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- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.
- 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
The touch switch that operates the sunroof may be too sensitive, so it can be pressed by accident. When this happens, the sunroof may close on its own, which increases the risk of injury. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 118 for power-operated window systems.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, your dealer will replace the roof module switch at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 23, 2022. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 60F6.
Until the repair is done, be careful around the sunroof controls and make sure no one, especially children, is near the sunroof when it is moving. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 2022 |