VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2020

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

15 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V464000 SAFETY RECALL
271.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2024
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

Potential Risk:
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 69PZ
Notice Date: Sep 30, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2024
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V215000 SAFETY RECALL
143.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2023
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

Potential Risk:
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 69FB
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2024
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2023
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V815000 SAFETY RECALL
296K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2022
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Potential Risk:
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: AU:45J7,VW:45J6,45J8
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V152000 SAFETY RECALL
222.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2022
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

Potential Risk:
A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 97GF
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2022
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V086000 SAFETY RECALL
3.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2022
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potential Risk:
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 09D9
Notice Date: Mar 31, 2022
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V892000 SAFETY RECALL
54.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2021
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.

Potential Risk:
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 87H4
Notice Date: Jan 14, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V026000 SAFETY RECALL
10.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2021
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.

Potential Risk:
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 40Q7
Notice Date: Feb 16, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V712000 SAFETY RECALL
776 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.

Potential Risk:
A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 40Q6
Notice Date: Nov 19, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V702000 SAFETY RECALL
760 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2020
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.

Potential Risk:
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 44Q5
Notice Date: Nov 30, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V505000 SAFETY RECALL
5.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Potential Risk:
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 72L1, 72K8, 72K9
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V504000 SAFETY RECALL
11 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potential Risk:
A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 94N7
Notice Date: Sep 9, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020

Consumer Complaints

129 Complaints
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11445310 Other
Dec 28, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the emergency brake engaged independently. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to lock. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown chip to be replaced and a wiring failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the emergency brake engaged independently. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to lock. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown chip to be replaced and a wiring failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the emergency brake engaged independently. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to lock. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown chip to be replaced and a wiring failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11445310
Notice Date: Dec 28, 2021
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11443221 Other
Dec 9, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

Multiple errors when starting car including windows on drivers side roll down randomly, cruise control does not work, when I step on brakes it throws the emergency brake on and jerks the forward causing everyone in car to jerk forward. Dealership states drivers side wire harness problem but had it replaced 3/2021 and now same exact problem 12/2021

Corrective Action:

Multiple errors when starting car including windows on drivers side roll down randomly, cruise control does not work, when I step on brakes it throws the emergency brake on and jerks the forward causing everyone in car to jerk forward. Dealership states drivers side wire harness problem but had it replaced 3/2021 and now same exact problem 12/2021

Additional Notes:

Multiple errors when starting car including windows on drivers side roll down randomly, cruise control does not work, when I step on brakes it throws the emergency brake on and jerks the forward causing everyone in car to jerk forward. Dealership states drivers side wire harness problem but had it replaced 3/2021 and now same exact problem 12/2021

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11443221
Notice Date: Dec 9, 2021
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11443221 Other
Dec 9, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Multiple errors when starting car including windows on drivers side roll down randomly, cruise control does not work, when I step on brakes it throws the emergency brake on and jerks the forward causing everyone in car to jerk forward. Dealership states drivers side wire harness problem but had it replaced 3/2021 and now same exact problem 12/2021

Corrective Action:

Multiple errors when starting car including windows on drivers side roll down randomly, cruise control does not work, when I step on brakes it throws the emergency brake on and jerks the forward causing everyone in car to jerk forward. Dealership states drivers side wire harness problem but had it replaced 3/2021 and now same exact problem 12/2021

Additional Notes:

Multiple errors when starting car including windows on drivers side roll down randomly, cruise control does not work, when I step on brakes it throws the emergency brake on and jerks the forward causing everyone in car to jerk forward. Dealership states drivers side wire harness problem but had it replaced 3/2021 and now same exact problem 12/2021

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11443221
Notice Date: Dec 9, 2021
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11436340 Other
Oct 11, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

Steering rack issue for second time full replacement of steering rack for the second time Also front links recall, replaced Strange popping coming from top of vehicle, sounds like rocks are being dropped on the top of the car Road Noise at speeds over 75 mph

Corrective Action:

Steering rack issue for second time full replacement of steering rack for the second time Also front links recall, replaced Strange popping coming from top of vehicle, sounds like rocks are being dropped on the top of the car Road Noise at speeds over 75 mph

Additional Notes:

Steering rack issue for second time full replacement of steering rack for the second time Also front links recall, replaced Strange popping coming from top of vehicle, sounds like rocks are being dropped on the top of the car Road Noise at speeds over 75 mph

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11436340
Notice Date: Oct 11, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11436340 Other
Oct 11, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Steering rack issue for second time full replacement of steering rack for the second time Also front links recall, replaced Strange popping coming from top of vehicle, sounds like rocks are being dropped on the top of the car Road Noise at speeds over 75 mph

