2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI Recall: Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers…
NHTSA campaign 22V163000 · Engine · filed Mar 16, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
The risk
A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing 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
Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf R | 2022 |
| Volkswagen | GTI | 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V163000 (manufacturer number 10H5). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.