NHTSA recall 22V-163 (22V163000)
engine recall reported March 16, 2022 - about 4,269 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V163000
- Also written as
- 22V-163
- Manufacturer number
- 10H5
- Reported
- March 16, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,269
- Component
- engine
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
Why it is dangerous
A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-163 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.