NHTSA Recall 19V188000: Coil springs (suspension)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 56,173 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volkswagen Golf.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V188000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 42J5 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS |
| Report received | March 6, 2019 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V188000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.