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Volkswagen latest recalls affect over 600,000 cars. Is yours one of them?

November 25, 2022 Bojan Popic Audi, Volkswagen Recalls

Washington, D.C. – November 25, 2022 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi and Porsche brands, has racked up 27 recalls in the past six months. In total, 634,241 vehicles have been affected by different Volkswagen recalls.

Some of the most prominent ones are included below. Read on to find out if your vehicle is affected.

Airbag issues

In early July, certain Audi sedans had to be recalled because their airbags could explode during deployment in an event of a crash. Almost 30,000 cars were affected by these Volkswagen airbag issues, including:

1998 Audi A8
1997 – 1998 Audi A4

Malfunctioning rearview cameras

At the end of the same month, Volkswagen pulled a large number because their rearview cameras could fail to display an image. In total, 43,091 cars were recalled over this issue. The lengthy list of the affected vehicles includes the following:

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan PA
2021 Volkswagen Jetta NF
2022 Volkswagen Jetta PA
2021 Volkswagen Arteon FL
2022 Volkswagen Taos
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB
2021 – 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL
2021 – 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

An even larger recall took place in October 2022, when Volkswagen had to pull a range of its models because the rearview camera would show a blank image when reversing. This issue affected 170,296 cars, with the following models being included:

2021 Audi e-Tron
2022 Audi e-Tron GT
2021 – 2022 Audi RSQ8
2021 Audi RS7, RS6 and RS5
2021 Audi S8
2021 Audi A8
2021 Audi SQ8
2021 Audi Q8

The latest Volkswagen rearview camera recalls happened just a few days ago. Here, the problem was with the infotainment system itself, which may become permanently damaged when shut off. This issue affected a total of 6,076 vehicles, including:

2022 Audi A3
2022 Audi A4
2022 Audi A4 Allroad
2022 Audi A5
2022 Audi A5 Cabriolet
2022 Audi A6
2022 Audi A7
2022 Audi e-Tron GT
2022 Audi Q3
2022 Audi Q7
2022 Audi Q8
2022 Audi RS Q8
2022 Audi RS6
2022 Audi RS7
2021 – 2022 Audi A6 Allroad
2021 – 2022 Audi e-tron
2021 –2022 Audi A8

A rearview camera that fails to display an image limits visibility while backing up, which may result in a collision with pedestrians, vehicles or property.

Engine and fuel-system issues

The Volkswagen engine issues and problems with fuel systems caused several recalls over the past six months.

First, in August 2022, there was a batch of Audi SUVs with faulty fuel pumps, which could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall affected 49,443 vehicles, including:

2020 – 2021 Audi Q7
2029 – 2021 Audi Q8

Issues with the fuel systems caused 13,004 2021-2022 Audi Q3 SUVs to be recalled in September 2022. Here, a damaged vent pipe may lead to increased pressure within the fuel tank, potentially causing the gasoline to be spilled when the cap is removed.

In October 2022, sporty Golf models were recalled because they could have developed a coolant leak. This may result in overheating and stalling, or, in more extreme cases, engine fire. In the end, 8,038 cars had to be recalled over this, including:

2022 – 2023 Volkswagen Golf R A8
2022 – 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Inoperable tire pressure monitoring system

Just a few days ago, Volkswagen issued one of the largest recent Jetta recalls, which also affected many other models. This was caused by a software error that could prevent the tire pressure monitoring system (TMPS) from detecting tire pressure loss. With 224,704 cars affected, this recall included the following models:

2019 – 2020 Audi A3
2019 – 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
2020 – 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2019 – 2020 Volkswagen Golf
2019 – 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2019 – 2020 Volkswagen Jetta
2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
2019 Volkswagen Golf R
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
2019 Audi Q3

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

At this moment, various Volkswagen electrical issues and other problems had caused more than 600,000 cars to be recalled in the past six months. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is affected by any of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Volkswagen recalls Audis over rearview display loss

November 14, 2022 Joseph Estabillo Audi, Volkswagen Recalls

Auburn Hills, MI – November 14, 2022 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 6,076 vehicles over a problem with the infotainment display, which also shows the rearview camera image. The screen may fail to show an image when the vehicle starts, increasing the risk of a crash when the vehicle is reversing.

