VIN Decoder Results

3VWCA7AUXFM520083

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Vehicle Model

Golf SportWagen

Vehicle Trim

1.8T, TDI

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

3VWCA7AU*FM

Manufacturer Name

VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV

Model Year

2015

Plant City

PUEBLA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

MEXICO

Body Class

Wagon

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

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

1968.00

Displacement (CI)

120.09472837843

Displacement (L)

1.9680000

Fuel Type - Primary

Diesel

Engine Brake (hp) From

150.00

Other Engine Info

Fuel: Diesel (50-St); Federal / California Emission Standard: BIN 5 / PULEV125; Emissions Certification Test Group: FVGAV02.0VAL

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)

VIN Breakdown

3VW World Manufacturer Identifier

CA7AU Vehicle Descriptor Section

X Check Digit

FM520083 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

31 MPG

Highway

40 MPG

Combined

35 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,400

CO2 Emissions

295.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Diesel

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2015 VOLKSWAGEN Golf SportWagen

Source

NHTSA Database

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2...

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 repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this

Campaign: 19V679000

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehi...

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024

Campaign: 24V110000

Owner Complaints (187)

Total Complaints

187

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the camshaft module and ..."

ODI #11700267

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"PTC auxiliary heater core connection point failure . It was reported that the wrong type of metal was used for the main electrical connection point for this part causing significant over heating further leading to melting and burning plastic. This th..."

ODI #11699778

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