Recall 22V163000

ENGINE

Report Date

20220316

Component

ENGINE

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.

Safety Consequence

A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2022	VOLKSWAGEN	GOLF R
2022	VOLKSWAGEN	GTI

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.