2023 VW Golf R Suspension Strut Recall 40T3
Volkswagen has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 23V437000, VW Recall 40T3) for certain 2023 Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles. The recall addresses a potential issue where the suspension strut mount may be deformed, leading to loose bolted connections and steering instability, which increases the risk of a…
Why This Matters
This 2023 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall addresses a critical safety concern. If the suspension strut mount is deformed, the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting can loosen. This condition can lead to significant steering instability, which increases the risk of a crash.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The specific defect involves the suspension strut mount, which may be deformed from the factory. This deformation can prevent the bolted connections from remaining secure.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of affected 2023 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R and Golf GTI vehicles will receive notification letters by mail. These letters are expected to be sent out starting August 18, 2023. You can also contact Volkswagen's customer service directly at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 40T3, to inquire about your vehicle's eligibility.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Volkswagen dealers will inspect the right and/or left suspension strut mountings on affected vehicles. If any deformation or loosening is found, the strut mountings will be replaced as necessary. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding this 2023 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall.
Source: NHTSA ID: 23V437000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 2023 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall 40T3 about?
- The 2023 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall, identified as Volkswagen recall number 40T3, concerns a potential deformation of the suspension strut mount. This can cause the bolted connections to loosen, leading to steering instability.
- What is the safety risk associated with the suspension strut mount issue?
- The primary safety risk is steering instability. Loose suspension connections due to a deformed strut mount can compromise vehicle control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
- How will Volkswagen fix the suspension strut issue for the 2023 Golf R?
- Volkswagen dealers will inspect the suspension strut mountings on affected vehicles. If a problem is identified, the right and/or left suspension strut mountings will be replaced free of charge.
- When will owners be notified about the 2023 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R recall?
- Owner notification letters for this recall are expected to be mailed starting August 18, 2023. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service 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 2023 model year
6 complaints, the 6th most of 11 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 3 recalls on file.
Suspension, the system this article covers, accounts for 2 of 81 complaints (2%).
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 2023 model year
- 24V480000 — Back Over Prevention (Jun 2024)
- 23V437000 — Suspension (Jun 2023)
- 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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