2022 Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Gti: Engine recall
NHTSA campaign 22V163000 · 4,269 units potentially affected · filed Mar 16, 2022
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.
Why it matters
A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V163000
- Manufacturer no.
- 10H5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- ENGINE
- Units affected
- 4,269
- Report received
- Mar 16, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 29, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Golf R 2022
- Volkswagen Gti 2022