Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 24V898
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA make / model monitor
Official recall campaigns
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer reports — allegations
| Model year | Complaints | Crash flags | Fire flags | Injuries / deaths reported | Most common components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | ENGINE (3) |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3); ENGINE (3); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3) |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | AIR BAGS (1) |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | SERVICE BRAKES (1) |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | ENGINE (1); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1) |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1) |
NHTSA says complaints are consumer reports. RecallCheck excludes narratives, VINs, names, contact details and locations. A crash, fire, injury or death flag is reported information, not an independently verified causal finding.
NHTSA defect investigations
Zero open or recently opened investigation records matched this make/model in the monitoring release.