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Shifting into reverse it can take too long before the the rear-view camera feed shows up on the screen. I have had this behavior on my ‘22 S. Affects many models. ——— Rearview Camera Noncompliance VW Action Code 91EK NHTSA Recall Number 22V823 Start date 11-10-2022 Description On the...

IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE PLEASE EMAIL YOUR STORY IN FULL DETAIL TO [email protected] I will be keeping records of everyone in hopes to see some outcomes. Issue: Strong odour of gasoline in the vehicle. Power loss/surge while driving. Was not able to add fuel to tank. Upon...

Hi guys, I got notified by VW they need to perform a recall on my GTI mk 7.5 in which they will install a new control unit. However I'm affraid they will mess with my Unitronic stage 1 flash and I'm wondering if I should skip this recall. Anyone has experience to share on this recall? Thank...

Just purchased a 2018 Passat R-line 2.0T about 3 weeks ago. Has 70K I have noticed a slight sporadic shake while idling or in park. So minor its hard to notice. And I've only noticed it twice in three weeks. Both times after sitting all night. Once it's warmed up. I've only put < 200 miles on it...

Was heading to fill up my 17 1.4 and when I went to start my car that had around 80 miles to E, I got a check engine light and ecu light at the same time and was getting some weird rpm changes and hard to drive. Ran my code reader and got a p053f & p0087. My car is going to the dealer this...

Hi guys, I've got a 2013 VW Jetta hybrid that has been having an issue with moving in general. The vehicle turns on but whenever I attempt to either drive forward or in reverse, it will just rev with no movement at all. I looked into previous recalls and found that it has had two recalls before...

November 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V724000 Front Seat Belt Webbing May Tear in a Crash A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V724000 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc...

We sincerely hope that 2013-2018 Audi A8 and S8 owners heed this recall because we really don’t want our glib headline to age like milk. But there is the potential for that since Audi is recalling nearly 14,000 models due to a rare risk of fire. The problem stems from seals around the engine...

Earlier this year, media outlets,  put out a warning  about Harbor Freight jack stands that could collapse under the weight of vehicles they’re designed to suspend with ease. The company issued an urgent recall (see above) for two popular models, claiming that owners could exchange the stands at...

Lamborghini is issuing a recall on its Lamborghini Aventador SVJ after it was discovered that passengers could get stuck inside. Lamborghini is blaming the problem on the new guy. No, for real. In NHTSA’s description of the defect, they cite a “non-properly trained new operator” who was...

On Friday, Volkswagen Group announced the recall of 679,000 U.S. vehicles that could roll away due to an electrical problem. Apparently, silicate buildup can accumulate on the shift lever micro switch and trick the car into thinking the vehicle is in park. As a result, some customers might be...

[Update: Volkswagen's charging network is back up to full operation after the high power charging cables were cleared for use by Huber+Sushner. The manufacturer says it has tested them extensively and found them safe for use as of Jan 29, 2019.] Volkswagen’s Electrify America is partially...

Volkswagen Group is looking at recalling up to 124,000 EVs and hybrids wearing VW, Audi, and Porsche nameplates. It's not because of the cars, it's because of their chargers. It turns out that the charger supplied for the vehicles could contain cadmium. Cadmium is a heavy metal. One that is...

Sure you might say that if you had a supercar you’d drive the wheels off of it. That’s just an expression, though, right? Well, if you’re driving a 2015 or 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV, those wheels might come off a little more easily than you’d expect. The National Highway Traffic Safety...

There’s a lot of information out there about the VW Atlas, but one piece of information that’s been difficult to get a hold of is the width of child seat it can handle. That’s leading to a recall of 54,537 Atlases. According to the recall, owner’s manuals didn’t provide a maximum width...

Owners often compare their cars to people giving them names and accusing them of expressing emotions, but Lamborghini, as it often does, has taken it to the next level. That’s because the Lamborghini Centenario has been caught doing the most human thing imaginable: lying about its weight. And...

The $3 million Bugatti Chiron has been recalled for an issue related to the seat brackets.  According to the Volkswagen Group brand, certain examples of the near-1,500 horsepower hypercar may have faulty seat recliner bracket welds. If a faulty weld is found, Bugatti technicians will replace...

A flaw in the computer that controls the fuel pump in 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passats and 2009-2016 CCs is leading to the recall of 280,000 vehicles in America. http://www.vwvortex.com/news/fuel-pump-problems-lead-recall-280000-vws/

A flaw in the computer that controls the fuel pump in 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passats and 2009-2016 CCs is leading to the recall of 280,000 vehicles in America. The recall covers four-cylinder gas-powered cars that can stall due to a fault that stops the flow of gasoline to the engine. The...

Takata, the parts supplier that furnished automakers with millions of extremely dangerous airbag inflators, was forced to issue another recall last week. Considering the hundreds of millions of units already recalled by the company, another 2.7 million is a drop in the bucket. But there’s a...