2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2023 Volkswagen GTI Recall: Strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the…
NHTSA campaign 23V437000 · Suspension · filed Jun 21, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.
The risk
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, 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
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf R | 2023 |
| Volkswagen | GTI | 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V437000 (manufacturer number 40T3). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.