2022 Volkswagen Golf R Sunroof Switch May Close Unexpectedly
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles because the sunroof touch switch may be too sensitive and inadvertently pressed, causing unintended sunroof auto-closure and risking injury.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The defect affects a safety-critical power-operated window system with potential for unintended auto-closure to cause injury, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported as of the recall notice.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch that controls the sunroof may be overly sensitive, allowing it to be accidentally activated.
When the sunroof switch is inadvertently pressed, the sunroof may close automatically without the driver's intent. This unintended auto-closure can result in injury to occupants or bystanders whose fingers, hands, or head may be in the path of the closing roof panel.
Affected owners will be notified by letter starting September 23, 2022. Volkswagen dealers will replace the roof module switch at no cost. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI, GOLF R
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sunroof Assembly
- Affected units
- 2,238
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 (2)
- GTI
- GOLF R
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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