NHTSA recall 18V-329 (18V329000)
unknown or other recall reported May 16, 2018 - about 252 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V329000
- Also written as
- 18V-329
- Manufacturer number
- 01C5/01C6
- Reported
- May 16, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~252
- Component
- unknown or other
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-329 when calling a dealer.
Affected 8 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.