The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V831000·Announced 2022-11-09

Volkswagen Recalls 2016 Golf R for Windshield Wiper Software Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2016 Golf R vehicles because incorrect software may prevent windshield wipers from activating, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 recall involves a functional safety defect (windshield wipers) that increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed, which may prevent the wipers from activating. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

The inability to activate the windshield wipers may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will update the body control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's 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 — Software Defect
Hazard
Affected units
5

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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