Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 18V-864 · 2018 Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-864 covers 516 2018 Volkswagen Golf R for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V864000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 13, 2018 to August 8, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.