Corrective Action:

Steering rack issue for second time full replacement of steering rack for the second time Also front links recall, replaced Strange popping coming from top of vehicle, sounds like rocks are being dropped on the top of the car Road Noise at speeds over 75 mph

Additional Notes:

Steering rack issue for second time full replacement of steering rack for the second time Also front links recall, replaced Strange popping coming from top of vehicle, sounds like rocks are being dropped on the top of the car Road Noise at speeds over 75 mph

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11436340
Notice Date: Oct 11, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11430535 Other
Aug 25, 2021
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

Here we go again, warning light for tires correctly inflated warning sign will not go away. This is third time this has been addressed, initially vehicle tires on sale were over inflated, second time similar issue, and now who knows until we get to service on Tuesday what we are going to find

Corrective Action:

Here we go again, warning light for tires correctly inflated warning sign will not go away. This is third time this has been addressed, initially vehicle tires on sale were over inflated, second time similar issue, and now who knows until we get to service on Tuesday what we are going to find

Additional Notes:

Here we go again, warning light for tires correctly inflated warning sign will not go away. This is third time this has been addressed, initially vehicle tires on sale were over inflated, second time similar issue, and now who knows until we get to service on Tuesday what we are going to find

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11430535
Notice Date: Aug 25, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11430536 Other
Aug 25, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

For the second time since purchase 6/2020 we are taking the car in for suspected steering rack issues. We have already had the steering rack replaced, we have clunking/clicking when turning when we turn the wheel to the left. VW to address the issue next week

Corrective Action:

For the second time since purchase 6/2020 we are taking the car in for suspected steering rack issues. We have already had the steering rack replaced, we have clunking/clicking when turning when we turn the wheel to the left. VW to address the issue next week

Additional Notes:

For the second time since purchase 6/2020 we are taking the car in for suspected steering rack issues. We have already had the steering rack replaced, we have clunking/clicking when turning when we turn the wheel to the left. VW to address the issue next week

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11430536
Notice Date: Aug 25, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11421699 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Jun 21, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owned a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, he crashed into another vehicle and within seconds, his vehicle's engine compartment caught fire and exploded twice. The vehicle was engulfed in flames when the fire department arrived on the scene. The contact did not receive medical attention or sustain injuries however, the contact's wife received medical attention for injuries sustained and transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto service center and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,643.

Corrective Action:

The contact owned a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, he crashed into another vehicle and within seconds, his vehicle's engine compartment caught fire and exploded twice. The vehicle was engulfed in flames when the fire department arrived on the scene. The contact did not receive medical attention or sustain injuries however, the contact's wife received medical attention for injuries sustained and transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto service center and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,643.

Additional Notes:

The contact owned a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, he crashed into another vehicle and within seconds, his vehicle's engine compartment caught fire and exploded twice. The vehicle was engulfed in flames when the fire department arrived on the scene. The contact did not receive medical attention or sustain injuries however, the contact's wife received medical attention for injuries sustained and transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto service center and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,643.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11421699
Notice Date: Jun 21, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 21, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11403708 Other
Mar 18, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

I BROUGHT CAR IN FOR A RECALL INSPECTION, THAT REQUIRED PHOTOS OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS NUMBER. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE ME WITH THE PHOTOS AND I QUESTIONED WHER ARE THE PHOTOS , THEY SENT ME SOME GENERIC PHOTOS OF AN UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR BUT NOTHING WITH CLEARLY VISIBLE PART NUMBERS. THE INSPECTION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DONE CORRECTLY AND IF THE PART BREAKS IT RESULTS IN A LOSS OF STEERING AND A TRAGIC ENDING FOR THE CAR AND DRIVER.

Corrective Action:

I BROUGHT CAR IN FOR A RECALL INSPECTION, THAT REQUIRED PHOTOS OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS NUMBER. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE ME WITH THE PHOTOS AND I QUESTIONED WHER ARE THE PHOTOS , THEY SENT ME SOME GENERIC PHOTOS OF AN UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR BUT NOTHING WITH CLEARLY VISIBLE PART NUMBERS. THE INSPECTION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DONE CORRECTLY AND IF THE PART BREAKS IT RESULTS IN A LOSS OF STEERING AND A TRAGIC ENDING FOR THE CAR AND DRIVER.

