Volkswagen Golf R and GTI loose front suspension mounts

NHTSA campaign 23V437000 · Reported 2023-06-21 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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This is serious — loose suspension parts can make the car unstable to steer and raise the risk of a crash, so get it inspected promptly, though the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Volkswagen Golf R and Golf GTI cars, a part at the top of the front suspension called the strut mount may be bent out of shape. When that part is deformed, the bolts holding the suspension together can work loose. The suspension is what connects your wheels to the car and keeps your steering predictable. If those connections loosen, the car can feel unstable and harder to control. Dealers will check both the right and left strut mountings and replace whichever ones need it.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is included. 2. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 40T3) or your dealer to schedule the inspection. 3. Have the dealer replace the strut mountings as needed — there is no charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

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

Volkswagen suspension recalls: broken springs, loose bolts, cracked knuckles · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.
Safety risk: Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.

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