Volkswagen Golf — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Oct 30, 2024
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
Volkswagen Group Canada is conducting a parts recovery campaign targeting 2012-2016 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a TDI (diesel) engine built between May 25, 2011 and June 1, 2
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 14, 2024
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). If th
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Airbag
High risk
Jul 27, 2022
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and small pieces of
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi A3 E-Tron, Audi S3, Audi Tt, Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Golf — Visual System
High risk
Jul 20, 2022
Model years: 2021
Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted
Also affects: Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Fabrics
High risk
May 26, 2021
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created. Safety Risk: Exposed sharp e
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen E-Golf
Volkswagen Golf — Brakes
High risk
Jan 20, 2021
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, a front brake hose may be too long and could rub against the steering mechanism. This can cause damage to the hose that could result in a brake fluid le
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Golf — Visual System
High risk
Nov 18, 2020
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa
Also affects: Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf — Label
High risk
Aug 4, 2020
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Brakes
High risk
Jun 17, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the bolts to loosen, which may result in reduced brake effectiven
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 22, 2019
Model years: 2015, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf — Suspension
High risk
Mar 6, 2019
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could cause damage to a rear tire, resulting in
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 11, 2018
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the park position switch may malfunction due to a problem with the electrical contacts. This could allow for removal of the ignition key without the shift leve
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf Wagon
Volkswagen Golf — Airbag
High risk
Jun 13, 2018
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag could explode if the vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants an airbag deployment. If this occurs, sharp metal fragments cou
Also affects: Volkswagen Eurovan, Volkswagen Eurovan Camper Van, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Brakes
High risk
Jun 1, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance
Also affects: Audi Q5, Audi Sq5, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf Wagon
Volkswagen Golf — Other
High risk
May 17, 2018
Model years: 2013
On certain early production vehicles, modifications may have been made prior to sale that could make the vehicles non-compliant with regulatory requirements. Correction: Volkswagen
Also affects: Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Golf — Airbag
High risk
Mar 6, 2018
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Golf — Brakes
High risk
Dec 14, 2016
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, a fault within the antilock brake system (ABS) may cause the module to fail during ABS and/or electronic stability control (ESC) activation. This will cause wa
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 7, 2016
Model years: 2016
Certain vehicles equipped with lane and light assist may not conform to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The ve
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 2, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the suction pump inside the fuel tank designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system may be compromised. This could cause fuel to flow dir
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Audi A3, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf — Structure
High risk
Jun 22, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, rear door child safety locks could disengage due to external vehicle vibration (such as when closing a door). This would render it possible for a child to unin
Also affects: Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Golf — Airbag
High risk
Feb 9, 2016
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi S5, Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Golf — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasi
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Airbag
High risk
Oct 5, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, an electro-magnetic coil inside the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module was manufactured with improper insulation between the coil layer.
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 31, 2015
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with long hair or long fibers which may cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. When the gu
Also affects: Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 16, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could resu
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Audi A3
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 17, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an
Also affects: Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 16, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque-converter (non-DSG) automatic transmissions, out of specification transmission cooler sealing O-rings may allow transmissi
Volkswagen Golf — Suspension
High risk
Jul 9, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may have been improperly torqued during the assembly process. As a result, the fasteners may loosen over time. This could result
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf — Accessories
High risk
Mar 5, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with a factory installed block heater, the block heater could overheat while in use. This could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage.
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 3, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI diesel engine, the fuel injection lines could crack. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire, which cou
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 10, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain Golf, Golf wagon, Jetta and Rabbit equipped with a 2.5L Engine, a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir may chafe against an underhood fuel
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Rabbit
Volkswagen Golf — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 13, 2010
Model years: 2011
Certain Golf and Golf wagon were built with a Daytime Running Light (DRL) system that can be deactivated, which is not in compliance with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 -
Volkswagen Golf — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 24, 2006
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 14, 2005
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine, fuel supply line tension may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack, which could result in a leak. A fuel leak, in the pres
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 19, 2005
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Certain vehicles equipped with the comfort seats option may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the seat heater swi
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Electrical
High risk
Dec 13, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 13, 2004
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicle equipped with TDI-PD (Pumpe-Düse) engines, the high-pressure diesel pumps were produced with improper fasteners. In rare cases, one of these improper fasteners m
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Brakes
High risk
Feb 15, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain passenger vehicles short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). This can result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Steering
High risk
Oct 3, 2000
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, one of two brackets used to bolt the front control arm to the body structure may not have been welded to specifications. Depending on the strength of the weld
Volkswagen Golf — Brakes
High risk
Sep 28, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, the rear brake line on the passenger side could be routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. An improperly routed brake line could be damaged by chafing
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Structure
High risk
Aug 20, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH MAY LOSE THEIR SPECIFIED FASTENING TORQUE OVER TIME. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE LATCH COULD MOVE OUT OF ITS DESIGN POSITION AND CAUSE DISENGAGE
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Engine
High risk
Feb 18, 1997
Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
NOTE: GASOLINE POWERED FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES. DURING WINTER PERIODS OF LOW TEMPERATURE WITH HIGH HUMIDITY, THE AIR PRE-HEATING SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT THROTTLE ICI
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Engine
High risk
Dec 11, 1995
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: INCLUDES PASSAT, GOLF AND JETTA TURBO DIESEL. ON 1993-94 MODELS, THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT COULD SEIZE AND RENDER THE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE. 1994-95 MODELS COULD EXPERIENC
Also affects: Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Golf — Other
High risk
Mar 15, 1995
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
A SHARP RIDGE ON THE JACK SPINDLE COULD DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. IF THE DAMAGE TO THE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE IS S
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 22, 1993
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL HOSE TO FUEL RAIL CONNECTION. ESCAPING FUEL COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. COR
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Brakes
High risk
Sep 22, 1993
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET. AN UNSUPPORTED PREHEATING TUBE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE, EVENTUALLY
Volkswagen Golf — Visual System
High risk
Jan 22, 1993
Model years: 1993
DUE TO AN INNER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD CEASE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTI
Volkswagen Golf — Structure
High risk
Nov 23, 1992
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT MAY PREVENT THE HOOD LATCH AND THE SAFETY CATCH FROM WORKING PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN OBSCU
Also affects: Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Heater And Defroster
High risk
May 11, 1992
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WALL OF THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Other
High risk
Aug 13, 1991
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 215 - BUMPERS. TURN SIGNAL LAMP CRACKED IN IMPACT TEST.
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 29, 1987
Model years: 1986
The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf — Emissions
High risk
Feb 16, 1987
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - INOPERATIVE EGR VALVE -
Also affects: Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabriolet
Volkswagen Golf — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 3, 1985
Model years: 1985
THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR IMPACT. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN A SAFE POSITION.
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