The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V369000·Announced 2018-06-01

Volkswagen and Audi Recall 2018 Models for Brake Caliper Coating Defect

Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 2018 models because brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen, and GTI vehicles, as well as 2018 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 10,225 vehicles.

The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, which can potentially reduce brake performance. A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked.

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes, while Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. The recall began on June 29, 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 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI PASSAT, GTI, GOLF, SQ5
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
10,225

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (9)

  • PASSAT
  • GTI
  • GOLF
  • SQ5
  • BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
  • Q5
  • ATLAS
  • BEETLE
  • GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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