Vehicle recall 22V707000 · September 21, 2022
Volkswagen Golf R and GTI
The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
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 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
- Consequence
- A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V707000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 2022
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19Q8
- Owner notification
- November 15, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,038
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Golf R (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Volkswagen GTI (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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