Category: Recalls

Safety Recall Code: 47O9 – Brake Master Cylinder – 2018-2019 Audi Q5 & SQ5

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April 8, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V277000

Hydraulic Brakes May Fail

A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V277

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 12,645

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.

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Compliance Recall Code: 01D2 – Tire Information Label – 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

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March 27, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V241000

Inaccurate Specifications on Tire Label

The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V241

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 8

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

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69Y8 – Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed – 2019 Volkswagen Atlas & 2020 Passat

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March 20, 2019

Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed

In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V218

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 3

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.

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42J5 – Rear Coil Springs May Fracture – 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, & 2018-2019 Tiguan

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V188
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 56,173

 

Rear Coil Springs May Fracture

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.

 

Summary

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.

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Safety Recall 40O4 / Shock Absorber (Suspension) Fork – 2019 Audi Q7 & Q8

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V114
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 22

 

Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks

Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7 and Q8 vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

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