Springs: coil springsRecall 19V-188 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 19V-188 covers 56,173 Volkswagen vehicles for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V188000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
The risk
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 58 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 14, 2015 to November 6, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.