Vehicle Data Hub

Recall 22V-163

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2022 Volkswagen GTI and 1 other model: Engine.

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-163
Reported
March 16, 2022
Vehicles affected
4,269 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.

The risk

A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles