Volkswagen Golf R 2018 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Volkswagen recalls 2018 Golf R vehicles with a fuel hose that may detach, causing leaks and fire risk. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Golf R vehicles because a fuel hose connection can detach, leading to fuel leaks and fire risk. This affects owners who need to have the connection secured by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225465-volkswagen-golf-r-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225465-volkswagen-golf-r-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V864000
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“Volkswagen Golf R 2018 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225465-volkswagen-golf-r-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V864000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V864000).
Why it’s dangerous
A fuel hose quick connector can detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay. This leak can cause a fire if it comes into contact with hot surfaces or sparks.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles are affected. Drivers who park vehicles in areas with high fire risk may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The recall began January 11, 2019, and applies to specific models with a detachable fuel hose connection.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get the recall repair.
Have Dealer Secure Connection
Dealers will fix the fuel line connection for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #18V864000 (May 12, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.