The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The risk
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 20V-561 (20V561000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 01E9 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Unknown or other |
| Report date | September 16, 2020 |
| Owners notified | October 6, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 23 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf R
- 2016 Volkswagen Passat
- 2017 Volkswagen Passat
- 2018 Volkswagen Passat
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 20V-561 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 23 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.