2022 Volkswagen Golf R Engine Cover Fire Risk Recall
Volkswagen has issued a recall for certain 2022 Golf R vehicles because the engine design cover may loosen during high acceleration driving maneuvers. This can cause the cover to contact hot surfaces and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. The remedy involves removing the cover, with a permanent…
Volkswagen has announced a 2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall (NHTSA ID: 22V163000) concerning the engine design cover in certain vehicles. This recall addresses a potential fire risk associated with the cover becoming loose during specific driving conditions. Owners of affected 2022 Volkswagen Golf R models should be aware of this important safety measure.
Why This Matters: Fire Risk
The primary concern with this issue is the increased risk of fire. If the engine design cover becomes loose, it can come into contact with hot surfaces within the engine compartment. This contact could cause the cover to melt, potentially leading to a fire.
What's Being Recalled
This 2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall specifically targets the engine design cover. In certain high acceleration driving maneuvers, this cover may loosen from its intended position. The affected vehicles are 2022 Volkswagen Golf R models.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Volkswagen's interim remedy for this issue is to remove the engine design cover from affected vehicles, free of charge. This initial step eliminates the immediate fire risk. Once a permanent solution is available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. This repair is identified by Volkswagen's recall number 10H5.
Important Owner Information
Owner notification letters regarding this 2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall were mailed by March 29, 2022. If you own a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and have not received a notification, or have questions, you may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. You can also reach the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA ID: 22V163000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue with the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?
- The issue involves the engine design cover, which may loosen during high acceleration driving maneuvers. This can lead to the cover contacting hot engine components and melting, increasing the risk of a fire.
- How will Volkswagen fix the engine cover problem?
- Initially, dealers will remove the engine design cover free of charge. Volkswagen plans to provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action once parts become available. This is covered under Volkswagen recall number 10H5.
- When were owners notified about this recall?
- Owner notification letters for the 2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall (NHTSA ID: 22V163000) were mailed by March 29, 2022.
- What should I do if I own an affected 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?
- If you own a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, you should have received a notification letter. Contact your Volkswagen dealer to schedule the removal of the engine design cover. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information.
What Volkswagen Golf R owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 11 model years.
- 81
- Owner complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1,315
- Service bulletins
- 1
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
10 complaints, the 4th most of 11 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 5 recalls on file.
Engine, the system this article covers, accounts for 10 of 81 complaints (12%).
Complaints by model year
| 2013 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 12 | |
| 2017 | 15 | |
| 2018 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 12 | |
| 2026 | 5 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 15
- Service Brakes — 15
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 14
- Power Train — 11
- Engine — 10
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 24V480000 — Back Over Prevention (Jun 2024)
- 22V823000 — Back Over Prevention (Nov 2022)
- 22V707000 — Engine And Engine Cooling (Sep 2022)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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