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VW Golf R Sunroof May Close Unintentionally
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An unintended, automatic closing of the sunroof can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V542000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The touch switch that controls the sunroof in these Volkswagen vehicles may be too sensitive and could be pressed without anyone meaning to. If that happens, the sunroof may close on its own unexpectedly.
What you should do
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The roof module switch will be replaced free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V542000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-893-5298
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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.