The suction jet pump in your vehicle's fuel tank helps control evaporation emissions. However, the seal inside this pump can wear out and allow gasoline to leak into the evaporative system.
Risk if Unfixed
If gas leaks out of the charcoal canister and there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen or Audi dealer will replace the faulty suction pump with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice. If your vehicle was previously recalled under 16V-647, a new repair is still needed.
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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.
The anti-theft device in your Golf or Golf Sportwagen is a mechanism that stops you from removing the key from the ignition unless the shift lever is in 'Park'. In some 2015-2018 models, this device can malfunction due to a buildup of silicate on the contacts.
Risk if Unfixed
If you remove the key while the shift lever is not in 'Park', there's a risk that your vehicle could roll away, potentially causing an injury or accident.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will install a new switch and circuit board to fix the issue, at no cost to you. They will contact you to schedule the repair when it's time.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
The coil springs in the rear axle of your vehicle help support the weight of your car. In some 2015-2019 Golfs, 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagons, 2018-2019 Tiguans, and 2019 Jettas, these springs could break apart prematurely.
Risk if Unfixed
If a coil spring breaks while you're driving, it could damage a rear tire, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty coil springs with new ones, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
Your vehicle may have air bags that don't deploy properly or seat belt pretensioners that don't work as they should. This is because of a problem with the air bag or seat belt system.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and these systems don't work right, you could get hurt more easily because the air bags and seat belts won't be able to help protect you as they should.
Free Fix
You'll get a free repair at a dealership, where they'll replace the air bags and seat belt pretensioners so you'll be safe in case of a crash.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Your vehicle may not meet all safety standards because it was not properly inspected or modified before being sold to you.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle isn't fixed, it may be at higher risk of a crash or fire, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will buy back your vehicle at no cost to you. You should have already received a letter in May 2021 with more information, but you can also call 1-800-893-5298 for assistance.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
