Recall 18V-329: 2012–2016 Volkswagen CC, 2015–2016 Volkswagen E-Golf and 6 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for unknown or other, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2018, covering about 252 vehicles.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
The risk
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Unknown or Other |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V329000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen CC | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Volkswagen E-Golf | 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Volkswagen EOS | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2012 | All years |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 | All years |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V-329?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
How is recall 18V-329 fixed?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.