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2022 Volkswagen Golf R and Volkswagen GTI recall: sun/moon roof assembly

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 27, 2022. It covers about 2,238 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,238
reported
Jul 27, 2022
owners notified
Sep 22, 2022
related complaints
2

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk
A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.

Recall number 22V542000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about visibility problems.

Questions about recall 22V542000

Is there a recall on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and Volkswagen GTI sun/moon roof assembly?

Yes. Recall 22V542000, reported on July 27, 2022, covers about 2,238 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V542000?

Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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