How do I know if my VW has a recall?

Check Your Vehicle Enter your 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to check if any recall/service campaign applies to your Volkswagen. Please consult your Owner’s Manual for information on locating your vehicle’s VIN, or contact Volkswagen Customer CARE for assistance.

Do VW recalls expire?

No, there is no expiration date. However, a recall can end if the parts needed to conduct repairs are no longer in production. How can I find out if there’s a recall on my vehicle? Use the VW Recall/Service Campaign Lookup service to check for recalls on your vehicle.

Does my Tiguan have a recall?

Volkswagen is recalling about 1,300 2022 Tiguan SUVs. The vehicles may have a loose brake line fitting that could cause a sudden loss of braking power. VW believes the defect affects less than 1.5% of 2022 Tiguans. A loose fitting, the automaker explains, could cause brake fluid to leak.

Can a dealership refuse to fix a recall?

Manufacturers are obligated to attempt to notify owners of recalled products. The dealer will fix the recalled part or portion of your car for free. If a dealer refuses to repair your vehicle in accordance with the recall letter, you should notify the manufacturer immediately.

Which Volkswagen models are affected?

Affected vehicles

2.0 liter diesel vehicle models and model years with defeat devices: Jetta (2009 – 2015) Jetta Sportwagen (2009 – 2014) Beetle (2013 – 2015)
3.0 liter diesel vehicle models and model years with defeat devices: Volkswagen Touareg (2009 – 2016) Porsche Cayenne (2013 – 2016) Audi A6 Quattro (2014 – 2016)

How do I know if a recall was fixed on my car?

The easiest way to check for open recalls on your car is to visit the NHTSA’s recall site (nhtsa.gov/recall) and enter your Vehicle Identification Number or VIN. (A car’s VIN is usually found in the lower left corner of the windshield and can also be found on your registration.)

Are Volkswagen recalls free?

To correct this defect, your authorized Volkswagen dealer will replace the driver airbag inflator in your vehicle. The recall repair is FREE. To schedule an appointment for this recall repair, click here .

How reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

The Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 26th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $730 which means it has average ownership costs. Repairs are more frequent for the Tiguan, so you may experience a few more visits to your Volkswagen shop than normal.

Do dealers get paid for recall work?

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will force vehicle manufacturers to pay retail rates to dealers for warranty and recall work. It could be because the reimbursement rate from a manufacturer to a dealer for that work is significantly less than what standard retail repair work brings in.

Can I do my own recall work?

Normally, the NHTSA explains, if you have to repair or replace a recalled part, you can receive compensation by contacting the dealership and manufacturer. But there’s a limited time window that you can do so.

Is there a recall on my Volkswagen vehicle?

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 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi). Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles.

Is there a recall on 2010 VW Jetta?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles.

Is there a recall on the Volkswagen Beetle 2021?

The recall is expected to begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 40Q7. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles.

Is there a recall on the Volkswagen frontal air bag?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69BC.