The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
The risk
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-329 (18V329000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 01C5/01C6 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Unknown or other |
| Report date | May 16, 2018 |
| Owners notified | November 29, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 252 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2012 Volkswagen CC
- 2013 Volkswagen CC
- 2014 Volkswagen CC
- 2015 Volkswagen CC
- 2016 Volkswagen CC
- 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf
- 2012 Volkswagen Eos
- 2013 Volkswagen Eos
- 2014 Volkswagen Eos
- 2015 Volkswagen Eos
- 2016 Volkswagen Eos
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf
- 2014 Volkswagen Golf
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- 2011 Volkswagen GTI
- 2012 Volkswagen GTI
- 2013 Volkswagen GTI
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat
- 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
- 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
- 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
- 2014 Volkswagen Touareg
- 2015 Volkswagen Touareg
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
- 2012 Volkswagen CC other problems 9
- 2013 Volkswagen CC other problems 5
- 2014 Volkswagen CC other problems 3
- 2015 Volkswagen CC other problems 2
- 2016 Volkswagen CC other problems 3
- 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf other problems 7
- 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf other problems 5
- 2012 Volkswagen Eos other problems 6
- 2013 Volkswagen Eos other problems 2
- 2014 Volkswagen Eos other problems 3
- 2015 Volkswagen Eos other problems 1
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf other problems 4
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-329 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 252 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.