Volkswagen Golf R (2016): Electrical system
Recall 22V831000 · Nov 9, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V831000
- Date
- Nov 9, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Body control module > Software; Visibility/wiper
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
What can happen
Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf R | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V831000?
1 model: Volkswagen Golf R (2016), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V831000?
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.
What can happen?
Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.