Vehicle recall 15V705000 · October 26, 2015
Volkswagen Beetle, Golf and 2 more models
In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
- Consequence
- If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V705000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 2015
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23R1
- Owner notification
- March 9, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 91,867
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Beetle (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Volkswagen Golf (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Volkswagen Jetta (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Volkswagen Passat (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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