2022 Volkswagen Golf R Sunroof Recall
Volkswagen has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 22V542000) for certain 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles. The sunroof's touch switch may be too sensitive, leading to inadvertent closure and an increased risk of injury. Dealers will replace the roof module switch at no cost to owners.
Why this matters
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has identified a safety concern with the sunroof system in some of its 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI models. An overly sensitive sunroof switch can be inadvertently pressed, leading to the sunroof closing unexpectedly. This unintended auto-closure of the sunroof significantly increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
What's being recalled
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 22V542000, affects certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The specific component under scrutiny is the VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY, particularly the touch switch controlling its operation. The issue is that the switch's sensitivity does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, which governs power-operated window systems.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Owners of 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles should check if their specific vehicle is included in this safety campaign. You can determine if your vehicle is part of the 2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall by contacting Volkswagen customer service or using the VIN lookup tool on the NHTSA website. The affected models are primarily from the 2022 model year.
Manufacturer's remedy
To address this safety concern, Volkswagen dealers will replace the roof module switch in affected vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owner notification letters regarding this 2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall were expected to be mailed starting September 23, 2022. For further information, owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 60F6.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 22V542000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R sunroof?
- The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and Golf GTI models are being recalled because the sunroof's touch switch may be too sensitive. This can lead to the sunroof closing unintentionally, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.
- How will Volkswagen fix the sensitive sunroof switch?
- Volkswagen dealers will replace the roof module switch in all affected vehicles. This repair will be provided free of charge to vehicle owners.
- What is the recall number for this issue?
- The official NHTSA recall identification number is 22V542000. Volkswagen's internal recall number for this campaign is 60F6.
- When were owners notified about the 2022 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall?
- Owner notification letters for this recall were expected to be mailed out starting on September 23, 2022.
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.
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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