VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2022: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V163000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GTI | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-03-29 | 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10H5
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4269
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
