Volkswagen Golf (2019) Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Golf models with rear coil springs that may fracture, risking loss of vehicle control and crash. Owners must have springs replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Golf models due to rear coil springs that can fracture while driving, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have the springs replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224484-volkswagen-golf-2019-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224484-volkswagen-golf-2019-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V188000
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“Volkswagen Golf (2019) Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224484-volkswagen-golf-2019-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V188000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V188000).
Why it’s dangerous
If a rear coil spring fractures while driving, it can damage a rear tire, leading to loss of vehicle control. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Golf models are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if a rear coil spring fractures during normal driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Volkswagen Golf models. The recall covers vehicles with rear coil springs that may prematurely fracture.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free rear axle coil spring replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 52 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V188000 (June 3, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.