Volkswagen recalls Golf R, Atlas, Golf Alltrack, E-Golf and Passat vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 23 model year 2018 Volkswagen Golf R & Atlas, model year 2017 Golf Alltrack & E-Golf and model year 2016-2018 Passat vehicles.

The internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale.

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to occupants.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles.

The recall is expected to begin November 13, 2020.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at (800) 893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.