Additional Notes:

I BROUGHT CAR IN FOR A RECALL INSPECTION, THAT REQUIRED PHOTOS OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS NUMBER. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE ME WITH THE PHOTOS AND I QUESTIONED WHER ARE THE PHOTOS , THEY SENT ME SOME GENERIC PHOTOS OF AN UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR BUT NOTHING WITH CLEARLY VISIBLE PART NUMBERS. THE INSPECTION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DONE CORRECTLY AND IF THE PART BREAKS IT RESULTS IN A LOSS OF STEERING AND A TRAGIC ENDING FOR THE CAR AND DRIVER.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11403708
Notice Date: Mar 18, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11403076 Other
Mar 15, 2021
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Corrective Action:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Additional Notes:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11403076
Notice Date: Mar 15, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11403076 Other
Mar 15, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Corrective Action:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Additional Notes:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11403076
Notice Date: Mar 15, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11403076 Other
Mar 15, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Corrective Action:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Additional Notes:

UPON VEHICLE START, VEHICLE PROVIDED SEVERAL WARNINGS: 'DRIVER DOOR CONTACT SWITCH, ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAULT, AIRBAG ERROR', AND SEVERAL OTHERS. THE DRIVER AND DRIVER-REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES, SECURITY LIGHT WAS BLINKING, DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEED (1-2 MPH), AND WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEAR (DRIVE).

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11403076
Notice Date: Mar 15, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11396572 Other
Feb 17, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

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Corrective Action:

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT AS IT EXPLAINS IT ALL

Additional Notes:

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT AS IT EXPLAINS IT ALL

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11396572
Notice Date: Feb 17, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11387907 Other
Jan 13, 2021
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

WE EXPERIENCED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON BOTH SIDES AS A RESULT OF A LOW-SPEED CONTACT WITH A CURB. WE WERE LEAVING A STOP SIGN AT A T INTERSECTION ON A SNOWY ROAD AND THE CAR SLID MAKING THE LEFT TURN AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL HIT THE CURB. WE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING MORE THAN 10-15 MILES AN HOUR AND THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL IS ONLY SCRAPES. WE FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED AND HAVE HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY COLLISION EXPERTS THAT HAVE DOCUMENTED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED BASED ON THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION TO HAVE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT AS THEY CAN INJURE PASSENGERS, WE HAD ONE PASSENGER WITH SIGNIFICANT BRUISING. VW IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM AND HAVE LEFT US WITH A DAMAGED 2020 VEHICLE THAT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE ATTACHED PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

WE EXPERIENCED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON BOTH SIDES AS A RESULT OF A LOW-SPEED CONTACT WITH A CURB. WE WERE LEAVING A STOP SIGN AT A T INTERSECTION ON A SNOWY ROAD AND THE CAR SLID MAKING THE LEFT TURN AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL HIT THE CURB. WE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING MORE THAN 10-15 MILES AN HOUR AND THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL IS ONLY SCRAPES. WE FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED AND HAVE HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY COLLISION EXPERTS THAT HAVE DOCUMENTED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED BASED ON THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION TO HAVE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT AS THEY CAN INJURE PASSENGERS, WE HAD ONE PASSENGER WITH SIGNIFICANT BRUISING. VW IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM AND HAVE LEFT US WITH A DAMAGED 2020 VEHICLE THAT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE ATTACHED PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE.

Additional Notes:

WE EXPERIENCED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON BOTH SIDES AS A RESULT OF A LOW-SPEED CONTACT WITH A CURB. WE WERE LEAVING A STOP SIGN AT A T INTERSECTION ON A SNOWY ROAD AND THE CAR SLID MAKING THE LEFT TURN AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL HIT THE CURB. WE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING MORE THAN 10-15 MILES AN HOUR AND THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL IS ONLY SCRAPES. WE FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED AND HAVE HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY COLLISION EXPERTS THAT HAVE DOCUMENTED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED BASED ON THE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION TO HAVE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT AS THEY CAN INJURE PASSENGERS, WE HAD ONE PASSENGER WITH SIGNIFICANT BRUISING. VW IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM AND HAVE LEFT US WITH A DAMAGED 2020 VEHICLE THAT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE ATTACHED PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11387907
Notice Date: Jan 13, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11383956 Other
Dec 17, 2020
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETED STOP, VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 'ELECTRONIC BRAKE ERROR/DRIVER CONTACT SWITCH ERROR, START/STOP ERROR'. THE CAR DETECTS THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED WHICH CAUSES PARKING BREAK TO ACTIVATE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE ; THE START/STOP SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATES TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS MAKES PERFORMING ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS YOU MUST FIRST FIND THEN PRESS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAKING BUTTON/TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND WAIT FOR THE START STOP TO DEACTIVATE/THEN ACCELERATE. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN EXECUTING A LEFT TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE CAR STOPPED AND THE BREAK ACTIVATED WHILE CARS WERE APPROACHING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED VW DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LOCKS AND DOOR HANDLE AND DID SAFETY INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE DEALER THE CAR DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THEY ORDERED A NEW DOOR SWITCH TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS THE ONE IN THE CAR WAS 'BAD'. CAR HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR 1 MONTH AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS DUE TO IT BEING ON BACKORDER AT VW.

