3Affected configurations shown84,262Potential units affected21.3%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
2018-2
0.0%
2018-3
0.0%
2018-4
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 17V309000
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.