WVWUF7AU0GW153642 Vehicle Details
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2016 VOLKSWAGEN Golf RBase, Base w/ DCC & Nav.
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2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD
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★★★★★(5/5)Frontal Crash
★★★★☆(4/5)Side Crash
★★★★★(5/5)Side Pole
★★★★★(5/5)Rollover
★★★★☆(4/5)Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
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4 recalls found for 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
#16V337000 →Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
#16V464000 →Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Risk: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
#22V543000 →Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
#22V831000 →Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
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