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2011–2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, CC, Eos and more recall: Unknown or other

NHTSA campaign 18V-329 · May 16, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
18V329000
Reported
May 16, 2018
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part
Unknown or other
Vehicles affected
About 252

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Safety risk

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Volkswagen CC (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Volkswagen E-Golf (2015, 2016); Volkswagen Eos (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Volkswagen GTI (2011, 2012, 2013); Volkswagen Golf (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Volkswagen Passat (2012); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

What is the fix?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.