Recall 15V705000: 2015–2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 3 other models

Report received

Oct 26, 2015

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

91,867vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Possible consequence

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Volkswagen Beetle83 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle48 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen Golf131 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf85 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen Jetta194 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Jetta161 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen Passat243 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Passat106 complaints