Model year 2018 · Volkswagen

2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on February 14, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: E-GOLF, GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V110000	February 14, 2024	Fuel System, Gasoline
20V372000	June 24, 2020	Equipment › Other › Labels
19V615000	August 22, 2019	Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
19V188000	March 6, 2019	Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs
18V803000	November 14, 2018	Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
18V464000	July 11, 2018	Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
18V369000	June 1, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperDo not drive

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Steering (2) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V110000Manufacturer no. VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF

Fuel System, Gasoline

Report received by NHTSA: February 14, 2024
Owner notification: July 25, 2024
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 261,257 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V110000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V372000Manufacturer no. 01E7

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: June 24, 2020
Owner notification: July 9, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V372000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V615000Manufacturer no. 37M2

Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: August 22, 2019
Owner notification: November 19, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 679,027 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: June 24, 2017 – May 13, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Components: Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module; Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Safety risk

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V615000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V188000Manufacturer no. 42J5

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs

Report received by NHTSA: March 6, 2019
Owner notification: April 12, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 56,173 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: January 14, 2015 – October 30, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Safety risk

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V188000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V803000Manufacturer no. VW 72H8 / Audi 72H9

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: November 14, 2018
Owner notification: December 28, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 169 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: May 22, 2018 – May 28, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: E-GOLF

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

Safety risk

If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V803000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V464000Manufacturer no. 37L5

Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: July 11, 2018
Owner notification: March 19, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 33,168 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: June 29, 2017 – April 6, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Components: Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module; Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V464000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V369000Manufacturer no. 47N8, 47N9, 47N6

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: June 1, 2018
Owner notification: June 29, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 10,225 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / e-Golf: March 21, 2018 – May 25, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V369000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 15, 2024.