Corrective Action:

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETED STOP, VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 'ELECTRONIC BRAKE ERROR/DRIVER CONTACT SWITCH ERROR, START/STOP ERROR'. THE CAR DETECTS THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED WHICH CAUSES PARKING BREAK TO ACTIVATE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE ; THE START/STOP SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATES TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS MAKES PERFORMING ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS YOU MUST FIRST FIND THEN PRESS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAKING BUTTON/TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND WAIT FOR THE START STOP TO DEACTIVATE/THEN ACCELERATE. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN EXECUTING A LEFT TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE CAR STOPPED AND THE BREAK ACTIVATED WHILE CARS WERE APPROACHING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED VW DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LOCKS AND DOOR HANDLE AND DID SAFETY INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE DEALER THE CAR DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THEY ORDERED A NEW DOOR SWITCH TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS THE ONE IN THE CAR WAS 'BAD'. CAR HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR 1 MONTH AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS DUE TO IT BEING ON BACKORDER AT VW.

Additional Notes:

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETED STOP, VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 'ELECTRONIC BRAKE ERROR/DRIVER CONTACT SWITCH ERROR, START/STOP ERROR'. THE CAR DETECTS THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED WHICH CAUSES PARKING BREAK TO ACTIVATE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE ; THE START/STOP SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATES TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS MAKES PERFORMING ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS YOU MUST FIRST FIND THEN PRESS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAKING BUTTON/TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND WAIT FOR THE START STOP TO DEACTIVATE/THEN ACCELERATE. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN EXECUTING A LEFT TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE CAR STOPPED AND THE BREAK ACTIVATED WHILE CARS WERE APPROACHING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED VW DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LOCKS AND DOOR HANDLE AND DID SAFETY INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE DEALER THE CAR DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THEY ORDERED A NEW DOOR SWITCH TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS THE ONE IN THE CAR WAS 'BAD'. CAR HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR 1 MONTH AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS DUE TO IT BEING ON BACKORDER AT VW.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11383956
Notice Date: Dec 17, 2020
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11383956 Other
Dec 17, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETED STOP, VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 'ELECTRONIC BRAKE ERROR/DRIVER CONTACT SWITCH ERROR, START/STOP ERROR'. THE CAR DETECTS THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED WHICH CAUSES PARKING BREAK TO ACTIVATE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE ; THE START/STOP SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATES TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS MAKES PERFORMING ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS YOU MUST FIRST FIND THEN PRESS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAKING BUTTON/TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND WAIT FOR THE START STOP TO DEACTIVATE/THEN ACCELERATE. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN EXECUTING A LEFT TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE CAR STOPPED AND THE BREAK ACTIVATED WHILE CARS WERE APPROACHING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED VW DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LOCKS AND DOOR HANDLE AND DID SAFETY INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE DEALER THE CAR DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THEY ORDERED A NEW DOOR SWITCH TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS THE ONE IN THE CAR WAS 'BAD'. CAR HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR 1 MONTH AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS DUE TO IT BEING ON BACKORDER AT VW.

Corrective Action:

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETED STOP, VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 'ELECTRONIC BRAKE ERROR/DRIVER CONTACT SWITCH ERROR, START/STOP ERROR'. THE CAR DETECTS THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED WHICH CAUSES PARKING BREAK TO ACTIVATE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE ; THE START/STOP SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATES TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS MAKES PERFORMING ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS YOU MUST FIRST FIND THEN PRESS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAKING BUTTON/TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND WAIT FOR THE START STOP TO DEACTIVATE/THEN ACCELERATE. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN EXECUTING A LEFT TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE CAR STOPPED AND THE BREAK ACTIVATED WHILE CARS WERE APPROACHING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED VW DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LOCKS AND DOOR HANDLE AND DID SAFETY INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE DEALER THE CAR DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THEY ORDERED A NEW DOOR SWITCH TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS THE ONE IN THE CAR WAS 'BAD'. CAR HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR 1 MONTH AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS DUE TO IT BEING ON BACKORDER AT VW.

