Customer complaints regarding fuel odor in the engine compartment of certain Audi and Volkswagen vehicles will have approximately 26,000 owners returning to their dealership for repairs. According to reports, a combination of production tolerance issues combined with vibrations during dynamic driving, could result in a fuel leak in the fuel injection system. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries as a result of this safety defect, but a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire. Continue reading
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2015 Volkswagen Jetta Insufficient Exterior Lighting
Certain 2015 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles with low line electrical architecture and halogen headlights may not conform to FMVSS 108 (Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment). According to the defect report filed with the NHTSA, the software within the control module is programmed to turn off the low beam headlights when the high beams are activated. This noncompliance could cause insufficient lighting, reducing the driver’s vision and increasing the chance of an accident. Continue reading
2014-2015 Volkswagen Fuel Leaks
Volkswagen will be contacting certain Beetle, Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Passat owners about a manufacturing defect that could result in an engine fire.
According to reports filed with the NHTSA, during manual rework at the supplier, insufficient solder may have been used to seal a cap at the fuel rail. The failing seal may leak and in the presence of an ignition source could result in fire. Drivers of vehicles experiencing this problem may notice fuel smell in or around the vehicle and/or the EPC warning light may illuminate when the fuel rail pressure cannot be maintained. Continue reading
Volkswagen Beetle & Jetta Loss Of Vehicle Control
Volkswagen Group of America will be notifying owners of certain 2011-2013 Jetta and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles of a safety defect that could result in loss of vehicle control. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the durability of the trailing arm on one or both rear axles could be reduced during a rear or side rear impact crash. If this problem is not correctly diagnosed and repaired it could lead to a sudden complete fracture of the trailing arm and an increased chance of an accident. Continue reading
2013 Audi Q7 Brake System Contamination
Volkswagen will be asking almost two thousand 2013 Audi Q7 owners to return their cars to an approved repair facility for a problem that could result in loss of power brake assist. The vehicles affected are equipped with a 3.0L TDI engines and were manufactured between June 5, 2012 to November 29, 2012. Continue reading
2009-2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Stalls
As a result of an investigation into stalling engines, Volkswagen will be asking owners of certain 2009-2014 Tiguan SUVs, to bring their vehicles in to have the fuel system software updated. Volkswagen’s recall number is 24AV/2W and the NHTSA campaign number is 14V-441. Continue reading
2015 Volkswagen Golf & GTI Steering Noises
Volkswagen will be asking owners of some 2015 Golf and 2015 GTI cars to return their vehicle to their nearest dealer to repair a problem that could affect steering.
Due to insufficient torque of the stabilizer link fasteners, the fasteners could loosen over time. In rare cased, the stabilizer link could detach completely and interfere with the vehicle’s steering. Drivers may hear considerable noise coming from the front of the vehicle and increased steering effort will be required. The unexpected increased handling effort could increase the chance of an accident. Continue reading
2014 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, & Passat Transmission Leak
Owners of certain 2014 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque converter automatic transmissions, will be notified to return their vehicles to a manufacturer approved repair facility for a problem that could result in an automobile fire. Approximately 26,452 vehicles are affected by this issue. Continue reading
