Volkswagen Passat, GTI +5 more: Service brakes — caliper

Affects Volkswagen Passat, GTI, Golf, Beetle Convertible, Atlas, Beetle, Golf Sportwagen · 2018 — about 10K vehicles.

The hazard

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational