Volkswagen Group of America – Front Windshield Wipers May Not Activate/FMVSS 104

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.”

Affected models: Volkswagen Golf

Report Received Date	20221109
NHTSA ID	22V831000
Consequence Summary	Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action	Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.
Recall Code	91EN
Potentially Affected	5
Fire Risk When Parked	No
Do Not Drive	No
Recall Link	Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V831000)

What the owner should do?

You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.

If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.

More Volkswagen Group of America Recalls

Recalls in Europe: Car-Recalls.eu