The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V437000·Announced 2023-06-21

2023 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R suspension strut mount defect

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2023 GTI and Golf R vehicles due to deformed suspension strut mounts that may loosen and cause steering instability. Dealers will replace affected components at no cost.

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: This recall involves a structural suspension defect that poses a significant risk of steering instability and loss of vehicle control. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product with no reported injuries receives a High (3) rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles. The front MacPherson suspension strut mounts may become deformed, which can loosen the bolted connections securing the suspension strut to the frame.

If a strut mount loosens, it can cause steering instability and increase the risk of losing vehicle control, potentially leading to a crash. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this defect.

Affected owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule an inspection. Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Approximately 59 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R, GTI
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Steering
Hazard
Affected units
59

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)

  • GOLF R
  • GTI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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