2016–2019 Volkswagen Golf R, CC, E-Golf and more recall: Unknown or other
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V321000
- Reported
- May 5, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Unknown or other
- Vehicles affected
- About 46
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Safety risk
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
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 Atlas (2018); Volkswagen CC (2017); Volkswagen E-Golf (2017); Volkswagen Golf (2017); Volkswagen Golf R (2018, 2019); Volkswagen Passat (2016, 2017); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
What is the fix?
Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
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.