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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Safety Recalls (9)

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI.

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NHTSA ID: 18V464000Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle ro

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 11/07/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V329000Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 16/05/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 19V188000Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The r

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the ri

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 06/03/2019Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 19V615000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle ro

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 22/08/2019Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 16V403000Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Pass

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 06/06/2016Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 16V647000Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet v

Safety Consequence / Hazard

As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in th

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 07/09/2016Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 15V705000Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen veh

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehic

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 26/10/2015Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V543000Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016

Safety Consequence / Hazard

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 27/07/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V110000Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 14/02/2024Official NHTSA Docket
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