NHTSA Campaign 22V707000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Sep 21, 2022 · 8,038 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2022 8,038
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2023 8,038
VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2022 8,038
VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2023 8,038

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V707000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.