2018 Volkswagen Golf R Recall: Fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the…
NHTSA campaign 18V864000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Dec 5, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf R | 2018 |
Related recalls
More Volkswagen Golf R recalls
- 2025 Audi A5 and 7 other models — Torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may…
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 3 other models — Rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after…
- 2023 Volkswagen Golf R and 1 other model — Strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted…
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf R — Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed…
- 2022 Audi A3 and 6 other models — Rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the…
Other campaigns involving Volkswagen vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V864000 (manufacturer number 20Bi). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.