NHTSA Recall #22V831000 — VOLKSWAGEN Golf R VISIBILITY/WIPER
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ID: #22V831000MFR: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What This Recall Means
Component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk if Unfixed
Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
How to Get This Fixed
Free Fix
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.
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What happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk if unfixed
Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.
Original NHTSA model designations: VOLKSWAGEN Golf R
This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #22V831000.
Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is
affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population.
The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the VISIBILITY/WIPER recall for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R? (Campaign #22V831000)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.