Wheel bearing housing and rear wheel carrier that can break (Golf VII, 2015 and 2017 recalls)

Engine / equipment

VW Golf VII diesel (with other VW models)

Period mentioned

Recalls of June 2015 and November 2017

Symptoms

The ADAC does not describe earlier symptoms. In the worst case the part breaks suddenly and the car loses stability or wheel guidance.

Possible cause described

According to the ADAC, in June 2015 a faulty heat treatment of the wheel bearing housing could make it break suddenly (303 cars in Germany, with other models; half an hour to five hours if it has to be replaced). In November 2017 the rear wheel carrier turned out not strong enough and could break and lose wheel guidance; it is replaced in about five hours (1,038 cars in Germany, with other models). Both are free.

Check for the garage

Few cars are affected, but the risk is serious. Ask VW by VIN whether your car is included and whether it was done. If you notice a new bearing noise or the rear wheel moves, do not keep driving and take it to a garage.

Cost cited in the source

Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database