Recall 22V163000: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 16, 2022

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

4,269vehicles

Model years

2022

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 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2022 Volkswagen Golf R10 complaints
• 2022 Volkswagen GTI28 complaints