlas
1 generation · 4 engines
2018-2025
1 about average
Atlas Cross Sport
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
1 about average
Touareg
2 generations · 12 engines
2004-20102011-2017
1 about average1 below average

Minivan

2 models
ID. Buzz
1 generation · 1 engine
2025
Routan
1 generation · 6 engines
2009-2014
1 below average

Compact SUV

2 models
ID.4
1 generation · 1 engine
2021-2025
1 below average
Tiguan
3 generations · 8 engines
2009-20172018-20242025-2026
2 about average

Compact Sedan

2 models
Jetta
4 generations · 35 engines
2000-20052006-20102011-20182019-2025
1 about average3 below average
R 32 Special Edition
1 generation · 1 engine
2008

Full-Size Van

1 model
Eurovan
1 generation · 2 engines
2000-2003

Compact Hatchback

1 model
Golf
5 generations · 28 engines
2000-20062006-20092010-20142015-20212022-2025
1 about average4 below average

Subcompact SUV

1 model
Taos
1 generation · 3 engines
2022-2025
1 below average
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