The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Air Bag Clockspring Failure

    NHTSA #PE15010

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Air Bag Clockspring Failure

    NHTSA #EA18003

    Status:
    PENDING

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Air Bag Clockspring Failure

    NHTSA #RQ17009

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage

    NHTSA #PE11023

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure

    NHTSA #EA11003

    Status:
    CLOSED

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