2012 VW GTI RECALL - #18V329000
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 VW GTI |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/25/2011 - 4/17/2013 |
| Recalled on |
5/22/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/29/2018 |
| # Affected |
252 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. |
| Consequences |
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 VW GTI Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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