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| Report Receipt Date: August 3, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V567000 Rear Lid Improperly Manufactured An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V567000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 AUGUST 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback vehicle. The connections that join the metal sheets to form the rear lid may have been improperly connected. A dealer will replace the rear lid, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 55M6. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V543000 Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V543000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,216 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V542000 Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V542000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,238 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V516000 Fuel Pump May Fail Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V516000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 49,443 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail. Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V515000 Seat Belt Tensioners May Not Restrain Properly Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V515000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,584 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V514000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V514000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 43,091 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V471000 Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Air Bag The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V471000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,624 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V368000 Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V368000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 MAY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc./VW (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall. Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V245000 Missing Fuel Injector Filter May Cause Fuel Leak Long fuel injectors with missing filters may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V245000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,382 APRIL2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters. Dealers will replace the long fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iD. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V226000 Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V226000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,553 APRIL2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle. Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 3, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V225000 Insufficient Transmission Oil in Gearbox Clutch slippage can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. A transmission oil leak in the presence of hot exhaust components can increase the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V225000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 APRIL2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021-2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. The gearbox may have an insufficient amount of transmission oil, which can lead to clutch slippage, and in certain driving situations, a transmission oil leak. Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 37O1. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V224000 Incorrect Child Seat Anchorage Symbol/FMVSS 225 An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V224000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 466 APRIL2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 3, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V178000 Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V178000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,053 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.(VW) (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication. Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V176000 Rear Suspension Knuckle May Break A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V176000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,119 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V163000 Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V163000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,269 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover. Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V162000 Unreliable HV Battery Connection May Cause Stall An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V162000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 351 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection. The remedy is still under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 13, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V155000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,789 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen(VW) Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster. Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 13, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 28, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V152000 Delayed Deployment of Front Side Air Bag A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V152000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 222,892 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash. Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 10, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V102000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 While referencing the B-pillar label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V102000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 RS5 coupe and RS5 Sportback vehicles. The value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo on the B-pillar Tire and Loading information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information." Dealers will install a corrected label on the B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 44S3. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V086000 Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110 Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V086000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,648 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V085000 Incorrect Tire Pressure Information In Manual Incorrect tire pressure information could result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V085000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 920 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The owner's manual may list the incorrect tire pressure. Dealers will insert a corrected tire pressure table into the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 06E7. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V084000 Child Seat Anchors May Be Obstructed/FMVSS 225 An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V084000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 693 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V064000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V064000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 665 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 91DF. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 26, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V034000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): TIRES, SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,058 JANUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed. Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 25, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V947000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V947000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 288,991 DECEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.(VW) (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown. Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V947000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V947000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 288,991 DECEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.(VW) (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown. Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V935000 Retaining Ring On Air Suspension Struts May Loosen A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape, compromising vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V935000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 DECEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The retaining ring on the air suspension struts may come loose. Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 28, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L2. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V892000 Blocked Drain Tube May Cause Air Bag Deployment A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V892000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): VISIBILITY, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 54,429 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module. Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed January 14, 2022. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V874000 Disabled Passenger Air Bag A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEATS, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 208,332 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 7, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V853000 Improperly Tightened Brake Pipe Nut A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V853000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,285 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose. Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V852000 Missing Drive Bushing May Cause Steering Loss An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V852000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing. A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed December 31, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 20, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V825000 Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V825000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,857 OCTOBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V812000 Improperly Tightened Front Wheel Bearing Bolts The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V812000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SUSPENSION, WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 30 OCTOBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V732000 Roof Reinforcement May Impair Side Air Bags The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V732000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed. Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 13, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V707000 Possible Loss of ABS from Brake Booster Corrosion A loss of braking assist, ABS, and ESC will increase the effort and distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V707000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 38 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning. Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 12, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 47R7. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V695000 Pressure Input Rod On Brake Booster May Be Loose A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V695000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 99 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach. Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 20, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V651000 Fuel Line Connector may Cause Fuel Leak A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V651000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,737 AUGUST 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 6, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V616000 Damaged Relays In Fuse Box May Cause Fire A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V616000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 33 AUGUST 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter. Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 6, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V615000 Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V615000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,087 AUGUST 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop. Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 4, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V607000 Incorrect Seat Belt Assemblies Installed/FMVSS 208 An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V607000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,060 AUGUST 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 5, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V606000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,496 AUGUST 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi). |
| Report Receipt Date: August 2, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V595000 Glove Box May Interfere With Knee Air Bag An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V595000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 58 AUGUST 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment. Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 26, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V569000 Loss of ABS/ESC Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V569000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 498 JULY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system. Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V492000 Air Bags Can Improperly Deploy Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V492000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 379 JUNE 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position. Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V470000 Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V470000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 62,812 JUNE 2021-- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 20, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 2, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V413000 Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 108 Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V413000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,240 JUNE 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 12, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V339000 Engine Cylinder Bore Surface May Develop Cracks Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V339000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 MAY 2021 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore. Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 10G9. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 5, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V321000 Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V321000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): UNKNOWN OR OTHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 46 MAY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 26, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V295000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 40,993 APRIL 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Audi's number for this recall is 42L1. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V198000 Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 153,152 MARCH 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied. The remedy program is still in development. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 21, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V159000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V159000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,388 MARCH 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V132000 Incorrectly Machined Wheel Lug Bolt Holes An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V132000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 128 MARCH 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V111000 Engine Control Module Malfunction An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V111000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 238 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc./VW (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V078000 Incorrect Air Bag Module Parameters/FMVSS 208 During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V078000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,967 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V038000 Bolts May Be Missing From Front Seat Tracks The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V038000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 57 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen-VW) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V027000 Detached Circlip Can Cause Steering To Lockup The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V027000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 JANUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack. Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V026000 Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V026000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,303 JANUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen-VW) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V786000 Brake Pedal Plate Can Bend or Detach A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V786000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 313 DECEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V785000 Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V785000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 105,652 DECEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V760000 Terminal Cover Can Compromise 12-Volt Power Supply In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V760000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,355 DECEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V749000 Faulty Side Impact Crash Sensor In Front Doors A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V749000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 166 DECEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Audi's number for this recall is 69BM. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 25, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V737000 Rear Light Wiring Harness Missing Scuff Protection Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V737000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,426 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V724000 Front Seat Belt Webbing May Tear in a Crash A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V724000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,835 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 19, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V716000 Black Or Frozen Rear View Camera Image/FMVSS 111 A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V716000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,947 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 15, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V712000 Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V712000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 776 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production. Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V702000 Overcured Tires Can Fail Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V702000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 760 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V658000 Head Injury from C-Pillar Impact in a Crash In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V658000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,144 OCTOBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 23, 2020. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8 |
| Report Receipt Date: October 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V648000 Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V648000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 218,192 OCTOBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V644000 Incorrectly Bolted Driver's Seat Frame The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V644000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 OCTOBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V561000 Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V561000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): UNKNOWN OR OTHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 23 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V533000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Folded Wrong/FMVSS 208 An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V533000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,829 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V505000 Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V505000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,854 AUGUST 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 25, 2020. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V504000 Driver's Side Headlight Aimed Too Low/FMVSS 108 A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V504000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 AUGUST 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 25, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 7, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V397000 Engine Compartment Seal May Detach If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V397000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s):STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,964 JULY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall is expected to begin September 4, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V372000 Incorrect VIN on Label/FMVSS 567 If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V372000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 JUNE 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 31, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E7. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V359000 Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V359000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 JUNE 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose. Volkswagen will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace all four front brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 14, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47Q2. