Volkswagen Recalls 56,173 Vehicles for Rear Coil Spring Fracture Risk
Volkswagen is recalling 56,173 vehicles because rear coil springs may fracture prematurely, potentially causing tire damage and loss of vehicle control.
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 (rear coil springs) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The recall involves a total of 56,173 units. The defect is that the rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 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 SPORTWAGEN, TIGUAN, GOLF, JETTA
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 56,173
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 (4)
- GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- TIGUAN
- GOLF
- JETTA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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