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2012 Volkswagen Golf Recall

Volkswagen Golf Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale in Avondale, AZ

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Recall Summary

6 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Air Bags

FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 19V862000 · Reported Dec 4, 2019 · 226 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. 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 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
  • NHTSA has issued six recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf involving Air Bags, Fuel System, Diesel, and Unknown Or Other components.
  • The four Air Bags recalls address inflator rupture or explosion and a steering-wheel clock-spring electrical connection that may prevent air-bag deployment.
  • The Fuel System, Diesel recall addresses possible cracking and fuel leakage at injector line number two.
  • The Unknown Or Other recall addresses modifications that may leave the vehicle out of compliance with regulatory requirements.
How do I check if my 2012 Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
  • You can check your 2012 Volkswagen Golf at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at the Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale service department.
  • Bring the Golf to the dealership so the team can identify open recalls and confirm whether prior manufacturer work was completed.
  • If a recall is open, you can schedule service for the applicable remedy.
How much does a 2012 Volkswagen Golf recall repair cost?
  • A 2012 Volkswagen Golf recall repair costs nothing to the owner when completed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer as the manufacturer remedy.
  • Depending on the VIN, the remedy may include air-bag inflator work, clock-spring work, diesel injector-line work, or compliance repairs.
Can an independent shop fix a 2012 Volkswagen Golf recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
  • Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale uses Volkswagen procedures and factory-trained technicians to complete eligible recall repairs.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
  • Buyers and dealers check recall status, so an open recall can affect the trade-in discussion for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf; review your options on our trade-in page.
  • Completing a free VIN check helps clarify the vehicle's recall status before you request a valuation.

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