The recall covers some of the following models:

2022 Audi A3
2022 Audi A4
2022 Audi A4 Allroad
2022 Audi A5
2022 Audi A5 Cabriolet
2022 Audi A6
2022 Audi A7
2022 Audi e-tron GT
2022 Audi Q3
2022 Audi Q7
2022 Audi Q8
2022 Audi RS Q8
2022 Audi RS6
2022 Audi RS7
2021 – 2022 Audi A6 Allroad
2021 – 2022 Audi e-tron
2021 –2022 Audi A8

Recall summary

In the affected vehicles, the infotainment unit can become permanently damaged when the ignition is switched off, due to an electrical problem within the unit. The next time the engine is started, the central display may fail to show any images, including the rearview camera feed.

The component involved in this recall is the infotainment main unit with multiple part numbers, including 4J3035092A, 4M2035092B, 8W2035050C and 8Y0035050A.

For the full list of the affected vehicles, please visit the following page.

Recall risks

Other Audi recalls

In April, Volkswagen recalled 26,053 Audi vehicles that could lose engine power while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

In September, Volkswagen recalled 13,004 Audi vehicles following 192 warranty claims due to a damaged part in the fuel tank, which could lead to fuel spills and prevent the fuel tank from being refilled.

The repair

Dealers will replace the main infotainment unit on affected vehicles with a new one, at no cost to the owner. Affected owners will be notified on or around December 25, 2022.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 6,000 Audi vehicles are affected by these Audi infotainment unit issues. To check for Audi e-tron recalls, Audi A-Class Recalls, Audi S-Class Recalls, and other Audi recalls on your vehicle, run an Audi recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Volkswagen recalls vehicles over faulty tire pressure monitoring

November 13, 2022 Joseph Estabillo Audi, Audi Recalls, Volkswagen Recalls

Auburn Hills, MI – November 13, 2022 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 224,704 vehicles for a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which can lead to underinflated tires. This ups the risk of a crash.

The recall covers the following models:

2019 – 2020 Audi A3
2019 – 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
2020 – 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2019 – 2020 Volkswagen Golf
2019 – 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2019 – 2020 Volkswagen Jetta
2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
2019 Volkswagen Golf R
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
2019 Audi Q3

Recall summary

The TPMS alerts the driver when the car is losing pressure in one or more tires. This allows users to take the appropriate corrective measures, such as reinflating or replacing the tires.

In the affected vehicles, a software problem could prevent the TMPS from detecting air pressure loss in the tires in situations where all four tires are losing air at the same rate. The system may fail to promptly notify the driver that the tires need to be inflated.

The component involved in this recall is the TPMS software with multiple part numbers, including 5Q0.614.517.DS and 5Q0.614.517.EB.

Recall risks

Other Volkswagen recalls

There was an Audi recall last month due to improperly installed passenger airbags, which could fail to deploy properly during a crash, as reported.

In the same month, there was a Volkswagen Golf recall due to the risk of cars overheating and catching fire, also as reported.

There was an Volkswagen Atlas recall in March due to airbags that may deploy slower-than-necessary in a crash. Ironically, three months earlier the manufacturer recalled some of the same models due to airbags that may deploy accidentally even if there is no accident.

The repair

Dealers will update the software on the affected vehicles at no cost to the owner. Affected owners will be notified on or around December 30, 2022.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 224,000 vehicles are affected by this TPMS software recall. To check for Volkswagen or Audi tire pressure issue recall on your vehicle, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Volkswagen latest recalls affect over 600,000 cars. Is yours one of them?

Airbag issues

Malfunctioning rearview cameras

Engine and fuel-system issues

Inoperable tire pressure monitoring system

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

Volkswagen recalls Audis over rearview display loss

Recall summary

Recall risks

Other Audi recalls

The repair

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Volkswagen recalls vehicles over faulty tire pressure monitoring

Recall summary

Recall risks

Other Volkswagen recalls

The repair

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

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