NHTSA Campaign 22V163000
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Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 16, 2022 · 4,269 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
Consequence
A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF R | 2022 | 4,269 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | GTI | 2022 | 4,269 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V163000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.