VIN Decoder Results

3VW817AU0FM088240

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Vehicle Model

Golf

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

3VW817AU*FM

Manufacturer Name

VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV

Model Year

2015

Plant City

PUEBLA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

MEXICO

Body Class

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Transmission Style

Manual/Standard

Transmission Speeds

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

1796.00

Displacement (CI)

109.59864439413

Displacement (L)

1.7960000

Engine Model

1.8T

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

170.00

Other Engine Info

Fuel: Gas (50-St); Federal / California Emission Standard: BIN 3 / PZEV; Emissions Certification Test Group: FVGAV02.0APA

Engine Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Restraint System: Active - Driver/Passenger; Advanced Front Air Bags

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Indirect

VIN Breakdown

3VW World Manufacturer Identifier

817AU Vehicle Descriptor Section

0 Check Digit

FM088240 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

31 MPG

Highway

41 MPG

Combined

35 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,400

CO2 Emissions

292.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Diesel

Safety Recalls (12 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2015 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

Source

NHTSA Database

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, the...

Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800

Campaign: 18V464000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Consequence: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-52

Campaign: 18V904000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period ma...

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.

Campaign: 18V329000

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Owner Complaints (128)

Total Complaints

128

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

SUSPENSION

"The right rear coil spring on my 2015 Volkswagen Golf fractured suddenly while the vehicle was completely stationary in a parking lot. There was no collision, pothole impact, curb strike, road hazard, or other external event that could reasonably exp..."

ODI #11739492

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb while driving, but he was able to regain control. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Recently, while reversing out of a parking spot and pl..."

ODI #11708381 | Crash reported

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