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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Recall

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

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Recall Summary

4 recalls found · All repairs FREE

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FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 20V561000 · 23 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat 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.

Consequence

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
  • NHTSA has issued four recall entries for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, affecting the Other, Seat, and Fuel Line components.
  • The Other recalls concern regulatory compliance and may increase crash or injury risk; the Seat recall concerns rear head restraint stability; and the Fuel Line recall concerns a possible fuel leak and fire risk.
How do I check if my 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has an open recall?
  • You can check the VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
  • Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale can review the manufacturer's open recall records and explain the next step.
How much does a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R recall repair cost?
  • A 2018 Volkswagen Golf R recall repair is free at an authorized dealer when the vehicle qualifies for the manufacturer remedy.
  • The repair may involve inspection, securing a connection, replacing a component, or another remedy specified by Volkswagen.
Can an independent shop fix a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
  • An independent shop may provide other repairs, but it cannot complete the authorized Volkswagen recall remedy on the manufacturer's behalf.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
  • Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open recall can make the vehicle easier to evaluate; visit our trade-in page to begin.
  • Bring recall documentation or schedule a VIN check before discussing your vehicle's trade-in.

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