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3 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk
    A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.

    NHTSA campaign 24V480000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported 27/06/2024

  2. SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.

    Risk
    Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.

    NHTSA campaign 23V437000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported 21/06/2023

  3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.

    Risk
    A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.

    NHTSA campaign 22V707000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported 21/09/2022

Is your 2023 Volkswagen Golf R affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2024-06-27. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Volkswagen, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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