NHTSA recall 19V188000
Suspension · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V188000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.