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

November 25, 2022 Bojan Popic Audi Recalls, 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 vehicles over risk of engine fire

September 19, 2021 Bojan Popic Volkswagen Recalls

Auburn Hills, MI – September 19, 2021 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 16,737 vehicles that can stall or catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. This recall affects 2022 VW Taos.

Recall summary

The engine in these Volkswagen Taos cars receives fuel through a series of hoses that are joined together with quick connectors. Due to a manufacturing issue, the connection in the recalled vehicles may not be tight enough, allowing the connector to slip from the fuel line. This may cause a fuel leak that may result in the vehicle stalling and also bring about a fire as fuel drips on the hot engine components.

The components in question here are the fuel line with part number 5Q0-200-059-KE and the quick connector with part number 05E-133-723-BE) that were manufactured by Volkswagen de Mexico.

Risks

A fire increases the risk of an accident, as flames and smoke may distract drivers and cause them to panic. Another associated risk is stalling while driving on a highway or the inability to stop and leave the vehicle in time, which may lead to an injury. For tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please see our recent coverage of a BMW recall.

Warning signs

A fuel leak could result in a strong gasoline, smoke and melting odor inside the car. In addition, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on on the dashboard.

Other VW recalls

Some of these 2022 Volkswagen Taos were recently recalled because of a software bug, which may cause the engine to stall. Meanwhile, defective fuel components manufactured in Volkswagen de Mexico continue to plague the manufacturer, such as last year’s 2020 Volkswagen Jetta recall for loose engine Fuel Rail bolts.

The repair

VW authorized dealers will inspect how the fuel line is connected and replace the fuel line and quick connector if needed. Notifications about the repair will be sent to vehicle owners on October 19, 2021.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This VW recall includes more than 16,000 vehicles. To check for this and other VW recalls, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Volkswagen Jettas recalled for fuel leak issue

November 19, 2020 Ken Boyd Volkswagen Recalls

Pleasanton, CA – April 14, 2022 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) has remedied issues with 109,627 2022 Volkswagen Jetta that were dealing with fuel leak issues caused by a manufacturing error. Additionally, 3,100 of these 2017 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles have been declared unreachable and 35 have been removed from the recall. In total Volkswagen remedied the manufacturing error that may cause the fuel rail bolts to loosen provoking a fuel leak in one group all during 2021.

Pleasanton, CA – November 19, 2020 – Volkswagen AG (NASDAQ:VWAGY) has recalled 218,192 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles, due to a manufacturing error that may cause a fuel leak. The recall includes 2016-2018 Volkswagen Jetta sedans.

Recall summary

A fuel rail is a high-pressure tube that delivers fuel to the vehicle’s fuel injectors. In recalled cars, the bolts that secure the fuel rail are not properly tightened. That can cause them to loosen over time, which can result in a leak.

Risks

A fuel leak may cause a fire, particularly if it occurs near the sedan’s ignition source. When a leak takes place, drivers may notice fuel leaking from the engine compartment or smell a fuel odor.

A vehicle fire creates a tremendous safety risk for sedan occupants, other drivers and pedestrians. In 2017, for example, vehicle fires were the second most fatal after residential fires, according to a report by the U.S. Fire Administration.

What to do in the event of a vehicle fire

If you suspect that an engine fire is occurring, follow these important steps.

If other people attempt to approach the sedan, warn them to stay away until first responders arrive. Do not attempt to remove any items from the car before exiting.

The repair

To fix the issue, dealers will need to inspect the fuel rail and the fuel rail bolts. Both of these parts will be replaced, if necessary. The repair is free of charge and Volkswagen expects the recall to begin on December 20, 2020.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Over 218,000 vehicles are included in this Volkswagen Jetta recall. To see if your car is one of them, 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 vehicles over risk of engine fire

Recall summary

Risks

Warning signs

Other VW recalls

The repair

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Volkswagen Jettas recalled for fuel leak issue

Recall summary

Risks

What to do in the event of a vehicle fire

The repair

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

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