2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model Recall: Rear coil springs may prematurely fracture
NHTSA campaign 19V188000 · Suspension · filed Mar 6, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
The risk
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
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 | Golf | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Sportwagen | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2019 |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V188000 (manufacturer number 42J5). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.