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In January 2024, Volkswagen Australia recalled almost 6000 passenger vehicles over a potential fire risk. The recall affected the VW Golf, Passat, and Arteon models manufactured between 2019 and 2023. This was due to a manufacturing issue that could cause the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and exhaust to melt, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire. In 2019, Volkswagen also recalled over 44,000 vehicles in Australia for gearbox problems and other defects, including the Golf hatchback, Jetta sedan, Polo hatchback, Passat sedan and wagon, and the Caddy van.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of cars recalled | 43,700-44,000 in Australia |
| Year | 2019, 2024 |
| Reason | Gearbox problems, incorrectly installed heat shields, fire risk |
| Models | Tiguan SUVs, Golf hatchback, Jetta sedan, Polo hatchback, Passat sedan and wagon, Caddy van, Amarok, Arteon |
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Almost 6,000 VW Golf, Passat and Arteon recalled over fire risk
Volkswagen Australia has recalled almost 6,000 passenger vehicles over a potential fire risk. The recall affects late-model versions of the VW Golf, Passat and Arteon, with 5,997 vehicles in total affected by a manufacturing issue.
According to Volkswagen, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. This could cause the connection to the brake fluid reservoir to melt, resulting in a brake fluid leak onto the hot exhaust and potentially leading to a vehicle fire. All affected vehicles were manufactured between 2019 and 2023.
This recall comes just a few years after Volkswagen issued a worldwide recall of approximately 2.6 million vehicles, including about 44,000 in Australia. The previous recall was due to a range of defects, including gearbox problems and a fault that caused a fuse to blow, resulting in the failure of one of the vehicle's light circuits.
In addition to Volkswagen, several other car manufacturers have recently issued recalls in Australia. For example, Kia has recalled some 600 Carnival vehicles due to an issue with the engine wiring harness, while Volvo has recalled over 2,500 XC40 SUVs due to a software issue affecting the left turn indicator.
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2.6 million VW cars recalled worldwide, 44,000 in Australia
Volkswagen is recalling about 2.6 million vehicles worldwide, including about 44,000 in Australia, to address a range of defects. This recall includes more than 16,700 Tiguan SUVs in Australia, which have a fault that can cause a fuse to blow and lead to the failure of one of the two vehicle light circuits. The recall also affects 800,000 Tiguan SUVs globally, manufactured between 2008 and 2011.
In addition, Volkswagen recalled 239,000 Amaroks worldwide, and 25,928 vehicles in Australia in June 2019, due to gearbox and DSG transmission problems, respectively. The gearbox issue was caused by additives in the synthetic oil damaging the electronics in hot and humid climates.
In January 2024, Volkswagen Australia recalled almost 6,000 late-model VW Golf, Passat, and Arteon vehicles due to a fire risk. This was caused by a manufacturing issue that led to the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and exhaust being incorrectly fitted. This could cause brake fluid to leak onto the hot exhaust, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
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25,000+ Australian VWs recalled for gearbox issues
In March 2019, Volkswagen Australia recalled over 43,700 cars, with 25,928 of those recalled for gearbox issues. The recall affected the Golf hatchback, Jetta sedan, Polo hatchback, Passat sedan and wagon, and the Caddy van. The gearbox problems were caused by additives in the synthetic oil damaging the electronics in hot and humid climates.
The recall was part of a worldwide recall of 2.6 million vehicles, with 800,000 Tiguan SUVs and 239,000 Amaroks also affected. The total number of vehicles recalled in Australia for the three defects was 44,000.
In January 2024, Volkswagen Australia recalled almost 6,000 passenger vehicles due to a fire risk. The recall affected late-model versions of the VW Golf, Passat, and Arteon manufactured between 2019 and 2023. A manufacturing issue led to the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and exhaust being incorrectly fitted, which could result in a brake fluid leak and potential vehicle fire.
In addition to the above recalls, in March 2019, over 16,700 Tiguan SUVs were recalled in Australia due to a fault that could cause a fuse to blow and one of the two vehicle light circuits to fail.
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16,700 Tiguan SUVs recalled in Australia
In March 2019, Volkswagen recalled 2.6 million vehicles worldwide, including about 44,000 in Australia, to address three defects. This included 16,700 Tiguan SUVs recalled in Australia due to a fault that could cause a fuse to blow, resulting in the failure of one of the two vehicle light circuits. This issue was not isolated to Australia, with 800,000 Tiguan SUVs recalled globally for issues with the gearbox.
The recall in Australia also included 16,000 Volkswagen Amarok utes due to fuel pipe leaks affecting the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. This was part of a broader recall of 239,000 Amaroks worldwide. Volkswagen Australia's managing director, John White, stated that the company would ensure the recalls were conducted "promptly and efficiently" and that "customer safety and satisfaction are the highest priorities for Volkswagen Group Australia".
In addition to the recalls in 2019, Volkswagen Australia had previously recalled 2,627 Tiguan mid-size SUVs due to a manufacturing defect with their roof spoilers. Another recall affecting Volkswagen vehicles in Australia involved 7,181 Volkswagens and 85 Skodas. The diesel vehicles impacted were the VW Golf, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, and Transporter, as well as the Skoda Octavia and Superb models built between 2009 and 2011. This recall was due to excessive vibration at certain engine revs, which could lead to a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire in the engine bay.
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Volkswagen Australia to recall Passat, Arteon and Golf
Volkswagen Australia is recalling almost 6,000 passenger vehicles due to a potential fire risk. The recall affects late-model versions of the VW Golf, Passat, and Arteon, all manufactured between 2019 and 2023. A manufacturing issue has been identified, which has led to a product safety recall.
The German carmaker has stated that the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. This could cause a connection to the brake fluid reservoir to melt, resulting in a brake fluid leak onto the hot exhaust and potentially leading to a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen Australia has advised that affected owners can contact their local dealership to schedule an appointment to have their vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge. This recall is separate from previous recalls affecting Volkswagen vehicles in Australia, including one in 2019 that involved gearbox problems and affected over 25,000 cars, including the Golf hatchback and Passat sedan and wagon.
The current recall is a safety precaution to prevent potential vehicle fires, and Volkswagen is working to resolve the issue promptly and efficiently. Owners of the affected vehicles are encouraged to take their cars to their nearest dealership for inspection and any necessary repairs.
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Frequently asked questions
In January 2024, Volkswagen Australia recalled almost 6,000 passenger vehicles due to a fire risk. The models affected were the VW Golf, Passat, and Arteon, manufactured between 2019 and 2023.
The recalled VW cars in Australia had a manufacturing issue that led to a potential fire risk. The heat shield between the brake master cylinder and exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted, which could cause brake fluid to leak onto the hot exhaust and potentially start a fire.
If your VW car is one of the affected models, you should contact your local Volkswagen dealership to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and rectified free of charge.
Yes, in 2019, Volkswagen recalled about 43,700 vehicles in Australia for a range of three defects. The recalls affected the Tiguan SUV, Golf hatchback, Jetta sedan, Polo hatchback, Passat sedan and wagon, and the Caddy van.
