Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V831000

Electrical system: body control module: software

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-11-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V831000

Electrical system: body control module: software

Component
Electrical system: body control module: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-09
Owners notified
2022-12-15

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Safety risk

Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Golf R2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.