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Volkswagen Golf R and GTI sunroof switch too sensitive

NHTSA campaign 22V542000 · Reported 2022-07-27 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI models, the touch-sensitive button that opens and closes the sunroof reacts too easily. It can be pressed by accident — a brush of a hand or an object is enough — and the sunroof may then close on its own when nobody meant it to. That fails the federal safety rule for power windows and roofs, and someone could get hurt. Dealers replace the roof switch free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car is included.
2. Contact your Volkswagen dealer, or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall 60F6), to schedule the switch replacement.
3. Until it is fixed, keep hands and heads clear of the sunroof opening — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Volkswagen Golf R

Who to contact

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

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Official notice

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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."
Safety 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.

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