Why does Volkswagen have a bad reputation?
Volkswagen’s reputation has also been shaped by high-profile recalls and legal battles. In 2024, VW recalled more than 261,000 vehicles over fuel pump seals that could leak. Later that year, NHTSA closed a recall query involving 420,000 vehicles related to potential fuel leaks. Around the same time, nearly 100,000 ID. The Volkswagen Virtus and Volkswagen Taigun have been recalled once again due to concerns over their seatbelts. The German carmaker has recalled 961 units of both the vehicles that are manufactured between December 2021 and May 2025.Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
Are Volkswagen involved in the car finance scandal?
In addition to making these payments, Volkswagen Financial Services was also fined nearly £5. The claimants will receive average payments of more than £2,100 each after joining the action that alleged cars made by Volkswagen group, including its Audi, Seat and Skoda brands, emitted more nitrogen dioxide than the company claimed.