Recall 19V188000: 2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 6, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 56,173
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
The risk
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V188000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 42J5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 12, 2019
- Components
- Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology