2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015–2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model Recall: In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum…
NHTSA campaign 15V705000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Oct 26, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
The risk
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2015, 2016 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2015, 2016 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2015, 2016 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2015, 2016 |
Related recalls
More Volkswagen Beetle recalls
- 2017–2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 2 other models — Driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to…
- 2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 1 other model — Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to…
- 2012–2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 1 other model — Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to…
- 2008–2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 6 other models — Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal…
- 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 5 other models — A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch…
Other campaigns involving Volkswagen vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V705000 (manufacturer number 23R1). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.