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Volkswagen and Audi brake calipers can reduce braking power

NHTSA campaign 18V369000 · Reported 2018-06-01 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

Very serious — weaker brakes can lead to a crash, and the notice tells owners not to drive the vehicle until the brake system has been checked.

⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.

What's wrong, in plain English

The brake calipers — the parts that squeeze the brake pads against the wheels — were built with pistons that did not get enough protective coating. Over time that can make the brakes work less well than they should, so the car may not slow down or stop the way you expect. Volkswagen and Audi say owners should not drive these vehicles until the brake system has been checked. Dealers bleed the brake lines to fix it.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Do not drive it until the brakes are checked — call your Volkswagen or Audi dealer and arrange service or a tow (Volkswagen 1-800-893-5298, Audi 1-800-253-2834).
3. Have the dealer bleed the brake calipers; the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (8)

2018 Audi Q5
2018 Audi SQ5
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
2018 Volkswagen Beetle
2018 Volkswagen GTI
2018 Volkswagen Golf
2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
2018 Volkswagen Passat

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Audi brake recalls keep hitting Q5 and e-tron? · all 8 Audi recalls in this area
Volkswagen brake recalls: which ones mean stop driving now? · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Safety risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.