Volkswagen Golf R Radiator May Leak Coolant

NHTSA campaign 22V707000 · Reported Sep 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Coolant spilling onto the road can also increase the risk of a crash for other vehicles. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V707000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 21, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

In some Volkswagen Golf R vehicles, the radiator may not have been attached to the intercooler correctly. This can damage a coolant hose, causing it to leak coolant from the cooling system.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call 1-800-893-5298, to have the radiator inspected.
3. The repair is 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 22V707000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Volkswagen Golf R
2023 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: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
Safety risk: A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.

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