Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 16V-464 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-464 covers 5,658 Volkswagen vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V464000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
The risk
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 27 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 25, 2015 to February 3, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.