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2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN — ENGINE

fire · 2103302 · 2025-06-24

Vehicle

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF SPORTWAGEN
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

Engine fire due to exhaust equipment malfunction, if it was not attended to or noticed quickly it could lead to loss of control of vehicle, causing injury or death to occupants or other motorists. This occurred after having a recall completed.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11668809
Machine
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