Recall 20V561000: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen Egolf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 16, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The risk
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
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
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2017 Volkswagen Egolf
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf R
- 2016 Volkswagen Passat
- 2017 Volkswagen Passat
- 2018 Volkswagen Passat
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V561000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 01E9
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 6, 2020
- Components
- Unknown or other (Other / Unknown)
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