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V274000 Improper deployment of Passenger Air Bag In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V274000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 153 MAY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam. In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 10, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V273000 Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V273000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,024 MAY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam. In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V272000 Transmission Oil Pipe May Leak If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V272000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 531 MAY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF). If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V153000 Moisture May Enter Starter Generator A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V153000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,471 MARCH 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by May 15, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V149000 Possible Loss of Steering Control A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V149000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 229 MARCH 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control. Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 15, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 6, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V135000 Brake Booster Pressure Rod Incorrectly Installed An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V135000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 732 MARCH 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles. The electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, possibly causing an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 5th, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V093000 Side Curtain Air bags May Not Inflate Properly An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V093000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 383 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AJ. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V076000 Damaged Fuel Tank May Cause Fuel Leak A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V076000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,572 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket . Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 31, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V057000 Incorrectly Manufactured Air Bag Sensor In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V057000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7 JANUARY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air bag deployment when necessary. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to began February 21, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AL. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Front Wheel Bearings Improperly Machined Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V879000 Component(s): WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings. The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Clutch Can Fail to Engage Causing a Loss of Power Report Receipt Date: DEC 06, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V866000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,167 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure. A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The software remedy is currently under development. The recall is expected to begin February 4, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode Report Receipt Date: DEC 04, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V862000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 226 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2019. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach Report Receipt Date: OCT 16, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V737000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 174,278 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. OCTOBER 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 1, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V679000 Component(s): UNKNOWN OR OTHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 113 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. OCTOBER 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall is expected to begin on November 22, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7/01D8. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Key May Be Removed When Not In Park Report Receipt Date: AUG 22, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V615000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 679,027 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUGUST 2019 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park." Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 11, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Tank may Leak from Incorrect Weld Report Receipt Date: AUG 21, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V614000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUGUST 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 11, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 Report Receipt Date: JUL 24, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V547000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 144,092 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2019 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback and A5 Coupe and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 15, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Air Bag ECU May Malfunction Report Receipt Date: JUL 17, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V535000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,822 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags. Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 13, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate Report Receipt Date: JUN 19, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V474000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 138,896 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi/VW) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 18, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags Report Receipt Date: JUN 19, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V473000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag. A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: High-Voltage Battery May Short-Circuit Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V434000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,646 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket. Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. Notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 24, 2019. Remedy parts are expected to become available in August 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach Report Receipt Date: JUN 05, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V416000 Component(s):: WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 126,175 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi/VW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Passenger Seat Improperly Manufactured Report Receipt Date: JUN 05, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V415000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 66 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate. A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: No Indicator For Failed Turn Signal Report Receipt Date: MAY 23, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V385000 Component(s):: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 23,241 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Hydraulic Brakes May Fail Report Receipt Date: APR 08, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V277000 Component(s):: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,645 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2019 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short. A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed Report Receipt Date: MAR 20, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V218000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. APRIL 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed. In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Rear Coil Springs May Fracture Report Receipt Date: MAR 06, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V188000 Component(s):: SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 56,173 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks Report Receipt Date: FEB 20, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V114000 Component(s):: SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 22 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7 and Q8 vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen. Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Incorrect Driver Frontal Air bag Installed Report Receipt Date: FEB 20, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V110000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y7. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Rear Center Headrests may Detach in a Crash Report Receipt Date: FEB 13, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V095000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,326 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing. In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: No Visual Warning of Brake Failure/FMVSS 135;101 Report Receipt Date: FEB 13, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V094000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,064 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays." If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V057000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,985 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel Report Receipt Date: JAN 16, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V035000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 74,881 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: JAN 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V014000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 119,394 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JANUARY 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Rear Coil Springs May Fracture Report Receipt Date: DEC 19, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V904000 Component(s):: SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,322 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V864000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 516 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V863000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,104 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose Report Receipt Date: NOV 27, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V836000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114 Report Receipt Date: NOV 26, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V824000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 73,545 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak Report Receipt Date: NOV 19, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V818000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,987 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available. The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 31, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrectly Welded Rear Seat Guide Sleeves Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V803000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 169 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. NOVEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame. If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 11, 2019. