CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
- Risk
- A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.
- 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 radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler. Over time, this can damage a coolant hose, which may leak coolant onto the road.
A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and increases the risk of a fire. Spilled coolant on the roadway can also make the road slippery and raise the risk of a crash for other drivers.
Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (Volkswagen recall number 19Q8), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Golf R | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 20222023 |