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Model year 2023 · Volkswagen

2023 Volkswagen Golf R recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R. The most recent was reported on June 27, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GOLF R.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V480000June 27, 2024Back Over Prevention › Software
23V437000June 21, 2023Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut
22V707000September 21, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V480000Manufacturer no. 91US

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2024
Owner notification
July 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
84,432 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF R

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V480000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V437000Manufacturer no. 40T3

Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut

Report received by NHTSA
June 21, 2023
Owner notification
July 6, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
59 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF R

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.

Safety risk

Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V437000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V707000Manufacturer no. 19Q8

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
September 21, 2022
Owner notification
November 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,038 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF R

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V707000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 27, 2024.