2018 Volkswagen Passat, GTI, Golf and more and 2018 Audi SQ5, Q5 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V369000
- Reported
- June 1, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
- Vehicles affected
- About 10,225
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Safety risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
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?
Audi Q5 (2018); Audi SQ5 (2018); Volkswagen Atlas (2018); Volkswagen Beetle (2018); Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2018); Volkswagen GTI (2018); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this…
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.