VW Recalls 56,000 Golf Models Plagued By Software Issues

VW plans to recall 56,000 Golf units in order to fix software issues that affect the car’s infotainment system and reversing camera.

Included in the recall are Golf Mk8 models made until July of 2020, stated a company spokesman. He also added that the recall wasn’t mandatory but instead a “voluntary service measure.” You might remember that VW had to postpone the launch of the all-new Golf due to software problems last year.

Following this release, VW shares went down by 1.6%, marking this as the biggest percentage loser in Germany’s DAX index (stock index), reports Reuters.

Watch: All-New VW Golf R’s Drift Mode Seems Pretty Entertaining

Of course, things aren’t all bad for the Golf, especially after it recently became Europe’s (and Germany’s) best selling car for 2020. More than 312,000 units made their way into the hands of buyers, 134,000 of which in Germany alone – one in three Golfs sold last year was a hybrid.

“I would like to thank all of the customers who have given us their trust,” said VW CEO Ralph Brandstatter just last week. “But my gratitude also goes to our entire team that have done an excellent job during the difficult conditions of the coronavirus crisis.”

During the early months of 2020, the Golf had to suffer bombardments from multiple sides. On one end you had the COVID-19 pandemic slowing everything to a crawl, followed by the previously-mentioned software issues.

Meanwhile, U.S. buyers can expect the all-new 2022 Golf R to arrive later this year, with all of its 315 HP and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. It will hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds, before maxing out at 155 mph (250 km/h). Oh and, there’s a Drift Mode.