Additional Notes:

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETED STOP, VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 'ELECTRONIC BRAKE ERROR/DRIVER CONTACT SWITCH ERROR, START/STOP ERROR'. THE CAR DETECTS THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED WHICH CAUSES PARKING BREAK TO ACTIVATE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE ; THE START/STOP SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATES TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS MAKES PERFORMING ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS YOU MUST FIRST FIND THEN PRESS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAKING BUTTON/TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND WAIT FOR THE START STOP TO DEACTIVATE/THEN ACCELERATE. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN EXECUTING A LEFT TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE CAR STOPPED AND THE BREAK ACTIVATED WHILE CARS WERE APPROACHING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED VW DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LOCKS AND DOOR HANDLE AND DID SAFETY INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE DEALER THE CAR DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THEY ORDERED A NEW DOOR SWITCH TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS THE ONE IN THE CAR WAS 'BAD'. CAR HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR 1 MONTH AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS DUE TO IT BEING ON BACKORDER AT VW.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11383956
Notice Date: Dec 17, 2020
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11366143 Other
Oct 24, 2020
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

PERSISTENT NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, LOUD CLICKING MORE SO WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. VIDEO EVIDENCE PRESENTED TO DEALER AFTER IT HAD BEEN IN TO THE SHOP ONCE BEFORE AND IT WAS DETERMINED FAULTY STEERING RACK,

Corrective Action:

PERSISTENT NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, LOUD CLICKING MORE SO WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. VIDEO EVIDENCE PRESENTED TO DEALER AFTER IT HAD BEEN IN TO THE SHOP ONCE BEFORE AND IT WAS DETERMINED FAULTY STEERING RACK,

Additional Notes:

PERSISTENT NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, LOUD CLICKING MORE SO WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. VIDEO EVIDENCE PRESENTED TO DEALER AFTER IT HAD BEEN IN TO THE SHOP ONCE BEFORE AND IT WAS DETERMINED FAULTY STEERING RACK,

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11366143
Notice Date: Oct 24, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11366146 Other
Oct 24, 2020
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WHEN PICKED UP VEHICLE WITHIN DAYS NOISE WAS HEARD FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, AT THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGH, IF SOMETHING WAS PLACED IN THE CORNER LIKE A TOWEL THE NOISE WOULD STOP. AFTER VEHICLE WENT IN TO THE DEALERS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS FAULTY, IT HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED AND THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD AND ALL SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Corrective Action:

WHEN PICKED UP VEHICLE WITHIN DAYS NOISE WAS HEARD FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, AT THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGH, IF SOMETHING WAS PLACED IN THE CORNER LIKE A TOWEL THE NOISE WOULD STOP. AFTER VEHICLE WENT IN TO THE DEALERS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS FAULTY, IT HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED AND THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD AND ALL SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Additional Notes:

WHEN PICKED UP VEHICLE WITHIN DAYS NOISE WAS HEARD FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, AT THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGH, IF SOMETHING WAS PLACED IN THE CORNER LIKE A TOWEL THE NOISE WOULD STOP. AFTER VEHICLE WENT IN TO THE DEALERS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS FAULTY, IT HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED AND THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD AND ALL SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11366146
Notice Date: Oct 24, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11366148 Other
Oct 24, 2020
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

SEAT BELTS IN REAR LEFT SIDE DO NOT RETRACT, HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THE SEAT BELTS BACK IN TO GET THEM TO WORK

Corrective Action:

SEAT BELTS IN REAR LEFT SIDE DO NOT RETRACT, HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THE SEAT BELTS BACK IN TO GET THEM TO WORK

Additional Notes:

SEAT BELTS IN REAR LEFT SIDE DO NOT RETRACT, HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THE SEAT BELTS BACK IN TO GET THEM TO WORK

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11366148
Notice Date: Oct 24, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11363225 Other
Oct 7, 2020
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

FROM PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A NOISE ONLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD, THE SOUND I THOUGHT WAS INITIALLY ROAD NOISE AT HIGHER SPEED BUT IT WAS AT ANY SPEED. IT BECAME CLEAR THAT THE NOISE WAS AIR ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED

Corrective Action:

FROM PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A NOISE ONLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD, THE SOUND I THOUGHT WAS INITIALLY ROAD NOISE AT HIGHER SPEED BUT IT WAS AT ANY SPEED. IT BECAME CLEAR THAT THE NOISE WAS AIR ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED

Additional Notes:

FROM PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A NOISE ONLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD, THE SOUND I THOUGHT WAS INITIALLY ROAD NOISE AT HIGHER SPEED BUT IT WAS AT ANY SPEED. IT BECAME CLEAR THAT THE NOISE WAS AIR ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11363225
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2020

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