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrectly Positioned Headlight/FMVSS 108 Report Receipt Date: SEP 26, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V671000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Transmission Fluid Vent Hose may Leak Causing Fire Report Receipt Date: SEP 17, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V639000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,916 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations. If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: A/C Drain Tube Causing Air Bag Malfunction Report Receipt Date: AUG 20, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V537000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,685 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module. The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. Some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. The recall began September 14, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose Report Receipt Date: AUG 15, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V536000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,416 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUGUST 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently. The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Sunroof Light Bar May Short Circuit Report Receipt Date: JUL 13, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V467000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,457 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit. A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114 Report Receipt Date: JUL 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V464000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,168 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. Volkswagen issued owners an interim notification on August 10, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Supply Line may Leak Fuel Report Receipt Date: JUN 25, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V430000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,633 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi S8 Audi A8 |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode Report Receipt Date: JUN 22, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V427000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 237,947 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode Report Receipt Date: JUN 13, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V406000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,564 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- 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. 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. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 10, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Certain Child Seats may Damage Seat Belt Buckles Report Receipt Date: JUN 07, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V380000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 54,729 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswaen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the second row center seating position. As a result, the center and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles on the second row can become damaged it a child seat base is installed that is wider than 12.6 inches. A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Volkswagen will also provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints. The recall began June 29, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Passenger Frontal Air Bag may Deploy Improperly Report Receipt Date: JUN 06, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V375000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 821 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment. If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Tiguan |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly Report Receipt Date: JUN 04, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V370000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 139,249 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction. If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 31, 2018. Owners will be sent a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons Report Receipt Date: JUN 01, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V369000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,206 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant Report Receipt Date: MAY 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V329000 Component(s): UNKNOWN OR OTHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 252 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 13, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrectly Folded Front Seat-Mounted Air Bag Report Receipt Date: MAY 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V325000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 548 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation. If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Lower Ball Joint Separation Report Receipt Date: MAY 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V324000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,464 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened. A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301 Report Receipt Date: MAY 02, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V284000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 278 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AW. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-766. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Atlas |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles; SUSPENSION RECALL SUBJECT: Rear Shocks may have Poor Welds Report Receipt Date: APR 25, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V262000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,049 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding processIf the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 25, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Tiguan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles; AIR BAGS RECALL SUBJECT: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode Report Receipt Date: APR 18, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V247000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 71,335 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.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. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit Report Receipt Date: APR 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V229000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 342,867 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. APRIL 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump. A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an initial notification beginning on June 11, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A5 Audi Q5 Audi A6 Audi A4 Audi A4 allroad |
| RECALL: Volkswagen/VW is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Improperly Torqued Engine Support Bolts Report Receipt Date: MAR 08, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V159000 Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened. If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Tiguan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen/VW is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2011 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan, and 2007-2010 Passat Wagon vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture Report Receipt Date: MAR 06, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V148000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 51,352 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2011 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan, and 2007-2010 Passat Wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen CC Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Incorrect Driver Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208 Report Receipt Date: FEB 09, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V102000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,768 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. FEBRUARY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Tiguan Limited |
| RECALL: Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 110 Report Receipt Date: FEB 07, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V096000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,543 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. FEBRUARY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 8, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44N9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi S7 Audi RS7 |
| RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture Report Receipt Date: JAN 30, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V082000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,440 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. FEBRUARY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Audi Q5 and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi Q5 Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi S5 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 04, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V004000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,166 JANUARY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi will send an interim owner notification on or before March 03, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A6 Avant Audi A6 Sedan Audi S6 Sedan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 20, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V822000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,037 DECEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A5 Coupe |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINV Report Receipt Date: DEC 06, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V781000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 48,693 DECEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A6 Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: NOV 29, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V766000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 58 NOVEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity. " A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 29, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Atlas |
