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    Vehicles••Updated Jan 3, 2026•VOLKSWAGEN•Official source

    Vehicle recall in Canada: non-compliant modifications, check your VIN

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    In plain language

    This recall affects certain 2012 Volkswagen EOS, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, and 2013 Volkswagen Golf vehicles in Canada. Modifications made before sale may have made the vehicles non-compliant with regulations. Volkswagen will repurchase the affected vehicles.

    What to do

    • Check your VIN using the official notice.
    • Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair.

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    Affected products

    Specific affected products are listed in the official notice.

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    This recall applies to specific products. Details are listed in the official notice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was this product recalled?

    This recall affects certain 2012 Volkswagen EOS, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, and 2013 Volkswagen Golf vehicles in Canada. Modifications made before sale may have made the vehicles non-compliant with regulations. Volkswagen will repurchase the affected vehicles.

    What should consumers do?

    Check your VIN using the official notice. Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair.

    Where was the product sold?

    This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.

    Is there a health risk?

    A potential safety risk has been identified with this product. Stop using it immediately and follow the instructions in the official recall notice.

    When was this product recalled?

    This product was recalled on June 15, 2018.

    Is the VOLKSWAGEN brand affected by this recall?

    Yes, VOLKSWAGEN products are affected by this recall. This recall affects certain 2012 Volkswagen EOS, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, and 2013 Volkswagen Golf vehicles in Canada. Modifications made before sale may have made the vehicles non-compliant with regulations. Volkswagen will repurchase the affected vehicles.