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2016 Volkswagen Golf R recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. The most recent was reported on November 9, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GOLF R.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V831000November 9, 2022Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software
22V543000July 27, 2022Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
16V464000June 24, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages
16V337000May 23, 2016Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V831000Manufacturer no. 91EN

Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
November 9, 2022
Owner notification
December 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF R

Components: Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software; Visibility/Wiper

Defect summary

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.

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V831000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V543000Manufacturer no. 69DY, 61C1

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
July 27, 2022
Owner notification
December 16, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF R

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V543000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V464000Manufacturer no. 58C9

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2016
Owner notification
August 22, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,658 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
November 25, 2015 – January 28, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF R

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

Safety risk

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V464000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V337000Manufacturer no. 01B5

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2016
Owner notification
July 19, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
March 17, 2016 – March 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GOLF R

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V337000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 9, 2022.