Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V705000 Reported October 26, 2015

Loss of power brakes due to camshaft lobe fracture

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 91,867 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V705000
Manufacturer Campaign
23R1
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
91,867
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 26, 2015
Completion Rate
92.86

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Safety Consequence

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ecm) software. The recall began march 2016. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 23r1.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V705000 or campaign 23R1.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V705000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V705000?

NHTSA recall 15V705000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on October 26, 2015. It addresses: Loss of power brakes due to camshaft lobe fracture. The recall affects approximately 91,867 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V705000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23R1. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.