Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R in Canada.
On a small number of Golf R models, the incorrect windshield wiper software may have been installed during production. As a result, the windshield wipers may not work.
Windshield wipers that don't work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM) software.
On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag module.
On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created.
Exposed sharp edges can create the risk of a cut.
Volkswagen will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the gear shift cover trim frame.
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