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2016 VOLKSWAGEN Golf FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #24V110000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The suction jet pump in your vehicle helps control fuel flow in the tank. In some 2015-2020 models, the seal inside this pump can wear out, causing fuel to leak into the exhaust system.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out and gets too close to an ignition source, there's a higher risk of a fire breaking out, which could cause serious damage or injuries.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty suction pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, especially if you've already had a previous recall related to this issue.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. 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. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
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Critical #16V647000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The suction pump in your vehicle is responsible for controlling how fuel flows into the engine. In certain 2015-2016 models, this pump can malfunction, allowing fuel to flood into the EVAP system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel builds up in the EVAP system, it could leak out and, if there's a spark, cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty suction pump with a new one, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
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Critical #16V403000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel rail, which supplies fuel to the engine, might detach from the cylinder head and cause a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a leak and an ignition source is present, your vehicle could catch on fire.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix this for free by replacing the cylinder head at a dealership of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.
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Other VOLKSWAGEN Golf 2016 Recalls

STEERING
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Golf Years

2019
6 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
5 recalls
2015
12 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
6 recalls
2002
7 recalls
2001
9 recalls
2000
8 recalls

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