| RECALL: Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: OCT 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V675000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,323 NOVEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed. The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A4 Audi A5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V662000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,509 OCTOBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. " If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Tiguan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V662000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,509 OCTOBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. " If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Tiguan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V622000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 216,440 OCTOBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt. The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A5 Coupe Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi A4 Sedan Audi A4 Allroad Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V622000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 216,440 OCTOBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt. The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A5 Coupe Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi A4 Sedan Audi A4 Allroad Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 20, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V583000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 73,941 SEPTEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Parts are not currently available, but owners will be notified of the recall beginning November 19, 2017. A second notice will be sent when remedy parts become available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen Touareg |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: AUG 16, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V509000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 280,915 AUGUST 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen / VW) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on October 13, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov RECALLED VEHICLES Volkswagen CC Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: AUG 16, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V508000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,383 AUGUST 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen / VW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V400000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING , FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 24,754 JUNE 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V352000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 JUNE 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAY 11, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V309000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 84,262 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire.Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: MAY 03, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V298000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 240,487 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 2, 2017. . Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAY 03, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V297000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V293000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,694 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: APR 28, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V287000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 23 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen CC |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V280000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,091 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51F5.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAR 22, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V196000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,618 APRIL 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 Audi S3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: MAR 08, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V151000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,908 MARCH 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. A protective cover will be applied to the fuel filter to prevent oxidization cracks from forming. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2017. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20Z4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Touareg |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: MAR 08, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V150000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,676 MARCH 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash. Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2017. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi S5 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: MAR 02, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V137000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,875 MARCH 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: MAR 02, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V136000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 797 MARCH 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Jetta GLI |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: FEB 08, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V075000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,007 FEBRUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level. A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: FEB 03, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V070000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 FEBRUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block. If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V002000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 342,867 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi A6 Audi Q5 Audi Allroad |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS , VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: JAN 06, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V001000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 234,054 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. This corrosion can weaken the canister and, during deployment of the side head air bag, the inflator may fracture and propel fragments into the passenger compartment. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS , SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: JAN 05, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V955000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,901 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly. In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen e-Golf Volkswagen Tiguan Audi A4 Audi A6 Audi A7 Audi Q5 Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vehicles; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: DEC 20, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 135,683 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provide a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen GTI Volkswagen Rabbit Volkswagen Golf A6 Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 13, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V660000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 143,214 OCTOBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel cap flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Interim notices will sent in early November 2016. A second notice will be sent when parts are available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: SEP 08, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V648000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist. With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 07, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 110,042 OCTOBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be sent to owners by early November and a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Volkswagen GTI Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 07, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V646000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,249 OCTOBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A6 Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: SEP 06, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V642000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 79,895 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 Audi A4 Audi Q7 Audi Q3 Audi TT |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: SEP 06, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V641000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,205 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: AUG 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V619000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,102 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Audi A8 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JUL 08, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V519000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,535 JULY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016 CC, Golf R, Tiguan and e-Golf vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: JUN 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V464000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,658 JULY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle. If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen CC Volkswagen Golf R Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen e-Golf |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: JUN 09, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 536 JULY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving. If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A8 Audi S8 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V382000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 217,000 JUNE 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A4 Audi A6 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V376000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 0 JUNE 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: MAY 23, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V337000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 JUNE 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf R |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016 Toureg vehicles; TIRES Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V243000 Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 366 MAY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Toureg |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: MAR 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V171000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 91,442 MARCH 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short. An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23T3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: MAR 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V170000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 46,700 MARCH 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge. If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the circlip and install any missing circlips, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Touareg |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: MAR 07, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V138000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,561 MARCH 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly. An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen e-Golf |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V083000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,037 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash. VW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Routan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 10, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V079000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 0 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Passat Audi A3 Audi A4 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Golf and Jetta SportWagen, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 10, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V078000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 0 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf and Jetta SportWagen, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen CC Audi Q5 Audi A5 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016 Beetle Convertible vehicles; EQUIPMENT , TIRES Report Receipt Date: JAN 29, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V049000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT , TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 325 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured June 18, 2015, to November 9, 2015 and equipped with 18-inch wheels. The affected vehicles may have incorrect sidewall height ratio information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." If the tires are replaced using a smaller diameter tire, it can cause incorrect readings of the speedometer. Inaccurate speedometer readings may increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Beetle Convertible |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V045000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 734 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Tiguan Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: JAN 25, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V035000 Component(s): HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 825 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery. An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late February 2016. Volkswagen's number for this 53B8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles; AIR BAGS , SEATS Report Receipt Date: DEC 08, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V824000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 904 JANUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash. Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Audi A6 and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 08, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V823000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,074 JANUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A6 Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: OCT 26, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V705000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 91,867 NOV 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. Volkswagen will send owners an interim notification by December 22, 2015 and will send a second notification when a remedy plan has been finalized, currently expected to be in March 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Beetle |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Jetta, Golf and E-Golf vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: OCT 07, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V627000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 993 OCT 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2015. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen E-Golf |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, Passat, and Tiguan, 2010-2013 Eos and Jetta, 2011-2014 Golf and GTI, and 2011-2013 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: AUG 04, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V483000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 420,000 AUGUST 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, Passat, and Tiguan, 2010-2013 Eos and Jetta, 2011-2014 Golf and GTI, and 2011-2013 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag. A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen CC Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen GTI Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: JUN 15, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V373000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 62 JULY 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened. If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash. Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47M3. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Tiguan vehicles; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: MAY 26, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V311000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,957 JUNE 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2015. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Tiguan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: APR 17, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V229000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,204 APRIL 2015 -- .Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen GTI Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: APR 03, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V200000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,646 APRIL 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems." If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: APR 01, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V194000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,676 APRIL 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to June 10, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including, but not limited to, air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2015 for 2009 Routan vehicles, and in August 2015 for 2010 Routan vehicles. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H1. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 11V151 and 14V396. Vehicles that previously received an ignition switch trim ring as a recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign. Vehicles that have already received a new ignition switch are not covered by this campaign. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Routan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: JAN 20, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V019000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,008 JANUARY 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 10, 2015. Volkswagen’s numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi S4 Audi S5 Audi Q7 Audi A6 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Jetta; 2014-2015 Passat; 2015 Golf and GTI and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: DEC 22, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V809000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 37,979 DECEMBER 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, certain 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, certain 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and certain 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Bi. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen GTI Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle Convertible |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: DEC 15, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V790000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,007 DECEMBER 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: OCT 24, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V670000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 393 NOV 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback. Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles; AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE Report Receipt Date: OCT 24, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V667000 Component(s): AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE Potential Number of Units Affected: 101,938 NOV 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy. If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 11, 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A4 Audi S4 Audi Allroad |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: OCT 20, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V658000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,062 DECEMBER 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole. Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. VW intends start its recall camapign on or about December 19, 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60B9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Beetle |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Jetta and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles; SUSPENSION Report Receipt Date: OCT 20, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V656000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 442,000 NOV 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash. The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. Owners will be mailed an interim notification in November 2014 and will be mailed a second letter when remedy parts are available. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Beetle |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: AUG 26, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V516000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,814 SEPT 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster. If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: JUL 21, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V441000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 151,389 AUG 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Tiguan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: JUL 07, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V412000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,001 JULY 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle. A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40K9/1W. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Golf |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2009 Routan vehicles; IGNITION SWITCH Report Receipt Date: JUL 01, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V396000 Component(s): IGNITION SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,526 AUG 2014 -- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will modify the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2014. Volkswagens number for this recall is 28G1/U8. Note: This campaign is an expansion of NHTSA Recall No. 11V-151. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Routan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles; TRANSMISSION Report Receipt Date: APR 15, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V182000 Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,452 APRIL 2014 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid. The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles; HEADLIGHTS Report Receipt Date: MAR 17, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V125000 Component(s): HEADLIGHTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 150,201 APRIL 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact. A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Passat |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: NOV 22, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V569000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 62,155 DECEMBER 2013 - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt. If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkseagen Tiguan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V568000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,837 DECEMBER 2013 - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition. This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles Report Receipt Date: SEP 23, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V450000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,594 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi S6 Audi S7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles Report Receipt Date: SEP 23, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V448000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,120 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter. Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A8 Audi S8 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles NHTSA Campaign ID number: 12V540000 @ www.Safercar.Gov NOVEMBER 2012 -- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat. If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Volkswagen's campaign recall number is 69i9/W6. 12V-540 MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Beetle |
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