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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI Recalled for Suspension Strut Mount Defect

Agency Publication Date: June 21, 2023
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Summary

Volkswagen is recalling 59 units of its 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles because a suspension component called the strut mount may be deformed. This defect can lead to loose bolted connections between the strut mounting and the vehicle suspension. Owners will be notified by mail starting around August 18, 2023, and dealers will provide a free inspection and necessary replacement of the affected parts.

Risk

The deformed strut mount causes the suspension connections to loosen, which can result in steering instability. This instability makes the vehicle harder to control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Confirm if your vehicle is affected by identifying your model: this recall specifically impacts 2023 Volkswagen Golf R A8 and 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI vehicles.
  2. Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule a service appointment for a free inspection and, if necessary, the replacement of the right and/or left suspension strut mountings.
  3. If you have questions, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference the internal recall number 40T3.
  4. For additional information, you may 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.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings.

How to: Contact a Volkswagen dealer to have the suspension strut mountings inspected and replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Volkswagen Golf R A8
Product: 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V437000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sold By: Volkswagen Dealers
Units Affected: 59 vehicles(3% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: July 6, 2023
Notes: 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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 40T3
Agency Last Updated: July 7, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response