VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V707000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-15 2022-09-21 2022-09-22

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19Q8

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8038

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.

Consequence

A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.

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.