The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V864000·Announced 2018-12-05

Volkswagen Recalls 2018 Golf R Vehicles Due to Fuel Hose Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Golf R vehicles because a fuel hose connector may detach, causing a leak that increases fire risk.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay.

This detachment can result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall covers 516 vehicles.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
516

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 (1)

  • GOLF R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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