8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2020-06-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.
Consequence
If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace all four front brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began july 1, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47q2.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began september 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72l1, 72k8, and 72k9.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-07-01
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 jetta and jetta gli vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk will be mailed in september 2021. Owners will receive a notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69ck.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #5 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #6 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #7 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2024-02-15
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 audi a3 sedan, 2015-2019 audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 volkswagen jetta gli, 2018 golf sportwagen gp, 2018-2019 golf sportwagen a7, 2015-2017 golf sportwagen, 2015-2020 golf gti, and 2015-2020 golf a7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed april 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are vw: 20uf/audi: 20yf. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16v-647 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.