CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Rear coil springs on certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen and Tiguan vehicles may fracture prematurely. If a spring breaks while driving, it can damage a rear tire and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs at no charge. To ask about this recall, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and refer to recall number 42J5. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Golf | 20152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 201720182019 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 20182019 |