2022 Volkswagen Golf R Sunroof Recall (22V542)

Recall 22V542 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R in recall 22V542?

The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Golf R with recall 22V542?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the sun and moon roof assembly.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V542?

Recall 22V542 covers 2,238 vehicles: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R; 2022 Volkswagen GTI.

NHTSA lists 2,238 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Golf R sunroof recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the roof module switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60F6.

When was recall 22V542 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V542 to NHTSA on July 27, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 23, 2022.

This recall was filed 50 months ago. If your Golf R was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Golf R is part of recall 22V542?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V542 is open on your Golf R, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Golf R vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Golf R owners do about recall 22V542?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V542000 applies to your Golf R.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any sun and moon roof assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Golf R owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 22V542 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 38 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Volkswagen GTI: 28 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2022 Volkswagen Golf R: 10 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 22V542 make my Golf R a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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