Volkswagen recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
What could happen
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Golf 2015–2019
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2017–2019
- Volkswagen Jetta 2019
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V188000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 6, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 56,173
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 2, 2018 to Oct 22, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs
- Maker's own recall number
- 42J5
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
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 25, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 11, 2026
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 14, 2024
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Sep 6, 2023
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Aug 30, 2023
- 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.