Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your car's compliance with safety regulations might be affected by some modifications made while it was being tested.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle isn't fully compliant with safety regulations, there's a higher risk that you could be in a crash, or worse, the vehicle could catch fire or cause injury.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will fix any issues to make sure your vehicle meets all safety standards, or they'll buy it back if needed - all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Original — Remedy
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. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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