Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Golf R 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V864000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 516
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 13, 2018 to Aug 8, 2018
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 20Bi
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Seat belts Sep 24, 2025
- Volkswagen recall: Back over prevention Jun 27, 2024
- Volkswagen recall: Suspension Jun 21, 2023
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Nov 9, 2022
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Back over prevention Nov 2, 2022
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Tires Oct 31, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.