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Vehicle recall 18V369000 · June 1, 2018

Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Beetle and 7 more models

The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.

Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
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
18V369000
Reported to NHTSA
June 1, 2018
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
47N8, 47N9, 47N6
Owner notification
June 29, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
10,225
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Recall 18V369000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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