2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R Radiator Assembly Recall (22V707)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 8,038 vehicles · Reported September 21, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 8,038 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R; 2022-2023 Volkswagen GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose. A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V707 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V707000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 19Q8 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 21, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R; 2022-2023 Volkswagen GTI |
| Units affected | 8,038 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Cooling System > Radiator Assembly |
| Safety risk | A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R in recall 22V707?
The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Golf R with recall 22V707?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Golf R shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the radiator assembly, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V707?
Recall 22V707 covers 8,038 vehicles: 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R; 2022-2023 Volkswagen GTI.
NHTSA lists 8,038 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Volkswagen | Golf R |
| 2022-2023 | Volkswagen | GTI |
What is the fix for the Golf R radiator assembly recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q8.
When was recall 22V707 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V707 to NHTSA on September 21, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 18, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 21, 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V707000. |
| November 18, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 49 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 22V707?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V707 is open on your Golf R, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V707000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Golf R owners do about recall 22V707?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V707000 applies to your Golf R.
- Call a Volkswagen dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any radiator assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Golf R owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the engine.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the engine have been filed since recall 22V707 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 50 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the engine. 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, 2 about the engine
- 2022 Volkswagen Golf R: 10 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
- 2023 Volkswagen Golf R: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
- 2023 Volkswagen GTI: 6 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
While driving, the vehicle developed uneven acceleration and an audible metallic rattling/buzzing sound. Shortly after, the engine locked up, stalled, and jerked the car to a stop while in traffic. A Volkswagen dealership has confirmed the engine failed and locked up, at 26,127 miles, but could not yet identify the specific internal components which failed.
2022 Volkswagen GTI owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11761265, filed September 1, 2026
VW has implemented a so-called and unwanted safety feature called "Hill Assist" which locks the brakes on manual transmisson models when at a standstill which has many times nearly caused an accident.
2023 Volkswagen GTI owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11632262, filed December 24, 2024
Can recall 22V707 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.
Recall 22V707000 does not automatically make your Golf R a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V707
Is the 22V707000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed November 18, 2022.
How do I know if my Golf R is part of recall 22V707000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V707000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volkswagen. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.