CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
- Risk
- A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles may have an engine design cover that can loosen during high acceleration driving maneuvers. A loose cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment, melt, and increase the risk of a fire.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer will remove the engine design cover at no cost to you. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate service action.
Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 10H5, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 2022 |