Does my Volkswagen have a recall?

Does my Volkswagen have a recall?

Check Your Vehicle Enter your 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to check if any recall/service campaign applies to your Volkswagen. Please consult your Owner’s Manual for information on locating your vehicle’s VIN, or contact Volkswagen Customer CARE for assistance.

What year Volkswagens are affected?

These settlements resolve allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by the sale of approximately 590,000 model year 2009 to 2016 diesel motor vehicles equipped with “defeat devices” in the form of computer software designed to cheat on federal emissions tests.

Why did Volkswagen get in trouble?

On January 4, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice first sued Volkswagen on behalf of the EPA. Volkswagen will now pay $14.7 billion to settle with three federal agencies suing the automaker for its excessive diesel emissions, the highest ever paid by a company for violations under the Clean Air Act.

How do you check if your Volkswagen is affected?

Check if your car is affected The VIN can be found on the front of your service book or at the bottom of the windscreen on the left hand side.

Does VW emissions fix affect performance?

More than half of VW, Audi and Skoda owners who had their cars “fixed” following the “diesel-gate” emissions scandal have subsequently suffered poor performance and worse fuel consumption, according to a legal firm behind a class action against VW.

What is the VW emissions fix?

What do the fixes involve? The emissions scandal has revolved around Volkswagen’s widely-used EA189 diesel engine. For 1.6-litre versions of this engine, Volkswagen engineers will fit a new mesh around one of the engine’s sensors, changing air flow and helping to regulate emissions.

How long does a VW engine last?

Volkswagen engines typically last around 100k miles as long as it is serviced and taken good care of. VW cars you buy today usually last longer than VWs that are just ten years old.