CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
- Risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2018 Audi and Volkswagen models have brake caliper pistons that may have insufficient coating. This can reduce braking performance and raise the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes, and Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. The notice advises owners not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. Owners will also be notified directly by Volkswagen and Audi. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA's website, and contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible if your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q5 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Audi SQ5 | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2018 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2018 |