NHTSA recall 18V-369 (18V369000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 1, 2018 - about 10,225 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V369000
- Also written as
- 18V-369
- Manufacturer number
- 47N8, 47N9, 47N6
- Reported
- June 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~10,225
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Why it is dangerous
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-369 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.